Category: Records Sealing

Can You Work for the Government if You Have a Criminal Record?

May 25, 2022
Sealing | Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people, you’re not sure whether you can work for the federal or state government if you have a criminal record. This guide explains.

Can You Work for the Government if You Have a Criminal Record?

It is absolutely possible to work for the federal or state government when you have a criminal record. Generally, the fact that you have completed a sentence and paid your dues Read More

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Can Violent Crimes Be Sealed in Illinois?

May 11, 2022
Sealing | Background Checks | Criminal Records | Felonies | Records Sealing

In the state of Illinois, there are some crimes that must remain on your criminal record forever. But what about violent crimes? Can they be sealed? This guide explains.

Can Violent Crimes Be Sealed in Illinois?

Many violent crimes must remain on your criminal record forever, which means they will turn up in background checks. However, some types of forcible felonies – a term that includes some violent crimes – Read More

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What if You Have Criminal Records in More Than One County in Illinois?

February 9, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people, you have a criminal history – and your history may include arrests, dropped charges, findings of not guilty or even convictions. In many cases, people are able to clear their criminal records through expungement or sealing. But what if you have criminal records in more than one county in Illinois? This guide explains. 

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Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

January 26, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you want to know what will show up if someone – like a landlord, an employer, your school or even a creditor – does a background check on you. But let’s get specific: Will a domestic violence conviction show up on a background check? This guide explains.

Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

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What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet?

June 24, 2021
Arrests | Sealing | Court | Assault | Background Checks | Battery | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | DUI | Misdemeanors | Pardons | Records Sealing | Sex Crimes | Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Theft Crimes | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re like many people in the process of expunging or sealing your criminal record, or if you’re simply looking at a copy of your own arrest record, you’re probably wondering what all the abbreviations and acronyms mean. This guide explains the abbreviations on an Illinois RAP sheet so you know what you’re dealing with.

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Can an Employer Ask Me About My Criminal Record in Illinois?

June 17, 2021
Arrests | Sealing | Criminal Records | Employment | Records Sealing | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a criminal record, you know that it can prevent you from getting the job you want, finding a decent place to live, or even taking out a loan – but are employers actually allowed to ask you about your record? Here’s what you need to know.

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What Class 4 Felonies Can You Seal in Illinois?

June 3, 2021
Arrests | Sealing | Criminal Records | Drug Crimes | Felonies | Records Sealing | Theft Crimes

If you’re like many people with felony criminal histories, you’re looking for a fresh start – you’re sick of your criminal record hanging over your head. Fortunately, Illinois law allows you to seal some Class 4 felonies. Although sealing is different from expungement, it has almost the same effect: Your criminal record will no longer be available to the general public, and it won’t come up in standard criminal background Read More

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Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

May 5, 2021
Arrests | Sealing | Criminal Records | Records Sealing

Is it better to seal or expunge arrest records in Illinois? If you were arrested and never charged with a crime, your case was dismissed, or you were found not guilty of the crime, you’re eligible to do either, so this guide can help you decide what’s best for you.

Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois?

Sealing and expungement are similar, but they’re not exactly Read More

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Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

March 24, 2021
Videos | Expungement | Records Sealing | Xpunge Chicago

Legal Tip of the Day: The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

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My name is Matt Fakhoury with XpungeChicago.com, and here’s your Legal Tip of the Day from XpungeChicago.

Today’s Tip of the Day is about the difference between expunging versus sealing your record. An expungement is basically a deletion or erasing your record. A sealing means to cover or hide your record from the Read More

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