Wheaton Lawyers Helping Clients Who Seek Record Sealing and Expungements
Many people seek to have their criminal record expunged or sealed for professional and personal reason. Having your criminal record expunged means that documents relating to arrests or charges typically include:
- Destroyed
- Off-limits to the public
- As though they never existed (or “sealed”)
Expungement can allow you to clear your record and increase your chances of passing criminal background checks. This is crucial because, even if you were arrested but found not guilty, your records are still kept by Illinois courts and law enforcement agencies, necessitating the need to actively take action to have them expunged. Do not hesitate to reach out to Beck & Houlihan, P.C., if you are interested in expunging your record. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge necessary to ensure the process is completed properly. Contact us today for help.
Expungement in Illinois
Expungement is available to certain individuals in Illinois who possess a criminal record. In general, it is possible to have your record expunged if you received an acquittal, if your case was dismissed, if no charges were filed, if there was a finding of no probable cause, or if you received court supervision that was satisfactorily terminated. However, if your crime was based on first-degree murder or other felony offenses, your case cannot be expunged. Ultimately, an attorney is your best resource if you are interested in expunging your record or if you simply have questions about the process.
Who Will Still Have Access to Your Records if They are Expunged?
Law enforcement agencies, state attorneys/prosecutors, the military, and the Department of Corrections will retain your criminal record for purposes of employment, regardless of expungement. It is also possible (although more difficult) for private companies to get a hold of your criminal records once they have been expunged.
Contact Our Criminal Law Attorneys Today
An attorney experienced in criminal defense can assist you with filing a petition in the county where you were arrested or where the charge was brought. It is crucial that you work with our experienced attorneys in these matters because just filing the petition is not enough; you must obtain the court order expunging your records in order for it to be effective. Our skilled criminal defense lawyers have extensive experience helping clients in DuPage and surrounding counties clear their criminal records. We are here to aggressively represent you in the Illinois court system. Contact Beck & Houlihan, P.C., today at 630-398-3185, or reach out online. We are prepared to work expeditiously to ensure your record is expunged and your good name is restored.