Do I need an attorney to expunge my felony record?
While it's not legally required, working with an experienced expungement attorney can help you avoid mistakes, speed up the process, and increase your chances of approval.
How long do I have to wait before applying for felony expungement?
There is usually a waiting period of at least five years after completing certain types of probation. For other non-conviction records, expungement may be available immediately or after a short [...]
What’s the difference between expunging and sealing a felony?
Expungement erases the record completely, while sealing hides it from public view but allows law enforcement and certain agencies to access it. Many felony convictions that can't be expunged may [...]
What types of felony charges are eligible for expungement?
Only certain non-conviction felony cases—such as those that were dismissed, resulted in a not guilty verdict, or were vacated or pardoned—can be expunged. Convictions generally do not qualify unless they [...]
Can I expunge a felony conviction in Illinois?
In most cases, felony convictions cannot be expunged in Illinois. However, if your felony case was dismissed, resulted in an acquittal, or you completed certain types of probation (like TASC [...]
How do you begin the expungement or sealing process?
Obtain your entire criminal background: If you have ever been arrested, you have a record. Even if an arrest did not result in a conviction, you still have an arrest [...]
What information do you need to begin the process?
Information that you can provide that would help us expedite the process would be: Date of the arrest(s) Law enforcement agency that arrested you Charges Disposition (outcome) of each case [...]
Were you found guilty of a misdemeanor and placed on conditional discharge, sentenced to probation or jail time?
Oftentimes, these cases cannot be expunged, but you may qualify for sealing under certain conditions. Contact Xpunge Chicago today to determine your options.
Were you found guilty and placed on court supervision for a misdemeanor offense?
Most of these cases may be expunged, but only after meeting certain conditions imposed by the court. You must have: Successfully completed the term of court supervision; Not have been [...]
Were the charges dismissed or dropped before going to trial?
Yes, these arrests are eligible for expungement.
