Category: Background Checks

Do Arrests Show Up on Background Checks?

August 30, 2023
Arrests | Background Checks | Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’ve ever been arrested in Illinois, you might be wondering, “Do arrests show up on background checks?” You’re not alone – it’s a common question, especially for those who are trying to seal or expunge their criminal record. This guide provides valuable insights that can help you understand the implications of past arrests on your background checks.

Do Arrests Show Up on Background Checks in Illinois?

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What Happens After Your Criminal Record is Expunged in Chicago?

May 3, 2023
Background Checks | Expungement

If you’re like many people, you’re not quite sure what happens to your criminal record after a judge expunges it. Further, what happens to you? This guide explains.

What Happens After Your Criminal Record is Expunged in Chicago?

After a judge orders your criminal record expunged, your record is destroyed or returned to you. After your record is actually expunged from all of the locations it was held, people will Read More

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What Kind of Information Turns Up on a Criminal Background Check?

January 11, 2023
Background Checks

A background check is a way to search someone’s personal background information. It can include things like criminal records, addresses, education and more. Depending on who’s doing the checking, the type of information varies greatly. This guide explains what comes up on criminal background checks – and what you can do if you have a criminal record you don’t want anyone to see.

Individual Background Checks

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How Can You Overcome Negative Information in a Pre-Employment Background Check?

January 5, 2023
Background Checks

If you’re like many people, you’ve applied for a job that requested your Social Security number and other personal information that enabled the prospective employer to run a background check on you. Generally, employers must get your written permission to conduct a background check. But what if you really want a job and know that you have negative information on your criminal history? Is there anything you can do? This Read More

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Why Do Employers Run Background Checks on Workers?

December 28, 2022
Background Checks | Employment

If you’re applying for a job that requires you to pass a background check, you may be sweating about what your prospective employer will see on your record. This guide explains:

  1. What is a background check and why do employers run them
  2. Types of information included in a background check
  3. How employers use the information from a background check
  4. Can you clear your criminal record so an employer won’t find
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Why Do Landlords Run Background Checks, and What Will They See On Yours?

December 21, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Expungement | Landlords | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re like many people, you know that when you apply for a new place to live, the landlord is probably going to run a background check on you. But if they do that, will they be able to see old arrests, charges and convictions? What else will they see? This guide explains the following:

  1. What is a background check, and why do landlords run them on prospective tenants?
  2. What
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Can Someone You Date Pull Up Your Criminal History?

December 7, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records

Is it possible for anyone off the street to pull up a criminal history report on you? What about someone you’re dating? And if someone were to pull up your records, what would they find? This guide explains how background checks work in Illinois and what you can do to clear your criminal history if necessary.

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What Info Shows Up on an Employment Background Check?

November 16, 2022
Background Checks | Employment

When you apply for a job, you may be subject to a background check. Many people are, so you’re definitely not alone. But what type of information can an employer see on a background check? This guide explains.

What Info Shows Up on an Employment Background Check?

Employers in Chicago and the surrounding communities are allowed to conduct criminal background checks on prospective job applicants. That’s to ensure that they Read More

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Can You View Your Own Criminal Records in Illinois?

September 7, 2022
Background Checks

If you have a criminal record in the state of Illinois, you’re allowed to access it. But where do you even begin? This guide explains.

Can You View Your Own Criminal Records in Illinois?

You are permitted to view your own criminal records in the state of Illinois. Often, people want to see them because they intend to apply for expungement or sealing; in that case, the attorney handling their Read More

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How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

July 20, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records

If you’re applying for a job, trying to get credit, or applying for an apartment or house, you’re most likely wondering how far back a background check can go. This guide explains.

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

In the state of Illinois, someone can check your criminal history as far back as they want. If they’d like to look back 20, 30 or even 70 years, they Read More

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