Category: Sealing

When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois?

November 4, 2020
Arrests | Background Checks | Battery | Convictions | Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re like many people in Illinois, you have a criminal record – but you may not even know it. So when is a criminal record created in Illinois, and what goes on it?

Here’s what you need to know.

When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois?

Your criminal record starts the minute you’re arrested or charged with an offense. Even if you’re released without being charged, or even Read More

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Is Getting Your Record Expunged Worth It?

September 30, 2020
Expungement | Sealing

Having a criminal record hanging over your head for the rest of your life doesn’t sound that great, does it? That record can prevent you from getting a job, finding a good place to live, or even from getting credit – so for most people, the best thing to do is explore expungement and criminal record sealing. But is getting your record expunged worth it?

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Expunging or Sealing Your Record on the Northwest Side of Chicago

September 2, 2020
Expungement | Sealing

If you’re like most people, you know that having a criminal record can hold you back – and a record is the last thing you want hanging over your head. Fortunately, many people who have criminal records are eligible for expungement or sealing. In fact, people all over the Northwest Side, which includes Portage Park, Irving Park, Dunning, Montclare, Belmont Cragin, and Hermosa, have gotten a fresh start through criminal Read More

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Is It Better to Expunge or Seal Your Record?

June 24, 2020
Expungement | Records Sealing | Sealing

Is it better to expunge or seal your record? If you’re like many people who are eligible for criminal record clearing, you’ve asked that question – but the answer really depends on your goal.

Here’s what you need to know to make the right choice for your future.

Is It Better to Expunge or Seal Your Record?

There’s a major difference between expunging a record and sealing a record: With Read More

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How to Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois

June 17, 2020
Arrests | Convictions | Expungement | Pardons | Sealing

Having a criminal record can prevent you from getting a job, finding a place to live, or even obtaining credit – but is there anything you can do about it? What if you were simply arrested and never charged, or if you were found not guilty of a crime?

Illinois law allows you to expunge those types of records. Here’s what you need to know.

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Expunging Your Record When Courts Are Closed

March 27, 2020
Court | Expungement | Sealing

Although courts in Chicago and the surrounding the areas are operating under a very limited capacity right now, that doesn’t mean you can’t work on criminal record expungement and sealing. In fact, now might be the perfect time to work on it – because when things go back to normal, you can have the fresh start you deserve.

Expunging Your Record When Courts Are Closed

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