Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Case Was Dismissed?
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 [...]
Do Arrests Show Up on Criminal History Reports in Illinois?
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 – [...]
Do Arrest Records Show Up on a Criminal Background Check?
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 [...]
Expunge Your Arrest Record: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been turned down for employment, a place to live, or even a loan, your arrest record may be to blame—but the good news is that you may be [...]
How to Expunge an Arrest Record
If you’re like many people in Illinois who have a RAP sheet, you’ve wondered how to expunge an arrest record.Fortunately, many people who have arrest records are eligible to expunge [...]
What is the ICIA?
The Illinois Criminal Identification Act, or ICIA, allows some people to expunge or seal their criminal records in the state of Illinois. But what is it, and how do you [...]
How to Find Your Cook County Arrest Record
If you live in Chicago and you’re ready to have your criminal record expunged so you can get the fresh start you deserve, you’re most likely going to need your [...]
Chicago Arrest Records: What You Need to Know
If you’re like many people who are trying to expunge a criminal record, you’re wondering where to begin – and it all starts with your Chicago arrest records.What Are Chicago [...]
Juvenile Arrest Records in Chicago
Last year, there were about 21,000 juvenile arrests in Illinois. Many of them were for small misdemeanor charges, and in Cook County, about 75 percent of these arrests don’t even [...]
Juvenile Arrest Records: Is There Any Hope?
Last year, there were about 21,000 juvenile arrests in Illinois. Many of them were for small misdemeanor charges, and in Cook County, about 75 percent of these arrests don’t even [...]