Archives for: March 29th, 2023

How to Check Your Eligibility for Record Sealing in Illinois

March 29, 2023
Criminal Records | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re looking to start fresh and leave your criminal past behind you, sealing your criminal record in Illinois may be an option worth considering. But before you start the process, you need to determine whether you’re eligible. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to check your eligibility for record sealing in Illinois and why obtaining a copy of your criminal record and consulting with an attorney are Read More

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The Ultimate Guide to Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

March 22, 2023
Criminal Records | Employment | Sealing

A criminal record can have significant long-term consequences, from impacting job opportunities to hindering housing options. However, in Illinois, certain criminal records can be sealed, giving individuals a second chance. Sealing your criminal record in Illinois can be a complicated process, but this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to navigate it successfully.

The Ultimate Guide to Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

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Navigating the Illinois Expungement Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

March 15, 2023
Criminal Records | Expungement

Having a criminal record can have long-lasting consequences, from limiting job opportunities to affecting housing and educational opportunities. Fortunately, Illinois law allows for certain criminal records to be expunged, giving people a second chance. Navigating the Illinois expungement process can be complicated, which is why it’s crucial to have an experienced attorney guide you through the process. In this guide, we’ll provide a step-by-step overview of the Illinois expungement process Read More

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Why Do Landlords Run Background Checks, and What Will They See On Yours?

December 21, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Expungement | Landlords | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you’re like many people, you know that when you apply for a new place to live, the landlord is probably going to run a background check on you. But if they do that, will they be able to see old arrests, charges and convictions? What else will they see? This guide explains the following:

  1. What is a background check, and why do landlords run them on prospective tenants?
  2. What
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What Information Do You Need to Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record?

October 26, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Records Sealing | Sealing

If you want to expunge or seal your criminal record, you need specific information from your criminal record. This guide explains what information is necessary and how to get it.

What Information Do You Need to Expunge or Seal Your Criminal Record?

To expunge or seal your criminal record, you need to get certain information, including your:

  • Arrest date
  • The police department that arrested you
  • Offense that caused your arrest
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Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

January 26, 2022
Background Checks | Criminal Records | Domestic Violence | Records Sealing

If you’re like many people with a criminal record, you want to know what will show up if someone – like a landlord, an employer, your school or even a creditor – does a background check on you. But let’s get specific: Will a domestic violence conviction show up on a background check? This guide explains.

Will a Domestic Violence Conviction Show Up on a Background Check?

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Can You Join the Army With a Criminal Record?

January 12, 2022
Criminal Records | Expungement | Xpunge Chicago

If you’re like many people, you’d like to join the Army – after all, who wouldn’t want benefits and a steady paycheck?

But what if you have a criminal record? Will they even let you in?

This guide explains. 

You may be able to join the U.S. Army with a criminal record – but whether they’ll let you in depends on several factors. First, the severity of the crime matters Read More

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Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Charges Were Dropped?

December 15, 2021
Criminal Records

If you have ever been arrested, you have a criminal record – even if the state of Illinois dropped the charges against you. Here’s what you need to know. 

Do I Have a Criminal Record if My Charges Were Dropped?

As soon as someone is arrested and brought to jail, their information is entered into the police database. (On TV, they call it “booking” someone.) When your information goes into Read More

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Why Do You Need a Notice of Filing for Expungement and/or Sealing?

July 15, 2021
Sealing

If you’re like many people, the prospect of expunging your criminal record sounds great – expungement gives you the fresh start you deserve. No more criminal record hanging over your head, preventing you from getting a good job, finding a place to live, or being accepted to the schools you want to attend.

But the actual process of expunging your criminal record can be complex and time-consuming, which is why Read More

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Can You Expunge Weed Convictions in Illinois?

July 10, 2021
Drug Crimes

If you’re like many people, you have weed convictions on your Illinois criminal record – and you’d like to clear them to give yourself a fresh start. But can you expunge weed convictions in Illinois? This guide explains.

Can You Expunge Weed Convictions in Illinois?

Marijuana is now legal in Illinois – it has been since January 1, 2020. And fortunately, part of the law that made weed legal also Read More

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