Archives for: January 25th, 2023

The Easiest Way to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Chicago: Let a Lawyer Do the Heavy Lifting

January 25, 2023
Expungement

Expungement is the process of removing a criminal record from public view. In Chicago, the law allows individuals to expunge certain types of offenses from their record if they meet certain criteria.

The Easiest Way to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Chicago: Let a Lawyer Do the Heavy Lifting

If you are looking to expunge your criminal record in Chicago, the best option is to hire a lawyer. An experienced Read More

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What’s the Basic Idea Behind Expungement in Illinois, and What Laws Govern It?

January 18, 2023
Expungement

The basic idea behind expungement in Illinois is to give people with a criminal record a fresh start. This process, also known as record clearing or expungement, involves having your criminal records sealed. When your records are sealed, the court order restricts public access and prevents employers, landlords, and other third parties from seeing them.

In Illinois, expungement of criminal records is regulated by the Criminal Identification Act (20 Read More

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What Kind of Information Turns Up on a Criminal Background Check?

January 11, 2023
Background Checks

A background check is a way to search someone’s personal background information. It can include things like criminal records, addresses, education and more. Depending on who’s doing the checking, the type of information varies greatly. This guide explains what comes up on criminal background checks – and what you can do if you have a criminal record you don’t want anyone to see.

Individual Background Checks

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How Can You Overcome Negative Information in a Pre-Employment Background Check?

January 5, 2023
Background Checks

If you’re like many people, you’ve applied for a job that requested your Social Security number and other personal information that enabled the prospective employer to run a background check on you. Generally, employers must get your written permission to conduct a background check. But what if you really want a job and know that you have negative information on your criminal history? Is there anything you can do? This Read More

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