Can Expunction Stop Mugshots From Appearing Online?

April 1, 2026

Can Expunction Stop Mugshots From Appearing Online?

The Mugshot Extortion Industry

Dozens of websites exist simply to scrape booking photos from county jails and post them online, ranking highly on Google when someone searches your name. They then demand exorbitant 'takedown fees' to remove the image.

An Expunction Order legally requires the arresting agency to destroy the booking photo. Furthermore, Texas law prohibits these commercial mugshot sites from publishing a photo if the individual has received an expunction or nondisclosure. An expunction gives you the legal teeth needed to force these sites to remove your picture immediately.

Navigating the Texas legal system can be complex. At Expungement.Legal, we handle the entire process from start to finish. Our team of attorneys knows exactly how to ensure your record is thoroughly wiped from government and private databases alike.