Illinois Expungement

Expungement Explained

Making Sense Of Expungement

Making sense of your legal options during the expungement process can be difficult. Statues are filled with legal jargon that oftentimes seem to make little sense. The exact definition of expungement varies greatly by state, which makes getting a record expunged tougher. For someone looking to put the past behind them, any sort of misunderstanding makes the already difficult task of assimilation that much harder.

Expungement Explained

Oftentimes, the terms “sealed” and “expunged” are thrown around interchangeably. While they both refer to the same thing, they still differ slightly. Generally speaking, sealing an arrest record involves completely removing an arrest from public. On the other hand, expunging a record will reflect a dismissed case with a finding of “not guilty,” but still show the original arrest and charge. Again, each state varies on how they define sealing or expungement.

Prerequisites For Expungement

Although every state has their own individual filing procedures and requirements for expungement, all require the person filing a petition to have finished their probation, paid all fines, taken all court-appointed classes, remained in good standing, and must not have been convicted of another crime during the probation period.

Finding A Skilled Expungement Lawyer

RecordGone will be there with you every step along the way to make sure you know we are working for you. They will answer any questions you have about the record sealing process. Technical legal terminology and court procedures will be explained in a clear and easy to understand manner. Do not let uncertainty stop you from getting a job. A trained RecordGone attorney will make sure you are not left in the dark during any step of the expungement process.