When you’re looking to leave your past legal troubles behind, you’ll encounter two key options: expungement and sealing. Both can significantly impact your future, but in different ways. Understanding which path is more beneficial for your unique situation is crucial as you seek to clear your name and move forward. This guide will help you understand the differences between expungement and sealing, and how each one can shape your future. Read More
The New Sealing Law Has Finally Gone Into Effect!
For months, I have been telling my clients about HB 3061, now widely known as “the Illinois sealing bill”. In essence, HB 3061 expands the pool of offenses eligible for sealing. Just last week, Governor Pat Quinn signed HB 3061, which immediately went into effect. Under this new law, several non-violent felonies have been added to the list of offenses for which records may sealed. The offenses include retail theft, Read More