San Antonio Juvenile Crimes Attorney

Sealing Your Juvenile Criminal Record

One of the best things you can do for your child’s future is to have his or her record sealed as soon as possible. A conviction on your child’s record can affect his/her future employment and education.  Having his/her record sealed will ensure that no employers or schools will have access to your child’s records. 

The benefits of sealing your child’s record are as follows:

• When your child’s records are sealed, the records of arrest, detention, prosecution and conviction are physically sealed off
• Your child is then authorized by law to say that he or she has never been convicted
• Your child can start adulthood with a clean slate
• Your child can prevent losing a good job because of a prior juvenile matter
• Your child can prevent not being admitted to a college due to a prior juvenile record

In order to be eligible for most misdemeanor cases, two years must have passed since your child was last arrested or discharged from probation.  For felony cases, you may have to wait until your child is 21 years old.  In some cases, the law allows for the sealing of records before either of the above time limits.   If your child has reoffended, he or she may lose the ability to seal his or her record.   San Antonio juvenile crimes attorney Tylden Shaeffer can determine whether your child is eligible to have his/her record sealed and can take the steps required by the courts. Our staff can file all the legal paperwork, prepare you for court so you can put your best foot forward, and represent you before the juvenile judge. 

Central Texas Juvenile Crimes Attorney

Give your child a fresh start. Contact juvenile defense Attorney Tylden Shaeffer today to get started on sealing your child’s juvenile record.

Need to seal your juvenile’s record? Contact San Antonio juvenile crimes lawyer Tylden Shaeffer today!