Expunging or sealing a criminal record in Illinois. When you are arrested or charged with an offense, a criminal record is created, even if you are released without being charged or found not guilty. These criminal records can be viewed by the public, including potential employers. You can hide some of these charges from being seen by the general public. This is called sealing. You …

Restoration of your Illinois Gun Rights. Many laws prevent convicted felons, and those convicted of certain misdemeanors, from possessing firearms. A recent ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court, however, allows for the restoration of civil rights, including the right to possess a firearm. To restore these rights an individual must first apply for a FOID card, receive a denial from the …

Removing an Illinois eviction case from my record. When your Illinois landlord files an eviction case against you, this becomes a public record. This might make it harder to rent in the future because most landlords run a background check when you apply to rent from them. You might be able to get the judge to seal the record. This means the circuit clerk won’t let anyone see or know about …