Expungement process

Just as in any criminal case, you do have the the option to represent yourself in the expungement process. There are, however, strict statutory...

Provided that you do not have any convictions in your background, your record is eligible for expungement right away. Keep in mind that if the...

2005...arrested for heroine possession. Convicted, did time. Asking around about expungement of this case. Can it be done?

You cannot expunge a conviction unless you're sentenced to qualified probation. Depending on the charge, you may be able to seal it. Certain...

What will show on a "criminal history" finger print screening?

There is no way to know this, it simply depends on what that particular "criminal history search" entails. If you were arrested and charged, the...

Is burglary eligible for expungement in a juvenile case? I don't have any convictions as an adult.

Yes, provided that this took place in juvenile court and you were not charged as an adult, you can have this record expunged. Keep in mind that...

What are my chances I got convicted of a felony for a uuw state of Illinois?

Clemency is your best option, but the likelihood of success is not very good and even worse if you proceed without an attorney. As an alternative,...

In Chicago, I was arrested for a gun in 2005. The case was dismissed (sol). Can I get a F.O.I.D. card.

Yes, but you should get the arrest expunged. If the case was dismissed, subject to any other convictions on your record, the arrest should be...

To obtain a certified copy of the disposition, you need to go to the clerk of circuit court in the county where the charges were brought. If you...

Fingerprint background check will likely show every arrest and charge when you were fingerprinted. Supervision means you did not have a conviction...

My brother is being charged with assault, what can happen if he doesn't show up with an attorney? Does he have a chance to win?

Depending on his employment status, he may be appointed a public defender. There aren't enough facts to determine if he has a chance to win at...