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Expungements

Illinois Expungements

Dupage County Expungement Attorney

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense or arrested for a misdemeanor but not convicted or found guilty, you may have the right, according to Illinois State law, to have your criminal record expunged. The Law Office of Emily J. Kelly in Downers Grove will provide you with a competent attorney to review your case.

When a record is expunged, it is removed from public access and becomes non-existent. Even if you were charged for a misdemeanor such as reckless driving, put on trial, and then acquitted, with the help of an attorney, you can legally petition to have your arrest record expunged.  This means that any background check that is performed by your current or future employer will not show that you were arrested nor will it expose your past criminal charges, as long as your case meets the eligibility requirements for expungement.

Eligibility Requirements for Expungement

If you’re facing trial for a misdemeanor and the final result did not lead to a conviction, jail time, or probation, then you could be eligible for having your record(s) expunged. Other qualifying requirements for expungement can include:

  • An arrest where the charges were dropped.
  • The defendant was found not guilty and as a result there was an acquittal after trial.
  • The governor grants a pardon that clearly states your records should be expunged.
  • Court Supervision was successfully completed over a specified period of time.

Justice You Deserve-Downers Grove, IL

The Law Office of Emily J. Kelly takes expungement cases seriously, and I will help you obtain the necessary documents from your arrest record so that we can review your situation. I will help you file a petition in Dupage County or Kane County where you may have been arrested. Should you be eligible for an expungement, I will aggressively fight to have any charge(s) brought against you, expunged. As your attorney, I will help you regain the right to your privacy.

No Time to Wait! Call now (630) 971-0100

Without proper representation, your criminal record may be open to the public, making it difficult to get employment, job promotions, and can cause embarrassment for you and your family. That’s why it is important to have an experienced lawyer with extensive knowledge to help you through the process. Contact my law office in Downers Grove, Illinois today to set up a free 30-minute consultation.