Clear Your Illinois Criminal Record

Get Help Clearing Your Illinois Criminal Record in Chicago with Chicago’s Top Expungement Lawyers at Edward Johnson & Associates P.C.

Assisting With The Expungement or Sealing for your Illinois Criminal Record

Providing Continued Support After an Arrest Or Conviction

The Illinois Criminal Identification Act allows individuals in certain situations to clear arrests, charges, probation supervisions, or even convictions from their criminal records through expungement or sealing. With an expungement, all or part of your Illinois criminal record is actually physically destroyed so that it is no longer available for anyone to discover.

Are Your Records Elgible to be Sealed or Expunged?

Not every record can be expunged or sealed. For example, criminal convictions and supervisions are generally not eligible for expungement under Illinois law. Certain types of felony probation are not considered to be convictions and, therefore, may be an exception to the law.

Because of the many possible exceptions, it is always important to have an experienced expungement lawyer review your individual situation.

What can be expunged and how?

Not every record can be expunged or sealed. For example, criminal convictions and supervisions are generally not eligible for expungement under Illinois law. Certain types of felony probation are not considered to be convictions and, therefore, may be an exception to the law.

Most Felony Convictions may not qualify

Felony convictions can be expunged but they are more dificult.

Some felony convictions may qualify

Class 3 or Class 4 felonies, certain drug-related felonies under the Cannabis Control Act Section 402 of the Controlled Substances Act, some prostitution-related Class 4 felonies

How difficult is it to expunge/seal a record?

To remove, expunge or seal an Illinois criminal record is not easy. There are between 5 – 10 forms you have to fill out, get records of your convictions, file with the appropriate circuit court and much more.

How much does it cost to wipe your criminal record?

The amount depends on the type of case you have and the county where you are filing and additional court costs. Getting your criminal record expunged or sealed costs anywhere from $600 – $1500 in Illinois.

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Illinois criminal records are tough to get rid of, but we know how to do it better than any other firm and do so for a cheaper cost than most services out there!

Can I view my criminal record?

Any individual may approach any Illinois law enforcement or correctional facility or licensed fingerprint vendor agency during regular business hours for the purpose of obtaining the individual’s criminal history transcript through Illinois’ Access and Review process.

Still have Questions on how we assist with the expungement or sealing for your Illinois criminal record?

Call our office any time and we will provide you a free consultation on our approach to clearing your criminal record.

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The expert attorneys at Edward Johnson and Associates P.C. take pride in providing open and honest communication to our clients throughout the legal process and strive to prepare for any criminal, forfeiture, or expungement case to get the best results for you.

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