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Category: Expungement / Sealing Records

Illinois Expungement Laws: Can You Clear Your Record?

A past arrest or charge—even one that didn’t lead to a conviction—can stick with you for years. It can show up in background checks, cost you job opportunities, or affect where you live.

Thousands of people in Illinois live with records that no longer reflect who they are. Expungement offers a chance to clear your name—but the process isn’t automatic or easy. That’s where the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, a respected Chicago, IL criminal defense attorney, can step in [...]

Is an Expungement Possible for Your Chicago Criminal Record?

Having a criminal record in Chicago can seriously impact your life. It can make finding a job, renting an apartment, or even getting into certain schools harder. But what if you could wipe the slate clean? Have you ever wondered if your criminal record can be erased? Expungement might be the answer.

What is Expungement?

Expungement is a legal process that removes or seals a criminal record, making it inaccessible to most employers, landlords, or educational institutions. When a record [...]

Can You Get Your IL Criminal Record Sealed or Expunged?

If you have a criminal record in Illinois, it can negatively impact your entire life. A criminal record can limit your employment opportunities, make it harder to find housing, and even harm your ability to obtain a loan or credit. 

Fortunately, Illinois law provides for the sealing and expungement of criminal records, allowing eligible individuals to move on from their past mistakes and start anew. The key word in that sentence, however, is “eligible.” You can only have your record [...]

Want a Truly Happy Holiday? Get Your IL Record Sealed or Expunged

In Illinois, it’s possible to have some criminal records sealed or expunged. Of course, pursuing a sealing or expungement can take time, effort, and money, but it’s worth it.

Want to know more about sealing and expungement in Illinois, and why it’s a gift you should consider giving to yourself this holiday season? Read on to find out more, including how you can pursue sealing and expungemen t– and why you should even bother to try.

Sealing and Expungement in[...]

Your Guide to Record Sealing and Expungement in IL: FAQs

Anyone who has been charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Illinois knows that the court process can be complicated. What many people don’t realize is that simply being arrested for a crime can impact your future, even if you’re never found guilty.

How is this possible? Because arrests go on your criminal record.

Criminal records are often inspected when applying for loans, places to live, and even a job. That’s why if you have a criminal record, it’s important [...]

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Understanding Illinois Hate Crime Enhancement Penalties and Legal Defenses

Hate Crimes

In Chicago, Illinois, hate crimes are treated with heightened severity due to their impact on individuals and communities. A hate crime enhancement can significantly increase penalties for offenses motivated by bias against specific protected characteristics. If you are facing such charges in Chicago, you can explore the legal framework and available defenses to protect your rights and achieve a fair outcome. A criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg in Chicago, knows how these enhancements work and [...]

How Body Camera Evidence Can Help Your Illinois Criminal Defense Case

Body Camera Evidence | Criminal Defense

Police body cameras are transforming criminal cases in Chicago. What was once a battle of witness statements and memory now often comes down to what the camera captured. This objective footage can expose flaws in the prosecution’s version of events or support your defense.

At the Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg, a trusted Chicago criminal defense lawyer, we know how to access, interpret, and use body camera evidence to protect your rights and strengthen your case.

Understanding Body Camera Evidence[...]