If you are charged with domestic battery in Chicago or Cook County, a finding of guilty or a plea of guilty can have lifelong consequences.  Illinois law considers domestic violence particularly offensive and therefore does not allow a conviction of domestic battery to be expunged or sealed.

Many people are falsely accused of domestic battery by a partner to gain leverage in a divorce, custody dispute, or to gain sole Read More

Typically, keeping the past in the past is a wise decision.  However, there are exceptions. If you have prior arrests or even convictions on your criminal record, it doesn’t have to remain there.

XpungeChicago is a division of the Law Offices of M. Fakhoury that concentrates on expungements and sealings of criminal records.  Even if your record is not eligible for an expungement or sealing, you may nevertheless clear your Read More

As 2012 comes to an end people are coming up with their New Year’s Resolutions.   Some resolutions include getting a new job, going back to school, or renting a new apartment.  While those resolutions are admirable, the fact of the matter is that an old arrest can prevent you from getting a new job, getting into school, or even living in the home of your dreams.

Employers, universities, and land Read More

A retail theft can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony under Illinois law depending on the value of the items taken and the defendant’s criminal background.  Most retail thefts are charged as misdemeanors and can be expunged if certain conditions are met.

If you are able to get the case dismissed or plead guilty and receive supervision you may be eligible for an Expungement. Contact the Law Offices of Read More

Many clients wonder how long the entire record clearing process will take. The simple answer is that it depends.

Every county and court district have different procedures and requirements when an expungement or sealing is filed.  Some districts within the same county, such as Cook County, take much longer than other districts to clear your record. In addition, the county prosecutor often objects to petitions to expunge/seal criminal records.  An Read More

Being comfortable in your own home should be one of the most important goals in life.  With the current state of the housing market, now might be the perfect time to rent or even own the home you’ve always wanted.

Landlords routinely run criminal background checks to assess whether you may be a problem tenant. Arrests for Retail Theft and even Drug Possession can cause a Landlord to pass you Read More