Expungement Lawyer in Waco
A Former Police Officer Who Knows How Records Follow People
An arrest stays on your record whether charges were filed or not. That record can surface on background checks for jobs, housing, and professional licenses, following you long after the case closed. Texas law gives eligible individuals two paths forward: expunction (expungement), which destroys the record entirely, and an order of nondisclosure, which seals it from public view. We can help you determine which remedy fits your situation.
At Law Office of Kyle C. King, attorney Kyle King brings something unusual to expungement cases. Before attending law school, he worked as a police officer and watched firsthand how arrest records follow people through the system. He now applies that knowledge to help clients in Waco and throughout McLennan County seek to clear those records.
Find out whether your record qualifies. Call us at (254) 332-1414 to schedule your free consultation.
Why Kyle King’s Background Matters for Your Expunction
Most defense attorneys understand records from the courthouse side. Kyle understands them from both sides. He knows how law enforcement documents an arrest, how those records are stored and accessed, and what employers and landlords actually see when they run a background check. That perspective shapes how he reviews a client’s file and builds a petition.
Clients work directly with Kyle throughout the process. There’s no handoff to junior staff once you’re retained. Since founding this firm in 2010, Kyle has focused exclusively on criminal defense, handling cases from DWI to violent crimes and post-arrest record relief in courts across McLennan, Falls, Hill, and Bosque counties. Spanish-language services are available.
One detail worth knowing before you reach a plea deal: some agreements include language waiving your right to seek expunction later. An attorney who catches that clause before you sign can help protect your eligibility. We review this as part of the cases we handle.
Talk to Us Before Assuming You Don’t Qualify
Eligibility for expunction or nondisclosure depends on the offense, how your case was resolved, and how much time has passed. Many people assume their record can’t be cleared and never find out otherwise. A free consultation gives us the chance to look at your specific record and tell you honestly what options may exist. We serve clients in Waco, across McLennan County, and in the surrounding Central Texas counties. Call (254) 332-1414 or reach out online to get started.
How the Expunction Process Works in McLennan County
Every case starts with an eligibility review. We look at the underlying charge, how it was resolved, any waiting periods that apply, and whether anything in your history could affect eligibility. That review is part of your free initial consultation.
If expunction applies, the petition is filed in civil district court in the county where the arrest occurred. For Waco-area cases, that means filing with the McLennan County District Clerk’s Office. Because Kyle spent time reviewing arrest documentation as a police officer, he reads those records the way the agencies holding them do, which informs how the petition is structured.
After filing, the court sets a hearing date. Relevant agencies, including the district attorney’s office, law enforcement, and the Texas Department of Public Safety, are notified and may appear. If the court grants the order, the District Clerk notifies all listed agencies, which are then required to return or destroy their records of the arrest. Private data companies may also be required to destroy records under the order, though they aren’t required to file records with the Clerk.
The full timeline from petition filing to completed record destruction can span several months, depending on court caseload and the number of agencies holding records. Nondisclosure petitions follow a similar path, filed in the court that handled the original criminal case. We walk clients through each step and keep them informed as the case moves forward.
