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Advice from an experienced criminal attorney in Dallas

When individuals perform criminal background checks on either themselves or other people, certain types of information show up on the report. But exactly what kind of information is found on such a document? The following are a few common examples:

• Your full name (including maiden name or aliases), age, race, gender, and date of birth
• Your driver’s license number
• The addresses and phone numbers of any known friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues
• Arrests and warrants
• Convictions for felonies and misdemeanors.
• Your previous addresses and phone numbers for the past twenty years
• Federal and civil judgments against you
• Body marks that can be used to identify you, such as scars or tattoos
• Federal and state tax liens
• Bankruptcies that you declared
• Property that you own
• Marriages and divorces that you underwent

The above list is by no means exhaustive and it is entirely possible for other kinds of information to appear on your criminal background check. Keep in mind that various agencies or individuals running a search on you may be looking into different aspects of your background, so only a portion of the total information on your record may be viewed by such parties at any given time.

If you have a criminal record, it is a good idea to perform, or have your criminal attorneys in Dallas perform, a background check on yourself every so often.  This helps you catch mistakes that may still be contained within the record, ones that can hurt your chances of getting a particular job, housing type, or entrance into an institution of higher education.

A Dallas criminal defense law firm to expunge your record

Evidence of criminal convictions does not simply vanish on its own after a certain period of time. Expungement is a process by which certain aspects of your record may be rendered invisible to the public. Not all types of crimes are eligible for expungement, but you owe it to yourself to determine if this is a viable option for you.

The right criminal defense law firm in Dallas can help expunge your record. If you think that a criminal conviction may negatively affect your future, employ the help and services of such a firm as soon as possible.

You need a Dallas criminal attorney on your side

To discuss your case with Dallas criminal attorneys from Modjarrad & Abusaad Law Firm, call 972-789-1664 or contact us online. We serve clients in Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, and Denton counties.

MODJARRAD & ABUSAAD
100 North Central Expressway, Suite 1000
Richardson, Texas 75080
(972) 789-1664