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Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check?

January 19, 2022
Arrests | DUI | Expungement | Felonies | Xpunge Chicago

If you’ve ever been convicted of drunk driving – or, for that matter, if you’ve ever been arrested for drunk driving (even if you weren’t convicted) – it’ll show up on your criminal record. That means it’ll also show up on a background check. Here’s what you need to know.

Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check?

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Can You Join the Army With a Criminal Record?

January 12, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Xpunge Chicago

If you’re like many people, you’d like to join the Army – after all, who wouldn’t want benefits and a steady paycheck?

But what if you have a criminal record? Will they even let you in?

This guide explains. 

You may be able to join the U.S. Army with a criminal record – but whether they’ll let you in depends on several factors. First, the severity of the crime matters

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Adult Expungement and Sealing Checklist for the State of Illinois

July 3, 2021
Xpunge Chicago

If you’re an adult who wants to expunge or seal a criminal record in Illinois, you may want to work with an attorney who can handle the whole process for you. Generally, many people find that working with an experienced lawyer is easier than obtaining criminal history reports, filling out and filing multiple forms, and appearing at hearings without legal representation. However, if you’re interested in taking a DIY route,

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What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet?

June 24, 2021
Arrests | Sealing | Court | Assault | Background Checks | Battery | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | DUI | Misdemeanors | Pardons | Records Sealing | Sex Crimes | Shoplifting/Retail Theft | Theft Crimes | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re like many people in the process of expunging or sealing your criminal record, or if you’re simply looking at a copy of your own arrest record, you’re probably wondering what all the abbreviations and acronyms mean. This guide explains the abbreviations on an Illinois RAP sheet so you know what you’re dealing with.

What Are
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Can an Employer Ask Me About My Criminal Record in Illinois?

June 17, 2021
Arrests | Sealing | Criminal Records | Employment | Records Sealing | Xpunge Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you have a criminal record, you know that it can prevent you from getting the job you want, finding a decent place to live, or even taking out a loan – but are employers actually allowed to ask you about your record? Here’s what you need to know.

Can an Employer Ask Me About My
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Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): DUI and Driver’s License Suspension in Illinois

March 31, 2021
Videos | DUI | Xpunge Chicago

Legal Tip of the Day: DUI and Driver’s License Suspension in Illinois

Transcript:

My name is Matt Fakhoury with XpungeChicago.com, and here’s your Legal Tip of the Day from XpungeChicago.

Now, today’s legal tip of the day is regarding your DUI arrest and specifically, how long your license will be suspended once you’re arrested for DUI. Now, in most instances, if you are arrested for a DUI, your license will

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Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

March 24, 2021
Videos | Expungement | Records Sealing | Xpunge Chicago

Legal Tip of the Day: The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

Transcript:

My name is Matt Fakhoury with XpungeChicago.com, and here’s your Legal Tip of the Day from XpungeChicago.

Today’s Tip of the Day is about the difference between expunging versus sealing your record. An expungement is basically a deletion or erasing your record. A sealing means to cover or hide your record from the

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Expungement FAQ

September 23, 2020
Arrests | Expungement | Felonies | Matt Fakhoury | Misdemeanors | Xpunge Chicago

If you’re like many people, you’ve considered having your criminal record expunged – but what is expungement, and could it be the right choice for you? Check out this Illinois expungement FAQ to learn more, and if you don’t see the answers to your questions here, call us at 847-920-4540 for a free case review with an experienced attorney now.

Expungement FAQ

Some of the most common questions we hear

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XpungeChicago – Serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs

February 9, 2014
Xpunge Chicago

Were you arrested in the suburbs and went to court in Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview or Markham? XpungeChicago is a division of the Law Offices of M. Fakhoury that not only servers Chicago but all of the surrounding suburbs of Cook County. In addition, XpungeChicago also serves clients in DuPage and Lake Counties who are looking to clear their criminal records.

Criminal background checks are done by employers on

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Chicago Expungement Attorney – Matt Fakhoury

January 19, 2014
Matt Fakhoury | Xpunge Chicago

We have all made mistakes. Some mistakes, however, are more costly than others. If an arrest or criminal conviction is affecting your personal or professional life, call Xpunge Chicago today for a free and confidential case review.

When an expungement is granted, all records related to your arrest are destroyed. With more than 80 percent of employers conducting criminal background checks, hiring an expungement attorney is a necessary investment.

At

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