Category: Criminal Records

The Importance of Expunging Your Juvenile Record

May 1, 2013
Criminal Records | Expungement | Juvenile Crimes

Were you arrested as a juvenile?  If so, did you know that your juvenile record can be used against you, even after you reach adulthood?  Whenever a juvenile is arrested, records are kept by both Illinois courts and law enforcement agencies.

It is a widely held misconception that a juvenile record is automatically expunged once an individual turns 18.  Sadly, however, this is incorrect.  You must petition the court to Read More

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The Stupid Mistake

February 4, 2013
Arrests | Convictions | Criminal Records | Uncategorized

 

Many clients contact our firm and the first thing they say is: “I made a stupid mistake when I was young that’s still affecting my life.”

The “stupid mistake” is usually in the form of a prior arrest that is inhibiting them from fulfilling their true potential.  A criminal record can prevent you from obtaining the job of your dreams or entering the graduate program needed to propel your Read More

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Can’t Clear Your Entire Record? Then Clear Part of it!

January 27, 2013
Criminal Records | Expungement

Do you have cases in your criminal record that resulted in dismissals or acquittals? If so, you may be eligible for a partial sealing of your record even if you have other convictions in your background.

A Partial Sealing conceals of a portion of your criminal record for cases that did not result in a conviction.  For example, a record with 3 felony arrests can be sealed if those cases Read More

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The Process of Clearing Your Criminal Record

December 16, 2012
Criminal Records | Expungement

Clearing your criminal record is not as simple as one may think.  There are several steps that must be taken to properly file an Expungement or Sealing.

1. Rap Sheet:  If you are trying to expunge or seal a case that arose from a Chicago Police arrest, you must obtain a copy of your criminal arrest record.  You can order your rap sheet from Chicago Police headquarters located at 3510 Read More

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How Long Will an Arrest be on My Criminal Record?

October 28, 2012
Arrests | Criminal Records

The answer is simple:  A criminal arrest will be on your background forever unless it is expunged or sealed!  

Charges that were eventually dismissed at court can potentially be expunged or sealed from your criminal record.  Unfortunately, the clearing of your criminal record is not automatic.  Furthermore, the belief that it is cleared after 5 or 10 years is simply a myth. 

The Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury, a Read More

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Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: School

September 21, 2012
Criminal Records | Records Sealing | School

Most Colleges, Universities, Law Schools, Medical Schools and other institutions of higher learning will ask if you have ever been arrested or convicted of a crime on an application. Why allow a prior indiscretion to affect your chances of getting into the school of your dreams?  Allow us to expunge your criminal record before your educational opportunities pass your by.

At XpungeChicago, A Division of the Law Offices of M. Read More

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