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Can You Expunge DUIs in the State of Illinois?

2024-09-06T13:22:03-05:00September 25, 2024|Categories: DUI, Expungement, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Driving under the influence is a serious offense in Illinois, and you cannot expunge or seal it from your criminal record. However, you can expunge or seal many other types [...]

Can You Expunge Reckless Driving From Your Illinois Criminal Record?

2024-09-06T13:22:03-05:00September 18, 2024|Categories: Convictions, Expungement|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Reckless driving is a serious offense in Illinois, and expunging it from your criminal record is typically not allowed. Reckless driving involves operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard [...]

Can You Expunge Lawsuits From Your Record in Illinois?

2024-09-06T13:22:03-05:00September 11, 2024|Categories: Expungement, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , |

If you're wondering whether you can expunge lawsuits from your record in Illinois, the answer is no. Civil suits are not eligible for expungement or sealing. However, you can take [...]

How Long Do Crimes Stay On Your Record in Illinois?

2024-09-06T13:22:03-05:00September 4, 2024|Categories: Criminal Records, Expungement, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , , |

Crimes stay on your Illinois record forever unless you take action to expunge or seal them. Knowing your options for clearing your record can help you move forward without past [...]

Criminal Convictions, Explained

2024-09-06T13:22:05-05:00August 28, 2024|Categories: Convictions, Expungement, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Understanding what counts as a criminal conviction is essential if you want to clear your record. Knowing your options for expungement or sealing can help you move forward without past [...]

Should I Expunge Arrest Records if I Was Never Convicted?

2024-09-06T13:22:05-05:00August 21, 2024|Categories: Arrests, Expungement|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Having an arrest record, even without a conviction, can impact your life. Expunging these records can help you move forward without past incidents holding you back. Should I Expunge Arrest [...]

Do I Need to Expunge a Not Guilty Verdict?

2024-09-06T13:22:05-05:00August 14, 2024|Categories: Expungement|Tags: , , , , , |

Even if you were found not guilty, the verdict can still appear on your criminal record. This can affect your life in many ways, but you can expunge it to [...]

What is a Pardon in Illinois?

2024-09-06T13:22:06-05:00August 7, 2024|Categories: Expungement, Pardons, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , |

A pardon in Illinois is an official forgiveness for a crime, granted by the governor. While it can restore some rights, obtaining a pardon is challenging, and the process is [...]

Does Illinois Automatically Expunge Criminal Records?

2024-09-06T13:22:06-05:00July 31, 2024|Categories: Criminal Records, Expungement, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , , |

In Illinois, criminal records are not automatically expunged. Understanding the expungement process is crucial for clearing your record and moving forward without past mistakes holding you back. Does Illinois Automatically [...]

Could Clearing Your Criminal Record Unlock Your Next Career Move?

2024-09-06T13:22:06-05:00July 24, 2024|Categories: Criminal Records, Expungement, Records Sealing, Sealing|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Having a criminal record can hold you back in many ways, especially when it comes to your career. Expungement or sealing of your record can help you move forward and [...]

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