Archives for: February 23rd, 2022

Can You Get Pending Cases Off Your Record?

February 23, 2022
Background Checks

If you’re like many people with pending cases, you’re worried about whether they’ll show up on background checks. For example, if you’re trying to get a job and you have pending charges, you may have a tough time getting hired. The same is true if a landlord conducts a background check. So can you get pending cases off your record? This guide explains.

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Can You Expunge Criminal Charges in Illinois?

February 16, 2022
Arrests | Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

If you’re like many people in Illinois, you have criminal charges on your record – but can you expunge criminal charges in Illinois? What if you were found not guilty, and what if you were convicted of a crime? This guide explains. 

Can You Expunge Criminal Charges in Illinois?

You can expunge criminal charges in Illinois – but only if you were not convicted of the crime. That means you Read More

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What if You Have Criminal Records in More Than One County in Illinois?

February 9, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people, you have a criminal history – and your history may include arrests, dropped charges, findings of not guilty or even convictions. In many cases, people are able to clear their criminal records through expungement or sealing. But what if you have criminal records in more than one county in Illinois? This guide explains. 

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Expungement and Immigration

February 2, 2022
Immigration

If you get your criminal record expunged, will it affect your immigration case? This guide explains the link between expungement and immigration so you know what you’re facing if you’re not a natural born or naturalized U.S. citizen.

Expungement and Immigration

United States immigration law requires you to disclose any arrests you’ve ever had when you apply for immigration benefits. That includes any arrests you had when you were a Read More

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