Will Expungement Remove Everything from Your Record?
People walk into our office in McHenry with a lot of hope wrapped up in one word: expungement. And honestly, that hope is well-placed. Getting a record cleared can open doors that have been shut for years. Jobs, housing, professional licenses. The problem is that a lot of people assume expungement wipes the slate completely […]
What is the Difference Between Expungement and Sealing in Illinois?
What is the Difference Between Expungement and Sealing in Illinois? Expungement and sealing are both ways to limit access to your criminal record. The difference between expungement and sealing in Illinois is that expungement permanently erases your record, while sealing keeps the record confidential and restricts who can view or obtain it. If you were […]
Advice on Cannabis Expungement
When Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2019, the bill allowed those with cannabis related convictions to expunge their records. Source: https://www.wsiltv.com/news/experts-offer-advice-for-cannabis-record-expungements/article_ac4cd650-20b3-11ec-bb4b-5f8a8871e1f6.html