Archives for: May 27th, 2013

XpungeChicago – Serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties:

May 27, 2013
Expungement | Records Sealing

Clients often ask if we can assist them in clearing their records from out of county courts such as DuPage or Lake.  The answer is YES!

Unfortunately, to clear every arrest on your record, a separate expungement needs to be filed in each county in which the arrest originated. For example, if you have an arrest in Chicago and also an arrest in Roselle, a petition to expunge would be Read More

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Juvenile Expungements: A Tragic Story

May 12, 2013
Expungement | Juvenile Crimes

My clients are often surprised at the long-term consequences of their juvenile arrests.  Unfortunately, it is often difficult for an adult to avoid the repercussions of mistakes made as a youth — this is the importance of expunging your juvenile record.

Recently, a client walked into my office in utter despair.  She went to school to become a pharmacy technician.  By the time she was 21, she completed her technician Read More

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The Importance of Expunging Your Juvenile Record

May 1, 2013
Criminal Records | Expungement | Juvenile Crimes

Were you arrested as a juvenile?  If so, did you know that your juvenile record can be used against you, even after you reach adulthood?  Whenever a juvenile is arrested, records are kept by both Illinois courts and law enforcement agencies.

It is a widely held misconception that a juvenile record is automatically expunged once an individual turns 18.  Sadly, however, this is incorrect.  You must petition the court to Read More

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