• Can You Expunge a Domestic Battery Charge in Illinois?

    Navigating the legal aftermath of a domestic battery charge in Illinois can be challenging, especially when it comes to clearing your record. Understanding the nuances of expungement in such cases is crucial. Can You Expunge a Domestic Battery Charge in Illinois? In Illinois, the ability to expunge a domestic battery charge depends on whether you [...]

    Published On: March 27, 2024|
  • Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

    If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you want to know what will show up if someone – like a landlord, an employer, your school or even a creditor – does a background check on you. But let’s get specific: Will a domestic violence conviction show up on a background check? This guide [...]

    Published On: January 26, 2022|
  • What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet?

    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. [...]

    Published On: June 24, 2021|
  • Can You Expunge a Domestic Violence Charge in Illinois?

    Domestic violence - what Illinois law technically calls domestic battery - goes on your permanent criminal record. But can you expunge a domestic violence charge in Illinois? Here's what you need to know. Can You Expunge a Domestic Violence Charge in Illinois? Whether you can expunge domestic violence from your criminal record depends on whether: [...]

    Published On: December 16, 2020|
  • Can You Expunge an Order of Protection in Illinois?

    Can you expunge an order of protection in Illinois? No, you can’t – but it’s not for the reasons you may think. Here’s what you need to know. Can You Expunge an Order of Protection in Illinois? You can’t expunge an order of protection in Illinois because it’s part of a civil case. That means [...]

    Published On: July 1, 2020|
  • Can You Seal an Arrest for Domestic Battery if You Weren’t Convicted?

    Published On: June 25, 2019|

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