Dallas County Public Defender's Office

📣Clear Your Record – Reclaim Your Future! 📣

The 9th Annual Dallas County Expunction Expo is happening July 8–9, 2025!

This is your opportunity to apply for a free expunction and remove eligible criminal records.

🗓️ Applications Open:
📍 July 8 at 8:00 AM
🕔 Deadline: July 9 at 5:00 PM

💻 Apply Online: www.dallascounty.org/expunction
📞 Call for help: 214-875-4999 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM)

🏢 Need computer access or in-person help?

Visit one of our community locations:

➡️ Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church – Admin Office
📅 July 8–9 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 7550 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas, TX 75232

➡️ Friendship-West Baptist Church
📅 July 8 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 July 9 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas, TX 75232
🚗 Enter through Gate 1 and park by the Black Lives Matter sign.

📄 Have this info ready: date of birth, SSN, arrest date, case number, etc.

✅ Take the first step toward a new beginning. You deserve a second chance!

📢Conozca sus derechos!

❓Preguntas de su caso?
Por favor, comuniquese con su Defensor Publico actual o anterior o llame a nuestra oficina principal al 214-653-3550.

📢Know your rights!

❓Questions about your case?
Please contact your current or former Public Defender or call our main office at 214-653-3550.

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Join us on The Deep Dive Podcast as Eric Cedillo, founder of the Law Offices of Eric Cedillo, PC, shares his incredible journey growing up as a Latino in America. He talks about how his personal experiences inspire him to encourage Latinos to vote and how we can all feel empowered by the achievements of other minority groups.

This episode is all about the strength of unity and the power we have when we engage in the democratic process! Don’t miss it! 💪🏽🗳️
🎧 Listen now: https://rss.com/podcasts/dcpddeepdiveequalsjustice/1663256/

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We're Hiring!

If you are interested in the following positions, please apply on the Dallas County website.

Today’s the day! Our new season kicks off with a powerful episode on a topic that couldn’t be more relevant: Lawful Protesting.

In this must-listen episode, Chief Blocker sits down with Chief Zack Masri from the Dallas County Marshal’s Office to break down what it means to protest lawfully in the U.S. and Texas. From peaceful protesting strategies to what you need to know if you’re detained or arrested—we’re covering it all. 🌍

Tune in now and get informed on how to exercise your rights while staying safe. This is just the beginning—new episodes will continue to drop every third Tuesday of the month, bringing you the conversations that matter most.

🔥 Don’t miss out on today’s crucial discussion! Listen now and join the conversation.

Understanding Your Right to Protest: Season Premiere of The Deep Dive Podcast

The right to protest is a fundamental freedom, protected by both the U.S. and Texas constitutions. In the past year, we've seen cities across the nation come alive with demonstrations on key issues like climate change and global conflicts. 🌍

In our highly anticipated season premiere, we're diving into this critical topic with an insightful Q&A session featuring Chief Blocker and Chief Zack Masri of the Dallas County Marshal’s Office. Together, they’ll unpack what it means to protest lawfully—covering everything from peaceful protesting tactics to understanding your rights if you’re detained or arrested.

🗓️ Mark your calendars: The first episode of our new season drops on August 20th at 6am! We’ll continue to explore vital topics with new episodes releasing every third Tuesday of the month.

This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Join us as we explore the importance of peaceful protest and what it means for our society.