What Do They Reveal in a Background Check?

May 15, 2018
Background Checks

When you’re applying for a job or an apartment or rental house, you might be subject to a background check – but what do they reveal in a background check, and should you be worried?

What Do They Reveal in a Background Check?

A standard background check typically reveals whether you’ve been arrested or convicted of any misdemeanors or felonies. In some cases, a potential employer or landlord can use Read More

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Do Juvenile Records Show Up On a Background Check?

April 24, 2018
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Juvenile Crimes

If you’re like many people, you’ve wondered if juvenile records show up on a background check – and the answer isn’t always simple.

A recent report by the Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission, only three out every 1,000 juvenile records are ever destroyed – and that includes arrests that never resulted in convictions.

But will they ever show up in a background check?

Here’s what you need to know.

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Do Felonies Ever Go Away?

April 10, 2018
Criminal Records | Felonies

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 a Felony Go Away

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What Are Expungement Services in Chicago?

March 27, 2018
Expungement

If you’re looking for expungement services, it probably means you’ve got a criminal record – and that you want a fresh start. But what can an expungement service do for you?

What Are Expungement Services in Chicago?

Expungement services performed by an attorney in Chicago can include:

What is an Expungement?

The term expungement refers to clearing your criminal record. The agency or agencies that have copies of your records, Read More

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Do Expunged Records Show Up on Background Checks?

March 13, 2018
Background Checks | Criminal Records

If you’re like most people with a criminal background, you’ve thought about expungement and sealing – but that can lead to even more questions, such as whether expunged records show up on background checks. For most people, it makes sense to talk to an expungement lawyer who understands the law and who can answer tough questions like these.

Do Expunged Records Show Up on Background Checks?

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How Can You Tell if You’re Eligible for Criminal Record Expungement or Sealing?

February 13, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people in Chicago, you’re eligible for criminal record expungement or sealing – but you may not even know you’re entitled to a fresh start.

Illinois expungement and sealing laws laws recently changed to include people who have been convicted of felonies. That means even if you’ve been convicted of certain felonies, you could still be allowed to seal your criminal record and make sure most employers, Read More

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Do I Have a Criminal Record?

January 30, 2018
Criminal Records

“Do I have a criminal record?”

Lots of people ask themselves that, but the answer isn’t always as simple as you’d think.

The fact is that if you have ever been arrested, you have a criminal record – and if that’s the case, you may need to work with a Chicago criminal record expungement lawyer to clear it.

Do I Have a Criminal Record?

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What to Wear to Court

January 16, 2018
Expungement | Uncategorized

Sometimes, during the criminal record expungement process, the state’s attorney objects to a person’s petition.

If that happens to you, you may be entitled to a hearing in front of the judge. Your attorney will be able to represent you during that hearing, but you also need to be there. If you’re like most people, you aren’t quite sure what to wear to court – but this list will tell Read More

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How to Find Out if You’re Eligible for Criminal Record Expungement

January 5, 2018
Criminal Records | Expungement

If you’ve been arrested, you have a criminal record – but the good news is that you could be eligible for what’s known as criminal record expungement. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re eligible, you could start fresh with a clean slate.

What is Criminal Record Expungement?

Criminal record expungement is a process that results in your criminal record being destroyed. It’s as if it never happened. In most Read More

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