Archives for: January 27th, 2013

Can’t Clear Your Entire Record? Then Clear Part of it!

January 27, 2013
Criminal Records | Expungement

Do you have cases in your criminal record that resulted in dismissals or acquittals? If so, you may be eligible for a partial sealing of your record even if you have other convictions in your background.

A Partial Sealing conceals of a portion of your criminal record for cases that did not result in a conviction.  For example, a record with 3 felony arrests can be sealed if those cases Read More

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A DUI Cannot be Expunged Unless…

January 21, 2013
DUI | Expungement

Many people who are charged with a DUI simply want to get rid of the case as fast as possible.  The idea of going back and forth to court fighting the case can be torturous.  This often convinces people to plead guilty and cut a deal for supervision which is not considered a criminal conviction under the law.  Illinois law does not allow for the clearing of a DUI even Read More

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Domestic Battery – Life Long Consequences

January 13, 2013
Expungement

If you are charged with domestic battery in Chicago or Cook County, a finding of guilty or a plea of guilty can have lifelong consequences.  Illinois law considers domestic violence particularly offensive and therefore does not allow a conviction of domestic battery to be expunged or sealed.

Many people are falsely accused of domestic battery by a partner to gain leverage in a divorce, custody dispute, or to gain sole Read More

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Don’t Keep The Past In the Past This Year – Xpunge Your Past, Xpand Your Future

January 5, 2013
Expungement

Typically, keeping the past in the past is a wise decision.  However, there are exceptions. If you have prior arrests or even convictions on your criminal record, it doesn’t have to remain there.

XpungeChicago is a division of the Law Offices of M. Fakhoury that concentrates on expungements and sealings of criminal records.  Even if your record is not eligible for an expungement or sealing, you may nevertheless clear your Read More

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