Archives for: June 28th, 2013

House Bill 3061 – The New Sealing Law

On June 19, 2013 House Bill 3061 was sent to Governor Pat Quinn to sing into law. HB 3061, if signed by Gov. Quinn, will allow the sealing of criminal records for non-violent class 4, 3, and 2 Felonies enumerated under the new law.

Prior to HB 3061, the previous Sealing statue only allowed the sealing of two types of felonies. 1. Class 4 Felony drug possession and2. Class 4 Read More

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Mistakes of the Past

All too often, people are affected by arrests of their past.  Perhaps you made a mistake in your youth, or were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.   Nevertheless, a mistake of the past should not affect your future — herein lies the important of an expungement or sealing.

My clients are often unaware that arrests that resulted in a dismissal, supervision, or acquittal remain on record and Read More

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