My class 3 felony was vacated 3 years ago and it still shows up on every background check ran on me. why is this happening?
Because you never asked to have it expunged.
Evanston, IL
Appeals Lawyer at Evanston, IL
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime
Because you never asked to have it expunged.
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