If you're like many people, you've heard the common myth that felonies fall off your criminal record after seven years. It’s not true, which this guide explains. Do Felonies Go Away After 7 Years in Illinois? Through to a popular myth that has been circulating for decades, felonies don't disappear off your criminal record after [...]

If you have a felony on your criminal record, you probably don't want it following you around for the rest of your life - but is it possible to clear it in Illinois? This guide explains. Can You Remove a Felony From Your Record in Illinois? In some cases, it's possible to remove a felony [...]

In the state of Illinois, there are some crimes that must remain on your criminal record forever. But what about violent crimes? Can they be sealed? This guide explains. Can Violent Crimes Be Sealed in Illinois? Many violent crimes must remain on your criminal record forever, which means they will turn up in background checks. [...]

Is it possible for a felon with a sealed criminal record to own a gun in the state of Illinois? This guide explains. Can a Felon With a Sealed Record Own a Gun? In the state of Illinois, anyone who has been convicted of a felony is not allowed to own a firearm. That means [...]

In the state of Illinois, some felony crimes are considered “forcible felonies.” These crimes, like most other convictions, cannot be expunged from your criminal record. Many of them cannot be sealed, either. This guide explains. What is a Forcible Felony in Illinois? Forcible felonies are crimes that typically involve violence, or that result in great [...]

If you’ve ever been convicted of drunk driving – or, for that matter, if you’ve ever been arrested for drunk driving (even if you weren’t convicted) – it’ll show up on your criminal record. That means it’ll also show up on a background check. Here’s what you need to know. Will a Drunk Driving Conviction [...]

If you’re like many people with felony criminal histories, you’re looking for a fresh start – you’re sick of your criminal record hanging over your head. Fortunately, Illinois law allows you to seal some Class 4 felonies. Although sealing is different from expungement, it has almost the same effect: Your criminal record will no longer [...]

If you're like many people, you've considered having your criminal record expunged - but what is expungement, and could it be the right choice for you? Check out this Illinois expungement FAQ to learn more, and if you don't see the answers to your questions here, call us at 847-920-4540 for a free case review [...]

Not all crimes qualify for expungement in Illinois – in fact, there are some things that have to stay on your criminal record forever. However, in some cases, offenses that don’t qualify for expungement still qualify for sealing. But what crimes can be expunged in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know. What Crimes Can [...]

If you're like many people, you've been thinking a lot about self-defense lately - but can you own a gun if you expunge your record in Illinois? Here's what you need to know. Can You Own a Gun if You Expunge Your Record in Illinois? Criminal record expungement essentially erases your record. It literally disappears, [...]

Can you expunge a sexual assault conviction in Illinois? If you’re like many people who have been convicted of sexual assault, you’re wondering whether you can clear it from your criminal record. Having a criminal record can be extremely difficult – you might have a hard time finding a place to live, getting a job, [...]

Serious young man working on laptop at home. Focused entrepreneur working on computer sitting at table. Thoughtful worried guy reading important articles and working on computer. If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you want to know whether it’s going to follow you around forever. In some cases, a criminal record [...]

If you’re like many people with a criminal past, you want to know about felony expungement in Chicago and the rest of Illinois. Here’s the scoop.Felony Expungement in IllinoisThe state of Illinois will expunge some criminal records under some conditions. If your record is expunged, the public won’t be able to see it – it’s [...]

If you’re like many people in Chicago who have a criminal record, or if you know someone who does, you’re wondering, “Do felonies ever go away?”The bad news is that they don’t go away on their own – but you may be able to work with a Chicago expungement lawyer to clear them.How to Make [...]

If you have a felony on your record that’s holding you back, there’s great news: Illinois has expanded the Criminal Identification Act to allow more people than ever to get fresh starts. What is HB 2373, and How Does It Affect You? Gov. Bruce Rauner signed important legislation last week that opens up more possibilities [...]

If you are like many people have been convicted of a Class 3 or Class 4 felony, you may be wondering whether you qualify to have your criminal records sealed from public view.The good news is that certain Class 3 and Class 4 felonies are eligible for criminal record sealing. However, every case is different [...]

Criminal record expungement is a way for you to start fresh, with a clean slate – no more having to tell potential employers, landlords, or anyone else that you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime. Many people choose to work with a Skokie expungement attorney so they can enjoy having a spotless criminal record. But [...]

BLOOMINGTON - A new state law that makes it easier for low-level felony offenders to have their records sealed could stem the potential problems many people face after acquiring a criminal record.As of Wednesday, people convicted of certain Class 3 and Class 4 felonies can file a petition with their circuit clerk’s office asking a [...]