Category: Records Sealing

Military Criminal Record Expungement: What You Need to Know Before You Enlist

February 5, 2020
Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re thinking about joining the military, criminal record expungement might be your main priority – most branches of the U.S. Armed Forces won’t accept people who have significant criminal records. And while there are some crimes you can never expunge, you may be able to clear your record so you can start your military career with a clean slate. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Do You Know if You’re Eligible for Expungement?

September 5, 2019
Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like most people in Chicago, Skokie or Rolling Meadows who have a criminal record – even if it’s just an old arrest that never led to any charges – you want to know if you’re eligible for expungement. Expungement clears your criminal record completely; your records are either destroyed or returned to you, so there’s nothing there for anyone to see.

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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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List of Crimes You Can Seal in Illinois

July 9, 2019
Criminal Records | Records Sealing

If you have a criminal record, you’re probably tired of it hanging over your head. For many people, a criminal record can mean all kinds of problems – including difficulty finding a place to live, getting a job, or even getting credit to buy something. 

But there’s good news: There’s a list of crimes you can seal in Illinois. 

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Can You Seal an Animal Cruelty Conviction in Illinois?

July 2, 2019
Convictions | Records Sealing

If you’re like most people with a criminal past, you’d like to leave it where it belongs – in the past.

However, there are some crimes that don’t qualify for expungement or sealing. Here’s what you need to know about animal cruelty convictions.

Related: Do I qualify for expungement in Illinois?

Can You Seal an Animal Cruelty Conviction in Illinois?

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Can You Seal an Arrest for Domestic Battery if You Weren’t Convicted?

June 25, 2019
Domestic Violence | Records Sealing

For many people, having a criminal record is a huge pain. It goes everywhere you go – landlords see it, potential employers see it, and it even pops up in background checks that just about anyone can do. Having that criminal record can even hold you back from doing the things you want to (and need to) do.

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Can You Expunge or Seal a DUI in Illinois?

April 2, 2019
DUI | Expungement | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people with a past drunk driving conviction, you want to know if it stays on your criminal record forever – and unfortunately, in the vast majority of cases, it does.

Illinois law does not allow you to expunge or seal a DUI from your criminal record. The only way to get DUI-related incidents removed from your record is if:

  • You were arrested but never actually charged
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How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Riverdale

March 12, 2019
Criminal Records | Records Sealing

If you live in Riverdale or another Chicago neighborhood, you may be eligible for criminal record expungement through the Cook County court system.

What is Expungement?

Expungement is the process of clearing your criminal record so that you can get a fresh start. It “erases” your criminal record so that you never have to tell anyone you had one in the first place.

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How to Get a Clean Criminal Record

January 8, 2019
Criminal Records | Records Sealing

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If you’re like most people with a few blemishes on your criminal record, you know that you made mistakes in the past – but you shouldn’t have to live with them for the rest of your life.

The good news is that you may qualify for criminal record expungement

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