If you’re like many people, you have a criminal record hanging over your head – and you don’t want it to prevent you from getting a job, finding a place to live, or stop you from taking out a loan.
Fortunately, there may be a solution that works for you. You could be eligible to expunge or seal your criminal record in Illinois. Download our completely free e-book, Criminal Record Expungement & Sealing: A Complete Overview right now to find out whether you’re eligible!
Guide to Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing in Illinois
Inside your free expungement e-book, you’ll learn about:
What expungement really is, and how it’s different from criminal record sealing
How to figure out whether you’re eligible to clear your record, either through expungement or sealing
What types of crimes and offenses you can clear from your criminal record
How the expungement and sealing processes work
What happens if the state’s attorney or anyone else objects to your expungement petition
What the judge will review when he or she is considering your petition
Whether you’re entitled to appeal if you’re not happy with the judge’s decision
…and so much more!
What’s Inside Our Free Expungement and Sealing E-Book
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside this all-inclusive, information-packed e-Book:
If you still have questions about expungement or sealing, we’d love to help. Call us at 847-920-4540 right now or fill out the form below. You can also look into DIY expungement and sealing, which is an affordable alternative to having an attorney handle your case for you.
Why DIY?
If you have multiple cases in multiple counties, it may be a lot more cost-effective for you to handle them yourself. When you use our DIY expungement and sealing service, you get exclusive access to all our video and written instructions for filling out forms, how to file, and so much more. You also get access to an attorney who can help you through your case. Our DIY service is available for every county in the state of Illinois, so although we’re based in Chicago, you can use our service – and communicate with our attorneys – no matter where you are.
Get Your Free E-Book Now
Download your free Guide to Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing in Illinois now to learn all about the process and what you need to do to get the fresh start you deserve. If you have questions, call us at 847-920-4540 or fill out the form below. We’re here to help!
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
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.
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.
