Category: Arrests

Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

May 5, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

Is it better to seal or expunge arrest records in Illinois? If you were arrested and never charged with a crime, your case was dismissed, or you were found not guilty of the crime, you’re eligible to do either, so this guide can help you decide what’s best for you.

Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

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Expunging Your Record? Here’s What to Look For

April 20, 2021
Arrests | Expungement | Sealing

If you’re expunging your criminal record in Illinois, you must first make sure you’re eligible. So what do you look for on your record to determine whether you’re eligible for criminal record clearing?

Here’s what you need to know.

Expunging Your Record? Here’s What to Look For

When you talk to a Chicago expungement attorney about clearing your criminal record, you’ll need a complete copy of your record. If you Read More

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Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years?

April 7, 2021
Arrests | Background Checks | Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

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.

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Can You Expunge a Domestic Violence Charge in Illinois?

December 16, 2020
Arrests | Domestic Violence | Expungement

Domestic violence – what Illinois law technically calls domestic battery – goes on your permanent criminal record. But can you expunge a domestic violence charge in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Expunge a Domestic Violence Charge in Illinois?

Whether you can expunge domestic violence from your criminal record depends on whether:

  • You were arrested but not charged with the crime of domestic battery
  • You were charged
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When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois?

November 4, 2020
Arrests | Background Checks | Battery | Convictions | Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re like many people in Illinois, you have a criminal record – but you may not even know it. So when is a criminal record created in Illinois, and what goes on it?

Here’s what you need to know.

When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois?

Your criminal record starts the minute you’re arrested or charged with an offense. Even if you’re released without being charged, or even Read More

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Expungement FAQ

September 23, 2020
Arrests | Expungement | Felonies | Matt Fakhoury | Misdemeanors | Xpunge Chicago

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 with an experienced attorney now.

Expungement FAQ

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How to Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois

June 17, 2020
Arrests | Convictions | Expungement | Pardons | Sealing

Having a criminal record can prevent you from getting a job, finding a place to live, or even obtaining credit – but is there anything you can do about it? What if you were simply arrested and never charged, or if you were found not guilty of a crime?

Illinois law allows you to expunge those types of records. Here’s what you need to know.

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Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Case Was Dismissed?

April 7, 2020
Arrests

Do I have a criminal record if my case was dismissed?

Yes, you do!

Here’s what you need to know.

Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Case Was Dismissed?

A lot of people are surprised to find out that they have a criminal record after having a case dismissed. That’s because the police and the court system both keep track of every case that comes through their files Read More

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Do Arrests Show Up on Criminal History Reports in Illinois?

February 5, 2019
Arrests | Criminal Records

If you’re like many people, you want to know if arrests show up on your criminal history in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois.

The short answer is yes, they do – but there is something you can do about it.

Do Arrests Show Up on Criminal History Reports in Illinois?

If you’ve ever been arrested, you have a criminal record. Each arrest stays on your criminal history indefinitely – unless Read More

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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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