Category: Expungement

What Types of Juvenile Records Can Be Expunged?

August 27, 2019
Expungement | Juvenile Crimes | Records Sealing

Many types of juvenile records can be expunged, including arrests that didn’t result in charges or court cases and many convictions. The types of juvenile records that you can expunge include: All arrests that didn’t result in a court case

 

  • Court cases that were thrown out or in which you were found not guilty
  • Court cases where you were sentenced to supervision and completed it successfully
  • Court cases in
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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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Expunging Juvenile Records in Illinois: Where to Get Copies (and Why You Need Them)

August 13, 2019
Expungement

If you want to expunge your juvenile records, you’ll need copies of them – but you can’t just stroll into any courthouse and ask for them. Here’s what you need to know.

Expunging Juvenile Records: Where to Get Copies (and Why You Need Them)

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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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Can You Expunge Convictions in Illinois?

July 16, 2019
Expungement

If you’re like many people in Chicago and the surrounding communities, you have a criminal background that’s holding you back from doing the things you want. A criminal history can stop you from getting a job, finding a place to live, or even getting into the school you want to attend – but is expungement the answer for you if you have a conviction?

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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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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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Felony Expungement in Illinois

April 16, 2019
Expungement | Felonies

If you’re like many people with a criminal past, you want to know about felony expungement in Chicago and the rest of Illinois. Here’s the scoop.

Felony Expungement in Illinois

The state of Illinois will expunge some criminal records under some conditions. If your record is expunged, the public won’t be able to see it – it’s like it never happened.

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