Expunge a Misdemeanor in Illinois: What You Need to Know

October 2, 2018
Expungement | Misdemeanors

If you’re like many people, you want to know if you can expunge a misdemeanor in Illinois – and the answer is yes, but only if you meet certain conditions. Even if you don’t qualify for criminal record expungement, you may still qualify for criminal record sealing.

Expunge a Misdemeanor in Illinois: What You Need to Know

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How to Expunge a Criminal Record in Lincoln Park

September 18, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement

If you’re like many people in Lincoln Park or the surrounding neighborhoods of Chicago, you need to know how to get rid of your criminal record so you can have a fresh start. While there’s no guarantee that you can erase your criminal record, you do have options – and here they are.

How to Expunge a Criminal Record in Lincoln Park

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What Crimes Can Be Expunged in Illinois?

September 4, 2018
Expungement

If you’re like many people, you want to know what crimes can be expunged in Illinois – especially if you have a criminal record and you’d benefit from a fresh start.

Here’s what you need to know.

What Crimes Can Be Expunged in Illinois?

Criminal record expungement and criminal record sealing are two different things, but both have a similar effect under the Illinois Criminal Identification Act. With expungement, your Read More

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How to Know if You Qualify for Criminal Record Expungement

August 21, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement | Uncategorized

If you’re like most people with a criminal record, you want to know if you qualify for expungement – but how can you tell?

Find out if you qualify for criminal record expungement now.)

How to Know if You Qualify for Criminal Record Expungement

Not everyone qualifies for criminal record expungement, but if you don’t, there’s still hope. You could qualify for criminal record sealing, which serves many of the Read More

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Expungement FAQ for People Who Live in Rolling Meadows

August 7, 2018
Expungement

If you’re living in Rolling Meadows and you’re being chased by a criminal record – a mistake you made long ago – there’s good news.

You could qualify for criminal record expungement, which essentially erases your record.

And if you don’t qualify for expungement, you might still qualify for criminal record sealing.

Find out if you qualify for expungement right now.)

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Do Arrest Records Show Up on a Criminal Background Check?

July 24, 2018
Arrests | Background Checks

If you’re like most people, you want to know if arrest records show up on a criminal background check – especially if you’re applying for a job or looking for a place to live.

The answer is yes. In many cases, arrest records will show up on your criminal background check. That’s true even if you weren’t convicted of a crime (and that’s a really good reason to call a Read More

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Are Juvenile Records Automatically Expunged?

July 10, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement | Juvenile Crimes | Uncategorized

If you’re an adult who made some mistakes in the past – meaning, you have a juvenile criminal record – you need to know that although all law enforcement and court records from juvenile court are sealed, they’re often still there.

That means you need your juvenile records expunged if you don’t want anyone to see them.

Are Juvenile Records Automatically Expunged?

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South Side Criminal Record Expungement Basics

June 26, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement

If your criminal record keeps coming back to haunt you, there’s good news: You may be eligible for criminal record expungement or sealing. For most people, that means calling a South Side expungement lawyer who can determine eligibility (see “Am I Eligible for Expungement” for more information), explain the whole process, and file all the appropriate papers with the court.

But how does expungement work, and could you really clear Read More

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How to Seal a Criminal Record in Riverdale

June 11, 2018
Criminal Records | Records Sealing

If you’re living in Riverdale in Chicago and you’re looking for a fresh start, there’s good news: You may be able to seal your criminal record.

That means landlords, lenders and most employers won’t be able to see that you have a criminal record – and it means you don’t have to keep trying to move forward with your past hanging over your head.

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Criminal Record Expungement in Oak Lawn: What You Need to Know

May 29, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement

Can you get your criminal record expunged in Oak Lawn?

In many cases, yes! However, not everyone is eligible for criminal record expungement.

Here’s what you need to know.

Criminal Record Expungement in Oak Lawn

Having a criminal record can stop you from getting a job, keep you out of certain schools and hold you back in your education, and even prevent you from getting a professional license. It can Read More

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