Who Can Get a Criminal Record Expunged in Illinois?
Serious young man working on laptop at home. Focused entrepreneur working on computer sitting at table. Thoughtful worried guy reading important articles and working on computer. If you’re [...]
Can You Seal an Animal Cruelty Conviction in Illinois?
If you're like most people with a criminal past, you'd like to leave it where it belongs - in the past.However, there are some crimes that don't qualify for expungement [...]
Can You Join the Military With an Illinois Criminal Record?
If you're like many people, you're looking into expungement so you can get a job - and for some people, that job is in the military. So can you join the [...]
Can a Conviction Be Removed From a Record?
If you’ve ever been in legal trouble, there’s a good chance that you’ve wondered whether a conviction can be removed from a record – and you’re not alone. The Illinois [...]
Who Can See Expunged Records in Illinois?
Many Chicagoans have criminal histories – and too few take advantage of our state’s expungement law. Expungement can clear your record and give you the fresh start you deserve.But how [...]
What Offenses Can Be Expunged in Chicago?
When you have a criminal record, life can be tough. You might have a hard time finding a job, getting a loan, or even finding a place to live.If you’re [...]
What Counts as a Conviction for Expungement Purposes in Illinois?
The types of convictions on your “rap sheet” matter when you’re trying to get your criminal record expunged in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois.However, not everything counts as a conviction. [...]
What Criminal Records Cannot Be Expunged in Chicago?
The unfortunate truth is that some crimes cannot be expunged in Chicago or the rest of Illinois.In order to qualify for expungement in Illinois, your record must meet certain criteria. [...]
Record Numbers of Wrongfully Convicted Citizens Exonerated in 2014
Dozens of people were exonerated in 2014, including many in Chicago--and that's great news. While it's always better to avoid wrongful convictions, the point is that "prosecutors are much more [...]
New Law Helps Ex-Offenders
This spring, legislators passed a bill that bars private employers from requiring applicants to disclose their criminal histories until they've been deemed "qualified" for a job -- and that's a [...]
