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- Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: School (September 21, 2012)
- Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: Employment | Chicago Criminal Expungements Blog (September 30, 2012)
- Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: Employment (September 30, 2012)
- Misconceptions – Expungements Are Not Automatic (October 5, 2012)
- Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: Housing (October 13, 2012)
- How Long Will an Arrest be on My Criminal Record? (October 28, 2012)
- Can’t Expunge or Seal? You Still Have Options (November 3, 2012)
- How Long Will It Take To Clear My Record? (November 10, 2012)
- Stand a Fighting Chance (November 18, 2012)
- Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: It’s Public (November 25, 2012)
- Reasons to Clear Your Criminal Record: Immigration (December 2, 2012)
- Can a Retail Theft Be Expunged? (December 9, 2012)
- The Process of Clearing Your Criminal Record (December 16, 2012)
- Start Off the New Year Right – Xpunge Your Past, Xpand Your Future (December 29, 2012)
- Don’t Keep The Past In the Past This Year – Xpunge Your Past, Xpand Your Future (January 5, 2013)
- Domestic Battery – Life Long Consequences (January 13, 2013)
- A DUI Cannot be Expunged Unless… (January 21, 2013)
- Can’t Clear Your Entire Record? Then Clear Part of it! (January 27, 2013)
- The Stupid Mistake (February 4, 2013)
- The Stupid Mistake: XpungeChicago.com Blog (February 4, 2013)
- The Expungement Process: It’s Quicker Than You Think! (February 17, 2013)
- Juvenile Records are Not Automatically Expunged (February 24, 2013)
- Case Dismissed = Automatic Clearing of Criminal Records? (March 10, 2013)
- Man arrested with gun in holster challenging concealed carry ban (March 12, 2013)
- Expedite Your Expungement: It is Now Faster to Expunge Your Past and Expand Your Future! (March 19, 2013)
- Simple Battery can be a Simple Expungement (March 25, 2013)
- Prosecutors, judges ignore federal ruling against state concealed carry ban (April 1, 2013)
- Criminal Record Clearing (April 1, 2013)
- Expunge Your DUI Arrest!!! (April 9, 2013)
- The Importance of Expunging Your Juvenile Record (May 1, 2013)
- Juvenile Expungements: A Tragic Story (May 12, 2013)
- XpungeChicago – Serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties: (May 27, 2013)
- Mistakes of the Past (June 17, 2013)
- House Bill 3061 – The New Sealing Law (June 28, 2013)
- New Criminal Record Clearing Law (July 11, 2013)
- Why Should I Seek an Expungement? (July 29, 2013)
- The New Sealing Law Has Finally Gone Into Effect! (August 14, 2013)
- Attention Job Seekers! (August 30, 2013)
- Stay Informed: Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses Are on Your Record! (October 16, 2013)
- Ring in the New Year with a Fresh Start! Xpunge Your Past, Xpand Your Future! (December 9, 2013)
- Now is the Time: Expunge Your Past, Expand Your Future (December 22, 2013)
- New Law May Aid Some With Felony Records (January 3, 2014)
- Get a Clean Slate – Expunge Your Past, Expand Your Future (January 3, 2014)
- Chicago Expungement Attorney – Matt Fakhoury (January 19, 2014)
- XpungeChicago – Serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs (February 9, 2014)
- 3 Things You Need to Know About Expungement (March 17, 2014)
- State’s Objection: What to Do at Your Hearing (March 31, 2014)
- Bill Automatically Expunges Some Juvenile Arrests (April 1, 2014)
- Drug Charges and Getting a Job (April 11, 2014)
- What’s the Difference Between a Pardon and Clemency? (April 25, 2014)
- The Chicago Expungement Process Explained (May 9, 2014)
- Can I Get a Marijuana Conviction Expunged in Illinois? (May 23, 2014)
- Juvenile Arrest Records: Is There Any Hope? (June 6, 2014)
- Criminal Record Expungement in Illinois: What About Felonies? (June 20, 2014)
- Chicago Expungement of Juvenile Records: New Legislation to Help Young Adults (July 2, 2014)
- Expungement vs. Sealing in Illinois (July 4, 2014)
- Can I Have Domestic Battery Expunged from My Record in Chicago? (July 18, 2014)
- New Law Helps Ex-Offenders (July 21, 2014)
- Juvenile Arrest Records in Chicago (July 25, 2014)
- How to Have Your Chicago Arrest Record Destroyed (August 1, 2014)
- Sealing Theft, Forgery and Other Class 4 Felonies in Chicago (August 15, 2014)
- How to Get a Pardon in Illinois (August 29, 2014)
- Sealing Violent Misdemeanors: Gov. Pat Quinn’s New Law (September 5, 2014)
- How to Help a Loved One Get a Criminal Record Expunged in Cook County (September 12, 2014)
- What You Need to Know About Juvenile Expungements in Chicago (September 26, 2014)
- Job Applicants with Criminal Records: Know Your Rights (October 10, 2014)
- The Criminal Identification Act in Illinois (October 24, 2014)
- The 5-Year Waiting Period for Illinois Expungement (November 7, 2014)
- The Expungement Glossary: Terms You Need to Know (November 21, 2014)
- Can You Expunge Violent Misdemeanors in Illinois? (December 5, 2014)
- Do I Have to Tell Employers about Expunged or Sealed Records? (December 5, 2014)
- Why Can’t Drinking and Driving be Expunged in Illinois? (January 2, 2015)
- Record Numbers of Wrongfully Convicted Citizens Exonerated in 2014 (January 27, 2015)
- How Long Does it Take to Seal a Criminal Record in Chicago? (January 30, 2015)
- How to Get a Pardon from the Governor of Illinois (February 13, 2015)
- Concealed Carry Permits and Expungements in Chicago (February 27, 2015)
- Veterans and Expungement in Illinois (March 16, 2015)
- Cook County Expungement FAQ (March 27, 2015)
- New Governor, New Pardons: Gov. Bruce Rauner Issues First Two Pardons (April 7, 2015)
- How to Get Your Criminal Records in Skokie, Schaumburg or Rolling Meadows (April 10, 2015)
- Am I Eligible for Expungement in Chicago and Cook County? (April 24, 2015)
- When Do You Need a Background Check Lawyer in Chicago? (May 8, 2015)
- Cook County Expungements: What to Expect (May 22, 2015)
- What Criminal Records Cannot Be Expunged in Chicago? (June 5, 2015)
- What to Ask Your Chicago Expungement Lawyer (June 19, 2015)
- How Can Employers Use Your Criminal History Against You? (July 3, 2015)
- Can Landlords See Criminal Records in Illinois? (July 17, 2015)
- Can You Expunge a Juvenile Record in Illinois? (July 31, 2015)
- Can You Expunge Sex Offenses in Illinois? (August 14, 2015)
- How to Get a DUI Off Your Record in Illinois (August 28, 2015)
- 4 Reasons to Have Your Criminal Record Expunged in Illinois (September 14, 2015)
- How to Expunge a Criminal Record (September 28, 2015)
- Can You Join the Military With a Criminal Record? (October 12, 2015)
- Can You Seal Class 3 or Class 4 Felonies in Chicago, Illinois? (October 26, 2015)
- What’s the Difference Between Expungement and Sealing? (November 9, 2015)
- Criminal Record Sealing: New Law May Allow You to Seal Before Completion (November 22, 2015)
- Where to Get Your Criminal Record in Rolling Meadows (November 23, 2015)
- Certificate of Expungement for Military Service Members (December 21, 2015)
- Expungement in Chicago: What You Need to Know (January 4, 2016)
- How to Find the Best Expungement Lawyer for Your Needs in Chicago (January 18, 2016)
- Chicago Arrest Records: What You Need to Know (February 1, 2016)
- How to Seal a Criminal Record in Illinois (February 15, 2016)
- What Information Do You Need to Expunge Your Record in Chicago? (February 29, 2016)
- What Counts as a Conviction for Expungement Purposes in Illinois? (March 14, 2016)
- Illinois Expungement Terms: What You Need to Know (April 25, 2016)
- Juvenile Expungements in Illinois: Are They Automatic? (May 9, 2016)
- Do I Qualify to Seal My Criminal Record in Illinois? (May 23, 2016)
- How Do I Find My Criminal Record in Chicago? (May 31, 2016)
- Criminal Record Expungement: The Basics (June 7, 2016)
- Which Crimes Do NOT Qualify for Criminal Record Sealing in Illinois? (June 13, 2016)
- Chicago Criminal Record Expungement: Common Questions (June 25, 2016)
- Could You Expunge Your Criminal Record in Skokie, IL? (June 28, 2016)
- Can a Criminal Record Stop You From Getting a Job in Chicago? (July 8, 2016)
- 3 Secrets Most Chicago Expungement Lawyers Won’t Tell You (July 11, 2016)
- Information You Need to Expunge Your Record in Chicago (July 12, 2016)
- How Does the Expungement Process Work in Chicago? (July 18, 2016)
- What to Do if Your Criminal Record Prevents You From Getting a Job (July 26, 2016)
- How Long Should You Wait Before You Apply for Criminal Record Expungement (August 1, 2016)
- What if You Aren’t Eligible for Expungement in Chicago? (August 8, 2016)
- Who Can See Your Criminal Record? (August 15, 2016)
- An Overview of Expungement and Sealing in Chicago (August 30, 2016)
- What Offenses Can Be Expunged in Chicago? (September 12, 2016)
- Expungement of Adult Criminal Records in Chicago and the Suburbs (September 26, 2016)
- Let’s Talk About Criminal Record Sealing in Chicago (October 9, 2016)
- Do I Have a Criminal Record in Chicago, Rolling Meadows, or Skokie? (October 24, 2016)
- Criminal Background Expungement (November 7, 2016)
- Misdemeanor Expungement in Illinois (November 21, 2016)
- Changes to the Illinois Criminal Identification Act Could Give YOU a Fresh Start (December 15, 2016)
- How Do I Get an Expunged Record in Illinois? (December 19, 2016)
- How Do I Get My Criminal Record Expunged? (January 16, 2017)
- University of Illinois Students With Criminal Records May Be Eligible (January 30, 2017)
- What is the Expungement Process Like in Chicago? (February 13, 2017)
- Can I Expunge a Misdemeanor in Chicago? (February 27, 2017)
- How Do I Get Rid of My Criminal Record? (March 11, 2017)
- Clearing Your Criminal Record is More Important Now Than Ever (March 13, 2017)
- How to Find Your Cook County Arrest Record (March 27, 2017)
- Chicago Expungement: An Overview (April 10, 2017)
- Veterans and Criminal Record Expungement in Chicago (April 24, 2017)
- Types of Criminal Records in Illinois (May 8, 2017)
- What Are the Differences Between Expungement and Sealing? (May 22, 2017)
- What is the ICIA? (June 5, 2017)
- How to Expunge an Arrest Record (June 19, 2017)
- What is the Criminal Record Expungement Process Like? (July 3, 2017)
- How to Get Your Record Expunged in Chicago, Skokie, or Rolling Meadows (July 17, 2017)
- Expunge Your Arrest Record: What You Need to Know (July 31, 2017)
- Interviewing Expungement Lawyers? Here’s What to Ask (August 7, 2017)
- Can You Really Remove Your Criminal Record? (August 14, 2017)
- Great News for People With Felonies in the Past: HB 2373 Signed Into Law (August 29, 2017)
- Great News for People With Felonies in the Past: HB 2373 Signed Into Law (August 29, 2017)
- What is Criminal Background Expungement? (September 12, 2017)
- Who Can See Expunged Records in Illinois? (September 26, 2017)
- 3 Reasons to Seal Your Criminal Record (October 10, 2017)
- What Parts of a Criminal Record Are Public? (October 24, 2017)
- Expungement Basics (November 7, 2017)
- How Can I Check My Criminal Record? (November 21, 2017)
- Can a Conviction Be Removed From a Record? (December 19, 2017)
- How to Find Out if You’re Eligible for Criminal Record Expungement (January 5, 2018)
- What to Wear to Court (January 16, 2018)
- Do I Have a Criminal Record? (January 30, 2018)
- How Can You Tell if You’re Eligible for Criminal Record Expungement or Sealing? (February 13, 2018)
- Do Expunged Records Show Up on Background Checks? (March 13, 2018)
- How Long Does It Take for a Record to Be Expunged in Chicago? (March 27, 2018)
- What Are Expungement Services in Chicago? (March 27, 2018)
- Do Felonies Ever Go Away? (April 10, 2018)
- Do Juvenile Records Show Up On a Background Check? (April 24, 2018)
- What Do They Reveal in a Background Check? (May 15, 2018)
- Criminal Record Expungement in Oak Lawn: What You Need to Know (May 29, 2018)
- How to Seal a Criminal Record in Riverdale (June 11, 2018)
- South Side Criminal Record Expungement Basics (June 26, 2018)
- Are Juvenile Records Automatically Expunged? (July 10, 2018)
- Do Arrest Records Show Up on a Criminal Background Check? (July 24, 2018)
- Expungement FAQ for People Who Live in Rolling Meadows (August 7, 2018)
- How to Know if You Qualify for Criminal Record Expungement (August 21, 2018)
- What Crimes Can Be Expunged in Illinois? (September 4, 2018)
- How to Expunge a Criminal Record in Lincoln Park (September 18, 2018)
- Expunge a Misdemeanor in Illinois: What You Need to Know (October 2, 2018)
- Do I Qualify to Seal My Criminal Record? (October 17, 2018)
- 3 Types of Criminal Records in Illinois (October 30, 2018)
- Where to Get Copies of Your Criminal Records in Chicago (November 13, 2018)
- Does Expungement Erase an Arrest Record? (November 27, 2018)
- How Can I Get My Criminal Record Expunged? (December 11, 2018)
- How to Get a Clean Criminal Record (January 8, 2019)
- What is the Expungement Process Like? (January 29, 2019)
- Do Arrests Show Up on Criminal History Reports in Illinois? (February 5, 2019)
- What Crimes Cannot Be Expunged in Illinois? (February 19, 2019)
- Expungement Definition (March 5, 2019)
- How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Riverdale (March 12, 2019)
- Can a Criminal History Prevent You From Getting a House in Chicago? (March 19, 2019)
- Who Qualifies for Criminal Record Expungement? (March 26, 2019)
- Chicago Expungement Lawyer Matt Fakhoury Discusses the Jussie Smollett Case on CNN (March 28, 2019)
- Can You Expunge or Seal a DUI in Illinois? (April 2, 2019)
- Expungement in Illinois (April 9, 2019)
- Felony Expungement in Illinois (April 16, 2019)
- How to Get a Record Expunged in Roseland in Chicago (May 21, 2019)
- Can You Join the Military With an Illinois Criminal Record? (May 28, 2019)
- Can You Join the Illinois National Guard With a Criminal Record? (June 4, 2019)
- How to Get Your Criminal Record Expunged in New City, Chicago (June 11, 2019)
- How to Clear a Misdemeanor From Your Record in Chicago (June 18, 2019)
- Can You Seal an Arrest for Domestic Battery if You Weren’t Convicted? (June 25, 2019)
- Can You Seal an Animal Cruelty Conviction in Illinois? (July 2, 2019)
- List of Crimes You Can Seal in Illinois (July 9, 2019)
- Can You Expunge Convictions in Illinois? (July 16, 2019)
- Expungement in Illinois in 2019: What You Need to Know (July 23, 2019)
- Can You Expunge a Juvenile Record in Chicago? (July 30, 2019)
- FAQ On Juvenile Expungement in Illinois (August 6, 2019)
- Expunging Juvenile Records in Illinois: Where to Get Copies (and Why You Need Them) (August 13, 2019)
- Can Employers Hold Your Criminal Record Against You? (August 20, 2019)
- What Types of Juvenile Records Can Be Expunged? (August 27, 2019)
- How Do You Know if You’re Eligible for Expungement? (September 5, 2019)
- Could You Clear Your Own Criminal Record? (November 5, 2019)
- Military Criminal Record Expungement: What You Need to Know Before You Enlist (February 5, 2020)
- Who Can Get a Criminal Record Expunged in Illinois? (March 3, 2020)
- Can You Expunge a Sexual Assault Conviction in Illinois? (March 18, 2020)
- Expunging Your Record When Courts Are Closed (March 27, 2020)
- Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Case Was Dismissed? (April 7, 2020)
- Get a FREE Guide to Criminal Record Expungement and Sealing in Illinois Now! (April 14, 2020)
- Can You Clear Your Criminal Record Right Now? (April 28, 2020)
- Expungement Waiting Periods in Illinois (May 20, 2020)
- How Do You Get Court Records Expunged? (May 27, 2020)
- Can You Own a Gun if You Expunge Your Record in Illinois? (June 3, 2020)
- What Crimes Can Be Expunged in Illinois? (June 10, 2020)
- How to Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois (June 17, 2020)
- Is It Better to Expunge or Seal Your Record? (June 24, 2020)
- Can You Expunge an Order of Protection in Illinois? (July 1, 2020)
- How Long Does Expungement Take in Illinois? (July 8, 2020)
- Can Police See Expunged Records? (July 22, 2020)
- How Do I Expunge My Record in Illinois? (August 5, 2020)
- Expunging or Sealing Your Record on the Northwest Side of Chicago (September 2, 2020)
- Expungement FAQ (September 23, 2020)
- Is Getting Your Record Expunged Worth It? (October 1, 2020)
- Do Expunged Records Show Up on an FBI Background Check? (October 22, 2020)
- How to Start a Case to Expunge or Seal a Criminal Record (October 28, 2020)
- When is Your Criminal Record Created in Illinois? (November 4, 2020)
- How Long Do I Have to Wait to Expunge Criminal Records in Illinois? (November 11, 2020)
- How Long Do I Have to Wait to Seal Criminal Records in Illinois? (November 18, 2020)
- What Criminal Records Can You Seal Immediately in Illinois? (November 25, 2020)
- Do I Have to Tell Prospective Employers About My Criminal Record? (December 2, 2020)
- Do I Qualify for Expungement in Illinois? (December 9, 2020)
- Can You Expunge a Domestic Violence Charge in Illinois? (December 16, 2020)
- What Felonies Can Be Sealed in Illinois? (December 30, 2020)
- Expungement in Illinois: Everything You Need to Know to Clear Your Criminal Record (January 21, 2021)
- How to Seal Your Criminal Record in Chicago (February 10, 2021)
- Cook County Expungement Guide (February 16, 2021)
- What Should You Ask a Lawyer About Expungement? (February 25, 2021)
- Can You Expunge a Dog Fighting Charge From Your Criminal Record in Illinois? (March 4, 2021)
- Can You Expunge Sex Offenses From Your Criminal Record in Illinois? (March 10, 2021)
- Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois (March 24, 2021)
- Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): DUI and Driver’s License Suspension in Illinois (March 31, 2021)
- Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years? (April 7, 2021)
- 7 Criminal Offenses You Can Never Seal in Illinois (April 13, 2021)
- Expunging Your Record? Here’s What to Look For (April 20, 2021)
- Can You Seal an Arson Charge on Your Criminal Record? (April 27, 2021)
- Is it Better to Seal or Expunge Arrest Records in Illinois? (May 5, 2021)
- Can You Seal a DUI Conviction in Illinois? (May 13, 2021)
- How Long Do I Have to Wait to Seal My Criminal Record in Illinois? (May 19, 2021)
- How to Get Copies of Your Criminal Records in Illinois (May 26, 2021)
- Can You Seal Arrests and Dismissals on Your Criminal Record? (June 2, 2021)
- What Class 4 Felonies Can You Seal in Illinois? (June 3, 2021)
- Can You Seal a Theft Conviction in Illinois? (June 9, 2021)
- Can an Employer Ask Me About My Criminal Record in Illinois? (June 17, 2021)
- What Are the Abbreviations on an Illinois RAP Sheet? (June 24, 2021)
- Adult Expungement and Sealing Checklist for the State of Illinois (July 3, 2021)
- Can You Expunge Weed Convictions in Illinois? (July 10, 2021)
- Why Do You Need a Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing? (July 15, 2021)
- Clean Up My Record: What is Criminal Record Sealing? (July 21, 2021)
- The 3 Ways to File for Expungement or Sealing in Illinois (July 28, 2021)
- What Happens After a Judge Grants Your Expungement Petition in Illinois? (August 4, 2021)
- How to Prepare for Court for an Expungement in Illinois (August 11, 2021)
- Do I Have to Go to Court for an Expungement? (August 18, 2021)
- Can Anyone Object to My Expungement Petition? (August 25, 2021)
- What to Do if Someone Objects to Your Expungement (September 1, 2021)
- Is It Worth Getting Your Record Expunged? (September 8, 2021)
- How Long Does an Expungement Take in Illinois? (September 15, 2021)
- Do You Need Expungement if You Were Found Not Guilty of a Crime? (September 22, 2021)
- What is a Conviction for Expungement Purposes? (September 29, 2021)
- Can You Seal Aggravated Assault in Illinois? (October 6, 2021)
- Can You Seal a Sex Crime in Illinois? (October 13, 2021)
- Can You Seal Animal Cruelty Crimes in Illinois? (October 20, 2021)
- Can You Seal a Patronizing a Prostitute Conviction in Illinois? (October 27, 2021)
- Sealing a Reckless Driving Conviction in Illinois (October 29, 2021)
- Can You Seal Forgery Charges on Your Criminal Record in Illinois? (November 3, 2021)
- Can You Seal Steroid-Related Convictions in Illinois? (November 10, 2021)
- Can You Seal a Theft Arrest in Illinois? (November 17, 2021)
- Should You Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record? Which is Better? (November 24, 2021)
- In the News: Expungement Backlog Puts People’s Lives on Hold (December 1, 2021)
- Do I Need to Expunge an Arrest Record? (December 8, 2021)
- Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Charges Were Dropped? (December 15, 2021)
- Do Arrests Create a Criminal Record? (December 22, 2021)
- Does a “Not Guilty” Verdict Go On Your Criminal Record? (December 29, 2021)
- Can You Seal Just PART of Your Criminal Record? (January 5, 2022)
- Can You Join the Army With a Criminal Record? (January 12, 2022)
- Will a Drunk Driving Conviction Show Up On a Background Check? (January 19, 2022)
- Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check? (January 26, 2022)
- Expungement and Immigration (February 2, 2022)
- What if You Have Criminal Records in More Than One County in Illinois? (February 9, 2022)
- Can You Expunge Criminal Charges in Illinois? (February 16, 2022)
- Can You Get Pending Cases Off Your Record? (February 23, 2022)
- Can a Sex Offender Get a Pardon in Illinois? (March 2, 2022)
- Do Expunged Records Show Up on a Fingerprint Background Check? (March 9, 2022)
- Can You Get a FOID Card With an Expunged Record? (March 16, 2022)
- Do Arrests Show Up on a Background Check? (March 23, 2022)
- Does a Forcible Felony Stay on Your Record in Illinois? (March 30, 2022)
- If a Record is Expunged, Who Can See It? (April 6, 2022)
- Can a Felon With a Sealed Record Own a Gun? (April 13, 2022)
- Can Arson Be Expunged From Your Record in Illinois? (April 20, 2022)
- Can You Look Up Expunged Records? (April 27, 2022)
- Can Violent Crimes Be Expunged in Illinois? (May 4, 2022)
- Can Violent Crimes Be Sealed in Illinois? (May 11, 2022)
- Can You Get a Government Security Clearance With a Criminal Record? (May 18, 2022)
- Can You Work for the Government if You Have a Criminal Record? (May 25, 2022)
- Your Complete Guide to Expunging Your FBI Record (June 1, 2022)
- Illinois Expungement FAQ (June 8, 2022)
- What Do I Have to Tell Employers About My Expunged Criminal Record in Illinois? (June 15, 2022)
- Do You Have to Disclose Arrests to USCIS When You Apply for an Immigration Benefit? (June 22, 2022)
- How Long Do You Have to Wait to Seal Your Record in Illinois? (June 29, 2022)
- Can You Remove a Felony From Your Record in Illinois? (July 6, 2022)
- How Long Does it Take to Seal a Criminal Record in Illinois? (July 13, 2022)
- How Far Back Does a Background Check Go? (July 20, 2022)
- Does a Criminal Record Stay With You Forever? (July 27, 2022)
- Can You Expunge Convictions in Illinois? (August 3, 2022)
- How Do I Expunge My Record in Illinois? (August 10, 2022)
- How Long Does Expungement Take in Illinois? (August 17, 2022)
- Do Felonies Go Away After 7 Years in Illinois? (August 24, 2022)
- Can Employers See Sealed Records? (August 31, 2022)
- Can You View Your Own Criminal Records in Illinois? (September 7, 2022)
- Can You Expunge a Violation of an Order of Protection in Illinois? (September 14, 2022)
- Can You Expunge Reckless Driving if You Were Over 25 at the Time of the Offense? (September 21, 2022)
- Can You Seal a DUI Arrest in Chicago? (September 28, 2022)
- Can All Criminal Records Be Expunged or Sealed in Illinois? (October 5, 2022)
- 3 Benefits to Expunging Your Criminal Record in Illinois (October 12, 2022)
- Can USCIS See Sealed Criminal Records? (October 19, 2022)
- What Information Do You Need to Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record? (October 26, 2022)
- What Happens When a Landlord Sees Your Criminal Record? (November 2, 2022)
- Can an Employer Fire You if They Find Out You Have a Criminal Record? (November 9, 2022)
- What Info Shows Up on an Employment Background Check? (November 16, 2022)
- How Soon Should You Clear Your Criminal Record Before You Look for a Job? (November 23, 2022)
- Do Dropped Charges Show Up on Your Criminal Record? (November 30, 2022)
- Can Someone You Date Pull Up Your Criminal History? (December 7, 2022)
- Expungement vs. Sealing: Which is Right for You? (December 14, 2022)
- Why Do Landlords Run Background Checks, and What Will They See On Yours? (December 21, 2022)
- Why Do Employers Run Background Checks on Workers? (December 28, 2022)
- How Can You Overcome Negative Information in a Pre-Employment Background Check? (January 5, 2023)
- What Kind of Information Turns Up on a Criminal Background Check? (January 11, 2023)
- What’s the Basic Idea Behind Expungement in Illinois, and What Laws Govern It? (January 18, 2023)
- The Easiest Way to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Chicago: Let a Lawyer Do the Heavy Lifting (January 25, 2023)
- What is Expungement and How Does it Work in Illinois? (February 1, 2023)
- Why Getting Your Criminal Record Expunged in Illinois is a Smart Move (February 8, 2023)
- How to Prepare for the Expungement Process in Illinois (February 15, 2023)
- What to Expect During an Expungement Hearing (If You Get One) (February 22, 2023)
- 3 Benefits of Expunging Your Criminal Record in Illinois (March 1, 2023)
- How to Find a Lawyer to Help You Expunge Your Criminal Record in Illinois (March 8, 2023)
- Navigating the Illinois Expungement Process: A Step-by-Step Guide (March 15, 2023)
- The Ultimate Guide to Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois (March 22, 2023)
- How to Check Your Eligibility for Record Sealing in Illinois (March 29, 2023)
- The Benefits of Expunging Your Criminal Record in Chicago (April 5, 2023)
- How to Determine If You’re Eligible for Criminal Record Expungement in Chicago (April 12, 2023)
- The Steps Your Lawyer Will Take to Expunge Your Criminal Record (April 19, 2023)
- Why You Need a Criminal Record Expungement Lawyer in Chicago (April 26, 2023)
- What Happens After Your Criminal Record is Expunged in Chicago? (May 4, 2023)
- Huge Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Getting Your Criminal Record Expunged in Chicago (May 10, 2023)
- What You Need to Know About Clearing Your Criminal Record in Chicago (May 17, 2023)
- FAQ on Criminal Record Expungement in Chicago (May 24, 2023)
- Is Expungement Better Than Criminal Record Sealing? (May 31, 2023)
- The Importance of Expungement: Clearing Your Criminal Record in Chicago (June 7, 2023)
- Common Misconceptions About Expungement in Illinois (June 14, 2023)
- How Expungement Can Improve Your Employment Opportunities in Chicago (June 21, 2023)
- The Benefits of Expunging Juvenile Records in Chicago (June 28, 2023)
- Exploring Eligibility Criteria for Expungement in Illinois (July 5, 2023)
- Expungement vs. Sealing: Knowing the Difference in Illinois (July 12, 2023)
- 5 Things to Ask an Expungement Lawyer Before You Hire Them (July 19, 2023)
- 6 Reasons You Should Hire a Lawyer to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Illinois (July 26, 2023)
- Can a Criminal Record Stop You From Getting a Job? (August 2, 2023)
- What to Do if You Can’t Get a Job Because of Your Criminal Record (August 9, 2023)
- What to Do if You Have a Hard Time Finding a Place to Live Due to Your Criminal Record (August 16, 2023)
- Do you have to Tell Employers about your Criminal Record if it’s Expunged? (August 23, 2023)
- Do Arrests Show Up on Background Checks? (August 30, 2023)
- Can Having a Criminal Record Negatively Impact Your Life? (September 6, 2023)
- If You Expunge Your Record, Do You Have to Tell Anyone You Used to Have One? (September 13, 2023)
- 5 Fast Facts About Expungement in Illinois (September 20, 2023)
- 5 Reasons It’s Easier to Hire a Lawyer to Expunge Your Record in Illinois (September 27, 2023)
- What’s Better: Expungement or Sealing? (October 4, 2023)
- 5 Ways a Lawyer Can Make the Expungement or Sealing Process Easier on You (October 11, 2023)
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