Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation in early June, effectively giving a handful of Chicago adults a free pass on mistakes they made as minors. The new law automatically expunges juvenile arrest records in a limited number of cases, which can help young people move away from their past and toward a brighter future — one that doesn’t include a criminal record.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s mayor is throwing his support behind legislation that would automatically expunge certain juvenile arrest records.

The bill expunges any arrest for people under 18 who are never formally charged. The records would be erased once the person turns 18.

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My clients are often surprised at the long-term consequences of their juvenile arrests.  Unfortunately, it is often difficult for an adult to avoid the repercussions of mistakes made as a youth — this is the importance of expunging your juvenile record.

Recently, a client walked into my office in utter despair.  She went to school to become a pharmacy technician.  By the time she was 21, she completed her technician Read More

Most people are under the impression that juvenile records are automatically expunged upon reaching adulthood, but this is not the case.  While juvenile records are generally kept confidential, information about your juvenile record can be obtained by potential employers, landlords, and educational institutions.

To prevent your juvenile record from sabotaging your future, call XpungeChicago, A Division of the Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury, and begin the expungement process.

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