Category: Sealing

Can You Seal a Theft Arrest in Illinois?

November 17, 2021
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If you’re like many people with a few mistakes in your past, you’re wondering whether you can seal a theft arrest in Illinois. The good news is that you may be able to – so here’s what you need to know about clearing your criminal record of a theft arrest.

Can You Seal a Theft Arrest in Illinois?

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Can You Seal Steroid-Related Convictions in Illinois?

November 10, 2021
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If you have steroid charges or a steroid-related conviction on your criminal record in Illinois, there’s good news: You may be able to seal it. Here’s what you need to know. 

Can You Seal Steroid-Related Convictions in Illinois?

Steroid-related offenses can be sealed in Illinois as long as they meet certain criteria. If you’re not sure whether your record qualifies for sealing, you should talk to a Chicago expungement and Read More

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Can You Seal Forgery Charges on Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

November 3, 2021
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If you have forgery charges – or a forgery conviction – on your Illinois criminal record, there’s good news: You may be eligible to seal it so that landlords, employers and others can’t see it when they conduct a criminal background check on you. Here’s the scoop on sealing forgery charges and convictions in Illinois.

Can You Seal Forgery Charges on Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

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Sealing a Reckless Driving Conviction in Illinois

October 29, 2021
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If you’re like many people who have a reckless driving conviction on their criminal record, you may be wondering if it’s possible to erase it and start fresh. This guide explains what you need to know about sealing a reckless driving conviction in Illinois.

Sealing a Reckless Driving Conviction in Illinois

Not everyone is eligible to seal a reckless driving conviction in Illinois. In fact, you can only seal it Read More

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Can You Seal a Patronizing a Prostitute Conviction in Illinois?

October 27, 2021
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If you’ve ever been convicted of patronizing a prostitute, can you ever get that conviction removed from your criminal record? This guide explains.

Can You Seal a Patronizing a Prostitute Conviction in Illinois?

Patronizing a prostitute is a Class 4 felony in the state of Illinois (unless it’s committed within 1,000 feet of a school, in which case it becomes a Class 3 felony). Although many felony convictions can be Read More

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Can You Seal Animal Cruelty Crimes in Illinois?

October 20, 2021
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If you have an animal cruelty conviction on your record, you may be wondering if you’re eligible for criminal record clearing – either sealing or expungement. This guide explains whether you can seal animal cruelty crimes from your criminal record in Illinois.

You cannot seal an animal cruelty conviction covered under the Humane Care for Animals Act. You can’t expunge it, either. (Many other criminal records are eligible for sealing Read More

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Can You Seal a Sex Crime in Illinois?

October 13, 2021
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If you’re like many people with a criminal history, you’ve heard of expungement and sealing – but can you seal a sex crime from your record in Illinois? This guide explains.

You can’t typically seal sex crimes in Illinois. These crimes have to stay on your criminal record forever. Any conviction that requires you to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act is a crime that must remain on your Read More

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Can You Seal Aggravated Assault in Illinois?

October 6, 2021
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In the state of Illinois, you can expunge or seal criminal records and get a fresh start. Though few offenses qualify for expungement, many – including convictions – qualify for sealing. However, some crimes must remain on your criminal record forever – you can’t expunge or seal them. But can you seal an aggravated assault conviction? This guide explains.

Though you can seal many convictions, violent crimes are not among Read More

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Clean Up My Record: What is Criminal Record Sealing?

July 21, 2021
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Criminal record sealing is a process that many people go through to make their criminal histories unavailable to the public. When your record is sealed, most people can’t see it – and that means most people won’t even know it’s there.

Clean Up My Record: What is Criminal Record Sealing?

Criminal record sealing is the process of asking a court to lock your criminal record away so that most people Read More

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Why Do You Need a Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing?

July 15, 2021
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If you’re like many people, the prospect of expunging your criminal record sounds great – expungement gives you the fresh start you deserve. No more criminal record hanging over your head, preventing you from getting a good job, finding a place to live, or being accepted to the schools you want to attend.

But the actual process of expunging your criminal record can be complex and time-consuming, which is why Read More

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