Category: Criminal Records

How to Get a DUI Off Your Record in Illinois

August 28, 2015
Criminal Records | DUI

In the state of Illinois, you can get a DUI arrest off your criminal record

However, that only means you can expunge the arrest – and you’re only allowed to expunge a DUI arrest if you weren’t convicted of drinking and driving.

How to Expunge a DUI Arrest in Chicago, IL

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Can Landlords See Criminal Records in Illinois?

July 17, 2015
Criminal Records | Housing | Landlords

If you’re looking for a place to live in or around Chicago and you have a rap sheet, you might want to think about having your criminal record expunged or sealed

That’s because landlords are allowed to pull up your criminal background when they’re considering potential renters – and they’re legally allowed to tell you that you can’t rent from them. If you’re applying for Chicago public housing through the Read More

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How Can Employers Use Your Criminal History Against You?

July 3, 2015
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Employment

We’ve all heard of potential employers scouring through social media profiles to find out more about the people they may hire, but what about criminal records? Just how much can a potential employer learn about you – and what can they use against you?

How Can Employers Use Your Criminal History Against You in Illinois?

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What Criminal Records Cannot Be Expunged in Chicago?

June 5, 2015
Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement

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. With that said, there are some crimes that make you ineligible for expungement.

What Criminal Records Cannot Be Expunged in Chicago?

If you have charges pending right now, you can’t have anything expunged. You’ll have to wait until the Read More

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How Long Does it Take to Seal a Criminal Record in Chicago?

January 30, 2015
Criminal Records | Records Sealing

Clearing your Illinois criminal record can make a huge difference in your life, but it’s an involved process that takes time to complete.

How Long Does it Take to Seal a Criminal Record in Chicago, Illinois?

The state of Illinois requires you to wait until the courts have completely closed before you can clear your criminal record. Additionally, there are certain waiting periods for different types of cases ad sentences, Read More

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How to Help a Loved One Get a Criminal Record Expunged in Cook County

September 12, 2014
Criminal Records | Expungement

If someone you love has a criminal record, it can be tough to see them being denied employment or tenancy. It’s hard to watch your loved one suffer under the weight of an old criminal record – but there’s good news. You may be able to help your spouse, significant other or other loved one have his or her criminal record expunged in Cook County

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How to Have Your Chicago Arrest Record Destroyed

August 1, 2014
Criminal Records

When you get arrested, you’re taken to the police station, photographed and fingerprinted. It’s a lot like what we see on reality TV – but what they don’t show you is what happens to the data that police collect upon your arrest.

The truth is, when they collect that data, they put it all together into a permanent record that sits in a database or a filing cabinet (or both) Read More

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Juvenile Arrest Records in Chicago

July 25, 2014
Arrests | Criminal Records | Juvenile Crimes

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 result in criminal charges. The problem? Those arrests will stay on their records unless they work through the court system or call a Chicago expungement attorney to get them taken off.

So what does that mean for their futures?

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New Law Helps Ex-Offenders

July 21, 2014
Convictions | Criminal Records

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 boon for ex-offenders, who are often denied employment solely because of past convictions… read more. Read More

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Criminal Record Expungement in Illinois: What About Felonies?

June 20, 2014
Criminal Records | Expungement | Felonies

Criminal record expungement is a way for you to start fresh, with a clean slate – no more having to tell potential employers, landlords, or anyone else that you’ve been charged with or convicted of a crime. Many people choose to work with a Skokie expungement attorney so they can enjoy having a spotless criminal record.

But what about felonies? Do they count when it comes to criminal record expungement? Read More

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