Archives for: June 2nd, 2021

Can You Seal Arrests and Dismissals on Your Criminal Record?

June 2, 2021
Arrests | Expungement | Sealing

If you have arrests and dismissals on your criminal record, can you seal them so that prospective employers and other people won’t be able to see them? This guide explains.

Can You Seal Arrests and Dismissals on Your Criminal Record?

You can seal arrests on cases that never resulted in a conviction. In fact, these are the types of cases that are always eligible for criminal record sealing:

  • Released without
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Can You Seal an Arson Charge on Your Criminal Record?

April 27, 2021
Sealing

If you’ve been convicted of arson – or any other crime, for that matter – you most likely don’t want your past hanging over your head. Having a criminal record is tough, and it disrupts your life; it can prevent you from doing the things you want to do, including getting a job, finding a place to live, and even getting credit.

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7 Criminal Offenses You Can Never Seal in Illinois

April 13, 2021
Sealing

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.

Here’s what they are.

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Does Your Criminal Record Clear After 7 Years?

April 7, 2021
Arrests | Background Checks | Convictions | Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing

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.

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Legal Tip of the Day (VIDEO): The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

March 24, 2021
Expungement | Records Sealing | Videos | Xpunge Chicago

Legal Tip of the Day: The Difference Between Expunging and Sealing Your Criminal Record in Illinois

Transcript:

My name is Matt Fakhoury with XpungeChicago.com, and here’s your Legal Tip of the Day from XpungeChicago.

Today’s Tip of the Day is about the difference between expunging versus sealing your record. An expungement is basically a deletion or erasing your record. A sealing means to cover or hide your record from the Read More

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Can You Expunge Sex Offenses From Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

March 10, 2021
Criminal Records | Expungement | Sealing | Sex Crimes

If you’re like many people who have sex offenses on an Illinois criminal record, you’re wondering if they’ll remain on your record forever – so can you expunge sex offenses in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know.

Can You Expunge Sex Offenses From Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

You cannot expunge the vast majority of sex offenses from your criminal record in Illinois. Any crime that requires you to Read More

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Can You Expunge a Dog Fighting Charge From Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

March 3, 2021
Expungement | Sealing

If you have a dog fighting charge on your criminal record, you need to know that in the vast majority of cases, you cannot expunge it. However, there is one exception.

Can You Expunge a Dog Fighting Charge From Your Criminal Record in Illinois?

The only way you can expunge a dog fighting charge from your criminal record in Illinois is if the charge never resulted in a conviction. That Read More

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What Should You Ask a Lawyer About Expungement?

February 24, 2021
Expungement | Sealing

If you’re like many people who want to clear a criminal record, you know that it’ll be easier if you have an attorney take care of the process for you. For most people, it all starts with a free case review – but when you’re talking to a lawyer about your situation, what should you ask? Here’s what you need to know.

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How to Seal Your Criminal Record in Chicago

February 10, 2021
Sealing

If you’re like many people, you want to know how to seal your criminal record in Chicago – but you aren’t quite sure where to start. For many people, the best solution is to work with a Chicago criminal record sealing attorney.

How to Seal Your Criminal Record in Chicago

The first step in sealing a criminal record is to get a copy of your entire criminal history. You need Read More

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Expungement in Illinois: Everything You Need to Know to Clear Your Criminal Record

January 21, 2021
Expungement

Expungement, in Illinois, is a process that can get you your life back. It can clear away your old criminal record and give you the fresh start you deserve. If your record is expunged, you don’t have to tell anyone that you were ever involved in the criminal justice system – and your past won’t come back to haunt you on background checks.

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