You need an attorney who’s familiar with the courts, judges and processes involved in your case. Each county in Illinois has its own procedures, which means your lawyer has to understand what they are in order to serve you effectively.
You need someone with an office that’s easy to get to so you can have a face-to-face conversation if you need to, and someone who has easy access to the courts and records departments involved in your case.
XpungeChicago has offices in each area we serve. When you need us, we’re here for you.
Clearing your criminal record through sealing gives you a fresh start – it means that most people will never be able to see your history through a regular background check. However, there are seven criminal offenses you can never seal in Illinois; they must stay on your criminal record forever unless you receive a pardon from the governor or they’re vacated or reversed.
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard the popular myth that your criminal record clears after seven years.
But it’s just that: A myth.
Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years?
When you have a criminal record, it lasts forever unless you take action and work through official channels to clear it. There’s no seven-year “dropoff” period in which a criminal record is erased.
Legal Tip of the Day: DUI and Driver’s License Suspension in Illinois
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My name is Matt Fakhoury with XpungeChicago.com, and here’s your Legal Tip of the Day from XpungeChicago.
Now, today’s legal tip of the day is regarding your DUI arrest and specifically, how long your license will be suspended once you’re arrested for DUI. Now, in most instances, if you are arrested for a DUI, your license will
