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What Offenses Can Be Expunged in Chicago?

September 12, 2016
Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Uncategorized

When you have a criminal record, life can be tough. You might have a hard time finding a job, getting a loan, or even finding a place to live.

If you’re like most people in this situation, you’d love to get a fresh start—and you could be eligible for exactly that through criminal record expungement or criminal record sealing. (Some people who aren’t eligible for expungement are eligible for sealing, Read More

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Where to Get Your Criminal Record in Rolling Meadows

November 23, 2015
Uncategorized

Rolling Meadows is part of District 3 of the Cook County, Illinois Circuit Court. If you’re looking for your criminal record in this jurisdiction, you have two options: you can ask your lawyer to obtain your criminal record for you or you can get it yourself.

How to Get Your Criminal Record in Rolling Meadows

You have the right to obtain your own criminal record, whether you live in Rolling Read More

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Can You Join the Military With a Criminal Record?

October 12, 2015
Criminal Records | Military | Uncategorized

If you’re like many people who are considering joining the military, you’re wondering whether you can join the military with a criminal record.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for this question, but here’s what you need to know.

Joining the Military With a Criminal Record

The military requires recruits to have what they call a “high moral character,” but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get in if you have some Read More

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How to Expunge a Criminal Record

September 28, 2015
Criminal Records | Expungement | Uncategorized

If you’re like many people in Chicago, you’re wondering how to expunge a criminal record. Unfortunately, it may not be as easy as you think.

How to Expunge a Criminal Record

Many people choose to work with a criminal record clearing attorney who serves Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, because expunging a criminal record can be a long, difficult process.

The first thing you need to do if you would Read More

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Am I Eligible for Expungement in Chicago and Cook County?

April 24, 2015
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If you live in Cook County, you could be eligible to expunge your criminal record and get a fresh start. Imagine: no potential employers finding out that you have a criminal record, landlords refusing to rent to you because you’ve been arrested before…

It’s possible.

But how do you know if you qualify for expungement in Chicago or the rest of Cook County?

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Can I Have Domestic Battery Expunged from My Record in Chicago?

July 18, 2014
Domestic Violence | Expungement | Uncategorized

Domestic battery is a serious offense in the state of Illinois, and it’s something that sticks with you if you’re convicted of it. As a Chicago expungement attorney, people ask me all the time if there’s any way to expunge domestic battery from their records. The answer? Maybe.

Domestic Battery Expungement

In some cases, domestic battery is a charge that’s there to stay. If you’re convicted, law enforcement officials, the Read More

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What’s the Difference Between a Pardon and Clemency?

April 25, 2014
Clemency | Pardons | Uncategorized

You see the terms pardon and clemency in the news from time to time, but they can be a little confusing. Sometimes they’re used interchangeably, but there are technical differences between the two that drastically affect the people they’re applied to. In our area, either of these is usually the result of a Chicago expungement lawyer’s hard work and negotiation.

What is a Pardon?

A pardon is like a fresh Read More

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Attention Job Seekers!

August 30, 2013
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Employment | Expungement | Records Sealing | Uncategorized

This week, I have both good news and bad news for Chicagoland jobseekers.  The good news is that unemployment is on the decline.  Job positions are available and companies are expanding.  In short, good employees are needed in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs!

The bad news, however, is that companies looking to hire are toughening their standards.  Most companies won’t even consider those with a criminal background of any sort.  Read More

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The Stupid Mistake

February 4, 2013
Arrests | Convictions | Criminal Records | Uncategorized

 

Many clients contact our firm and the first thing they say is: “I made a stupid mistake when I was young that’s still affecting my life.”

The “stupid mistake” is usually in the form of a prior arrest that is inhibiting them from fulfilling their true potential.  A criminal record can prevent you from obtaining the job of your dreams or entering the graduate program needed to propel your Read More

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