Category: Criminal Records

What Class 4 Felonies Can You Seal in Illinois?

June 3, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Drug Crimes | Felonies | Records Sealing | Sealing | Theft Crimes

If you’re like many people with felony criminal histories, you’re looking for a fresh start – you’re sick of your criminal record hanging over your head. Fortunately, Illinois law allows you to seal some Class 4 felonies. Although sealing is different from expungement, it has almost the same effect: Your criminal record will no longer be available to the general public, and it won’t come up in standard criminal background Read More

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How to Get Copies of Your Criminal Records in Illinois

May 26, 2021
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

If you’re like many people considering expungement or sealing in Illinois, you know you need to have a complete copy of your criminal records – but where do you get them? This guide explains.

How to Get Copies of Your Criminal Records in Illinois

You can get your criminal records from the Illinois State Police, the Chicago Police Department, the police agency that arrested you, or the Illinois Circuit Court. Read More

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How Long Do I Have to Wait to Seal My Criminal Record in Illinois?

May 19, 2021
Criminal Records | Uncategorized

If you’re like many people, you’re entitled to a fresh start through criminal record sealing. But how long do you have to wait to seal your criminal record in Illinois? This guide explains.

How Long Do I Have to Wait to Seal My Criminal Record in Illinois?

You can’t just walk into the courthouse and tell someone there to seal your record – you have to go through a very Read More

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Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

May 5, 2021
Arrests | Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

Is it better to seal or expunge arrest records in Illinois? If you were arrested and never charged with a crime, your case was dismissed, or you were found not guilty of the crime, you’re eligible to do either, so this guide can help you decide what’s best for you.

Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

Sealing and expungement are similar, but they’re not exactly Read More

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Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years?

April 7, 2021
Arrests | Background Checks | Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

If you’re like many people, you’ve heard the popular myth that your criminal record clears after seven years.

But it’s just that: A myth.

Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years?

When you have a criminal record, it lasts forever unless you take action and work through official channels to clear it. There’s no seven-year “dropoff” period in which a criminal record is erased.

So how can you clear Read More

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Can You Expunge Sex Offenses From Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

March 10, 2021
Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing | Sex Crimes

If you’re like many people who have sex offenses on an Illinois criminal record, you’re wondering if they’ll remain on your record forever – so can you expunge sex offenses in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Expunge Sex Offenses From Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

You cannot expunge the vast majority of sex offenses from your criminal record in Illinois. Any crime that requires you to Read More

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When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois?

November 4, 2020
Arrests | Background Checks | Battery | Convictions | Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re like many people in Illinois, you have a criminal record – but you may not even know it. So when is a criminal record created in Illinois, and what goes on it?

Here’s what you need to know.

When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois?

Your criminal record starts the minute you’re arrested or charged with an offense. Even if you’re released without being charged, or even Read More

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Can You Expunge a Sexual Assault Conviction in Illinois?

March 17, 2020
Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Felonies | Sex Crimes

Can you expunge a sexual assault conviction in Illinois?

If you’re like many people who have been convicted of sexual assault, you’re wondering whether you can clear it from your criminal record. Having a criminal record can be extremely difficult – you might have a hard time finding a place to live, getting a job, or even getting credit.

However, there are some crimes that can never be expunged – Read More

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Could You Clear Your Own Criminal Record?

November 5, 2019
Criminal Records

If you’re like many people, you’ve thought about having your record expunged or sealed – but you just don’t know where to start. The good news: If you want to clear your criminal record anywhere in Illinois, we can help you.

Introducing DIY Expungement in Illinois

You don’t have to hire an attorney to clear your criminal record in Chicago, Cook County or any other county in Illinois. You can Read More

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