Expungement and Sealing of Records

Your Advocate for a Fresh Start

For individuals seeking to move beyond their criminal records and embrace new opportunities, our law firm offers comprehensive legal guidance in the expungement and sealing of criminal records. Distinguished by both experience and a commitment to client welfare, our firm is dedicated to assisting clients through each stage of the expungement or sealing process with professionalism and discretion. We recognize that a criminal records can impose long-term barriers to employment, housing, and personal advancement. Our legal team meticulously evaluates your eligibility for expungement and provides steadfast advocacy throughout the process. Whether you aspire to pursue new professional avenues, restore your reputation, or simply turn the page on previous mistakes, we are committed to supporting your journey toward a brighter future.

What is Sealing?

Sealing criminal records makes your case details unavailable to most employers, schools, financial institutions, and background checks. However, sealed records may still be accessed for law enforcement purposes or certain licensed occupations in Illinois.

What is Expungement?

Expunged criminal cases are effectively erased for almost all legal and public purposes, offering a clean slate. Unlike sealed records, expunged cases are not accessible during most background checks. However, they may still be visible for immigration or Homeland Security reviews.

What Our Clients Say

Gloria, Lake County Illinois

"omg where do i even begin, we were in need of a lawyer when my family was going through hard times and after calling and calling 100s of lawyers, joseph took our case and he was nothing short of a miracle, safe to say he did all he could do to help us, he was very understanding and reasonable and attentive."