• How to Clear a Misdemeanor From Your Record in Chicago

    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 [...]

    Published On: June 18, 2019|
  • Expunge a Misdemeanor in Illinois: What You Need to Know

    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 [...]

    Published On: October 2, 2018|
  • Can I Expunge a Misdemeanor in Chicago?

    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, [...]

    Published On: February 27, 2017|
  • Misdemeanor Expungement in Illinois

    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 [...]

    Published On: November 21, 2016|
  • Can You Expunge Violent Misdemeanors in Illinois?

    Beginning Januray 1, 2015, people convicted of violent misdemeanors, such as assault, battery and others, will be eligible for expungement.This is huge news.Before this amendment, the only way people convicted of assault, battery and other misdemeanor “crimes of violence” could get a fresh start was to apply for executive clemency in the State of Illinois.   Expunging [...]

    Published On: December 5, 2014|
  • Sealing Violent Misdemeanors: Gov. Pat Quinn’s New Law

    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 [...]

    Published On: September 5, 2014|

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