Category: Criminal Records

Can Employers Hold Your Criminal Record Against You?

August 20, 2019
Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you already know that it can hold you back from doing the things you want to do – and that when you fill out a job application or an employer asks you about your criminal history, you’re supposed to tell the truth about your past.

But is it legal for an employer to hold your criminal record against you?

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FAQ On Juvenile Expungement in Illinois

August 6, 2019
Criminal Records | Expungement | Juvenile Crimes

If you’re like many people who have juvenile criminal records, you have a lot of questions – and many of them can be answered with a quick call to a Chicago expungement attorney (we’re available at 847-920-4540 if you’d like a free case review).

However, we’ve put together a list of juvenile expungement FAQ here, too, so you can find all the answers you need.

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Can You Expunge a Juvenile Record in Chicago?

July 30, 2019
Criminal Records | Expungement | Juvenile Crimes

If you’re like many people who ran into trouble with the law as a kid, you want to know if you can expunge a juvenile record in Chicago. The good news: In many cases, yes, you can expunge a juvenile record. And if you don’t want anyone to find out about your past record, your best bet is to try to have it expunged.

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Expungement in Illinois in 2019: What You Need to Know

July 23, 2019
Criminal Records | Expungement

Expungement in Illinois in 2019 can be a complex process, but for many people, it’s completely worth it. An expungement – a complete clearing of your criminal record – gives you a fresh start. It’s like the things that were on your record never even happened, and for many people, that means a new ability to get a good job, find a great place to live and attend the schools Read More

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List of Crimes You Can Seal in Illinois

July 9, 2019
Criminal Records | Records Sealing

If you have a criminal record, you’re probably tired of it hanging over your head. For many people, a criminal record can mean all kinds of problems – including difficulty finding a place to live, getting a job, or even getting credit to buy something. 

But there’s good news: There’s a list of crimes you can seal in Illinois. 

Not all crimes qualify for criminal record sealing, though. Here’s what Read More

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How to Clear a Misdemeanor From Your Record in Chicago

June 18, 2019
Criminal Records | Misdemeanors

If you’ve been convicted of a misdemeanor crime in Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows or elsewhere in Illinois, you may be able to prevent people from seeing it in a background check

Many people with misdemeanor convictions qualify for criminal record sealing, which means the records that law enforcement agencies and the courts have will become private – and landlords, many potential employers, and the general public can no longer see Read More

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How to Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in New City, Chicago

June 11, 2019
Criminal Records | Expungement

If you live in New City – one of Chicago’s 77 official community areas, which includes Back of the Yards, Canaryville and a few other neighborhoods – and you have a criminal record you’d like to expunge, we may be able to help you. We work all over Chicago’s neighborhoods. Here’s what you need to know about criminal record expungement and criminal record sealing.

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Can You Join the Illinois National Guard With a Criminal Record?

June 4, 2019
Criminal Records | Military

If you’re like many people, you’d like to join the Illinois National Guard – but can you do that if you have a criminal record?

The answer isn’t black-and-white. Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Join the Illinois National Guard With a Criminal Record?

In most cases, the Illinois National Guard can’t take people with a criminal history. However, if you want to join the Guard and you Read More

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Can You Join the Military With an Illinois Criminal Record?

May 28, 2019
Convictions | Criminal Records | Military

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 military with a criminal record in Illinois?

Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Join the Military With an Illinois Criminal Record?

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How to Get a Record Expunged in Roseland in Chicago

May 21, 2019
Criminal Records | Expungement

If you’re in Roseland – including Fernwood, Lilydale and Princeton Park – and you have a criminal record that’s preventing you from finding a place to live, getting a job or holding you back in other ways, we might be able to help you with criminal record expungement.

Related: Can a criminal history prevent you from getting a house in Chicago?

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