Do Arrests Create a Criminal Record?
If the police arrest you, do you have a criminal record? And if you do, will anyone ever see it? What can you do about it? Here’s what you need [...]
Should You Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record? Which is Better?
If you’re kicking around the idea of clearing your criminal record in Illinois, you’ve probably heard that you have two options: Expungement and sealing. But which is better? Should you [...]
How Long Do I Have to Wait to Seal My Criminal Record in Illinois?
If you’re like many people, you’re entitled to a fresh start through criminal record sealing. But how long do you have to wait to seal your criminal record in Illinois? [...]
How to Know if You Qualify for Criminal Record Expungement
If you’re like most people with a criminal record, you want to know if you qualify for expungement – but how can you tell?Find out if you qualify for criminal [...]
Are Juvenile Records Automatically Expunged?
If you’re an adult who made some mistakes in the past – meaning, you have a juvenile criminal record – you need to know that although all law enforcement and [...]
What to Wear to Court
Sometimes, during the criminal record expungement process, the state’s attorney objects to a person’s petition.If that happens to you, you may be entitled to a hearing in front of the [...]
How Can I Check My Criminal Record?
You can check your own criminal record to find out if you’re eligible for expungement or sealing, but it’s not always easy. For many people, it makes sense to hire [...]
Expungement Basics
If you’re like most people with a criminal record, you’d love to have a fresh start – and you can, through a process known as expungement.What is Expungement?An expungement is [...]
Expunge Your Arrest Record: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been turned down for employment, a place to live, or even a loan, your arrest record may be to blame—but the good news is that you may be [...]
What is the ICIA?
The Illinois Criminal Identification Act, or ICIA, allows some people to expunge or seal their criminal records in the state of Illinois. But what is it, and how do you [...]
