Record Expungement Lawyer in Evanston

What is Record Expungement?

When one is convicted of a crime, there is a criminal public record established for that person.  Record Expungement is the process one goes through of having any convictions or arrests removed from one's public records so that they no longer appear. 

However, law enforcement personnel will still have access to someone's criminal history, even after an expungement.  A knowledgeable Skokie/Evanston record expungement attorney can assist in having an offense, violation, or arrest record expunged if your case meets certain legal criteria.  Some of these criteria include meeting probation criteria, obeying all issued court orders and no subsequent criminal offenses.

If you do not qualify for an expungement, you may still qualify to have your record sealed instead.  In these instances, your record would be sealed from the public, but law enforcement would not be required to destroy their records.

Because arrests and convictions can remain on public record and negatively impact your future, many people seek to have these records expunged. Expungement must be petitioned for and approved by the court.

Some reasons for having charges expunged are due to the bad effects it can create on your housing options, future employment, educational possibilities and the ability to obtain loans. Specifically, if you have a conviction on your record, you will not be able to obtain certain jobs, such as police officer, teacher, child care provider, tutor and others.  Many landlords checking credit and seeing you have a record will likely not want to rent to you, reducing your options on where you might be able to live.  And if you are trying to improve your education, you might not be accepted at some educational institutions.   Why take this risk, when you can possibly qualify to expunge your records with the help of a professional defense attorney.

At the Legal Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer, we are an intimate and experienced criminal defense law firm that has been assisting clients throughout Evanston, Skokie, Chicago, Cook County, and the North Shore with client records expungement.  Our dedicated lawyers will do everything possible to make sure your prior convictions get expunged, thereby improving your future outlook.  With over 30 year's experience, we have the skill and knowledge to provide you with exceptional legal counsel.  Call us for your free initial consultation.

To get an offense expunged from your records, contact a Skokie/Evanston Criminal Defense Attorney from the Law Firm of Pfeifer & Pfeifer.