At Xpunge Chicago, we understand that mistakes from the past can cast long shadows over your future. If you or someone you know is struggling with a criminal record, it’s essential to explore every available option. One of the most promising pathways is the Illinois Second Chance Probation program. In this blog post, we’ll [...]

                          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 [...]

If you're like many people, you've considered having your criminal record expunged - but what is expungement, and could it be the right choice for you? Check out this Illinois expungement FAQ to learn more, and if you don't see the answers to your questions here, call us at 847-920-4540 for a free case review [...]

Not all crimes qualify for expungement in Illinois – in fact, there are some things that have to stay on your criminal record forever. However, in some cases, offenses that don’t qualify for expungement still qualify for sealing. But what crimes can be expunged in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know. What Crimes Can [...]

Serious young man working on laptop at home. Focused entrepreneur working on computer sitting at table. Thoughtful worried guy reading important articles and working on computer. If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you want to know whether it’s going to follow you around forever. In some cases, a criminal record [...]

If you've been convicted of a misdemeanor crime in Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows or elsewhere in Illinois, you may be able to prevent people from seeing it in a background checkMany people with misdemeanor convictions qualify for criminal record sealing, which means the records that law enforcement agencies and the courts have will become private [...]

If you’re like many people, you want to know if you can expunge a misdemeanor in Illinois – and the answer is yes, but only if you meet certain conditions. Even if you don’t qualify for criminal record expungement, you may still qualify for criminal record sealing.Expunge a Misdemeanor in Illinois: What You Need to [...]

If you’re like many people with criminal records, you’d like a fresh start through expungement — and you certainly deserve one. But where would you even begin, and are your records eligible in the first place?Can I Expunge a Misdemeanor in Chicago?Many misdemeanor charges can be expunged in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois. In fact, [...]

Expunging a misdemeanor in Illinois may not be as difficult as it seems—but in order to qualify for expungement, you’ll need to meet certain criteria.Why Expunge a Misdemeanor in Illinois?Many people choose to expunge their criminal records to get a fresh start. Having a criminal record can prevent you from getting a job that you [...]

Starting January 1, 2015, people with certain violent misdemeanor convictions can petition the court to have their criminal records sealed, thanks to a new law signed into effect last week by Governor Pat Quinn. This law, which actually amends the Criminal Identification Act, still prevents sex crime-related misdemeanors from being sealed, as well as misdemeanors involving [...]

Most people believe that offenses such as driving without a valid license (625 ILCS 5/6-101) or driving on a suspended license (625 ILCS 5/6-303) are simple traffic violations that will not appear on a criminal background check. Unfortunately, however, the opposite is true: most traffic-related offenses are actually misdemeanors and far more serious than most [...]