Clemency & Pardons
in Criminal Matters
If you have been convicted of a crime, the State of Illinois has procedures for granting Pardons and Clemency. The Governor is given the constitutional power to grant a pardon or clemency following criminal conviction or juvenile adjudication.
Pardon: Vacates a conviction and expunges a criminal record.
Clemency: Results in a reduced sentence, but the conviction remains on record.
If you wish to seek a pardon or clemency, the Law Offices of Matt Fakhoury and XpungeChicago will assist you from start to finish. Attorney Matt Fakhoury will review your criminal case and will aggressively fight for your clemency or pardon.
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April 20, 2021
If you’re expunging your criminal record in Illinois, you must first make sure you’re eligible. So what do you look for on your record to determine whether you’re eligible for criminal record clearing?
Here’s what you need to know.
Expunging Your Record? Here’s What to Look For
When you talk to a Chicago expungement attorney about clearing your criminal record, you’ll need a complete copy of your record. If you
April 13, 2021
Clearing your criminal record through sealing gives you a fresh start – it means that most people will never be able to see your history through a regular background check. However, there are seven criminal offenses you can never seal in Illinois; they must stay on your criminal record forever unless you receive a pardon from the governor or they’re vacated or reversed.
Here’s what they are.
7 Criminal Offenses
April 7, 2021
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard the popular myth that your criminal record clears after seven years.
But it’s just that: A myth.
Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years?
When you have a criminal record, it lasts forever unless you take action and work through official channels to clear it. There’s no seven-year “dropoff” period in which a criminal record is erased.
So how can you clear
