How do I get my child's juvenile record sealed?

The Texas Family Code, Sections 58.253 and 58.256 provide an avenue under certain circumstances for the sealing of a child's juvenile record. A narrative of this procedure and related guidelines is available.  

Helpful resources to assist with sealing juvenile records:

  • Tarrant County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services - 817-336-4101
  • Tarrant County Law Library - 817-884-1482
  • Legal Aid of Northwest Texas - 1-800-955-3959

Attorneys on the indigent defense appointment list authorized to receive juvenile appointments may be found on this website under Attorney Listing.