Archives for: November 25th, 2012

Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: It’s Public

November 25, 2012
Records Sealing

Many people are under the mistaken belief that your criminal record gets automatically cleared if your arrest didn’t result in a conviction.  The truth of the matter is that the arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you expunge or seal it.

A case will remain a matter of public record whether it was dismissed, you received supervision, or a conviction resulted.  Why leave your arrest out there for the Read More

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Stand a Fighting Chance

November 18, 2012
Expungement | Records Sealing

Trying to clear up your record?  You filed the Expungement paperwork on your own, paid the court filing fee, and received confirmation? You’re in the clear right???  WRONG!

The prosecutor has a right to objection to your Expungement.  The basis for the objection can vary and a hearing is required once an objection is made.  If you go to the hearing alone, unrepresented by an attorney, you are held to Read More

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How Long Will It Take To Clear My Record?

November 10, 2012
Expungement

Many clients wonder how long the entire record clearing process will take. The simple answer is that it depends.

Every county and court district have different procedures and requirements when an expungement or sealing is filed.  Some districts within the same county, such as Cook County, take much longer than other districts to clear your record. In addition, the county prosecutor often objects to petitions to expunge/seal criminal records.  An Read More

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Can’t Expunge or Seal? You Still Have Options

November 3, 2012
Expungement | Records Sealing

Many people are in the unfortunate situation of not being able to clear their criminal record because they simply are not eligible to do so.  Illinois law allows for an expungement or sealings in limited cases.  For instances, most felonies and even misdemeanor convictions cannot be expunged.  However, there are other options.

Executive Clemency or a Pardon can eventually clear your criminal record and has the same effect as an Read More

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