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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 to know about arrests creating a criminal record.

Do Arrests Create a Criminal Record?

When the police arrest you, you get a criminal record. For many people, the arrest is the end of it – but for others, it’s just Read More

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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 expunge your record or seal it? This guide explains each so you can make the right decision.

 

Should You Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record? Which is Better?

Expungement and sealing both follow similar processes. The bottom line is that Read More

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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? This guide explains.

How Long Do I Have to Wait to Seal My Criminal Record in Illinois?

You can’t just walk into the courthouse and tell someone there to seal your record – you have to go through a very Read More

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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 record expungement now.)

How to Know if You Qualify for Criminal Record Expungement

Not everyone qualifies for criminal record expungement, but if you don’t, there’s still hope. You could qualify for criminal record sealing, which serves many of the Read More

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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 court records from juvenile court are sealed, they’re often still there.

That means you need your juvenile records expunged if you don’t want anyone to see them.

Are Juvenile Records Automatically Expunged?

Although Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill that Read More

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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 judge. Your attorney will be able to represent you during that hearing, but you also need to be there. If you’re like most people, you aren’t quite sure what to wear to court – but this list will tell Read More

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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 an attorney to do a background check. However, you can do it yourself.

How Can I Check My Criminal Record?

Follow these steps to check your criminal record if you intend to have your record expunged or sealed:

  • Get your
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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 a court-ordered process that effectively gets rid of your criminal record. Once it’s expunged, it’s not going to come up in background checks or hold you back from getting a job, a place to live, or a loan. Read More

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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 eligible for arrest record expungement.

How to Expunge Your Arrest Record

Many people choose to work with a Chicago expungement attorney when they’re in a situation similar to yours. Expunging your arrest record isn’t a simple process, and it doesn’t Read More

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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 go about clearing your name using this act?

What is the Illinois Criminal Identification Act?

Qualifying arrests, supervisions, and some misdemeanors and felonies can be expunged or sealed from your criminal record thanks to the Illinois Criminal Identification Act. While Read More

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