Yes, the new law goes into effect January 1, 2016. The law allows you apply for a restricted driving permit five years from the entry of your last...

Yes, your license will be valid once the removal/rescission of the suspension is reported to the Secretary of State. You or your attorney can...

Can a dui that occurred in Illinois in 2001 that was supposedly reduced to a reckless driving charge be expunged?

Unfortunately, DUI, even if reduced to Reckless Driving, is not eligible for expungement or sealing. This is true whether you received court...

Is there any way around the out of state hearing? Should I hire an attourney to help me with it? Or Fill it out best as I can?

The Secretary of State reinstatement hearing process, whether conducted in-person or via out-of-state packet, is extremely complex. A denial will...

Am I eligible for file sealment for an Illinois DUI first offense with Court Supervision. 3 years ago Dec 2012.

Unfortunately, a sentence of Court Supervision on a DUI is not eligible for expungement or sealing under Illinois law. Only a DUI that resulted in...

Caught with fake, suspended license for a year

Challenging the license suspension in these scenarios is often a losing battle, but can but attempted under certain limited circumstances. You may...

Do some counties in IL either balk or flat out lie about giving you your bond money back if you are found not guilty, dismissed?

The bond will be returned the the surety at the address listed on the bond slip. That means that the check will be sent to the person that posted...

A conviction for Domestic Battery (i.e. conditional discharge or probation) does not qualify for expungement or sealing. However, if you are given...

I was charged with retail theft , I took various gift cards from a store. This is my first offense.. Would I do any time jail ?

While it is unlikely that you would do any jail time for a first offense, you should discuss the details of your case directly with an attorney....

I have a forgery conviction, the offense was caught 3/2011, I didn't receive any jail time, I cashed a 1290 dollar check

If you were charged with a Class 4 felony under Section 17-3 of the Criminal Code you should be eligible for sealing 4 years from the termination...