If you have been arrested or convicted of a crime in the past, you might be wondering if there's a way to clear your criminal record and get a clean slate. Fortunately, in some cases, it is indeed possible to have your record expunged or sealed, which means that it will be erased or hidden [...]
PEOPLE V L.C. L.C. had a criminal history that involved felony drug offenses (720 ILCS 550), prostitution, battery and various other criminal offenses across multiple counties in Illinois. Attorney Purav Bhatt, through strategic filings, scheduling and negotiations was successful in expunging all of L.C.’s criminal history throughout Illinois. Attorney Bhatt argued before numerous courts and [...]
Starting next year potential employers will not be allowed to ask about criminal histories of job applicants. Beginning January 1, 2015, Illinois Law will not allow employers from asking about, requiring to disclose or using as a hiring factor, a person's criminal history. This law may sound curious at best, dangerous at worst, but the new [...]
Having a criminal record is a major obstacle to those trying to find a job. Most individuals don't know that some of these job seekers can remove these criminal arrests and dispositions through a process known as expungement or sealing. In Illinois, individuals can qualify to have all arrest that resulted in dismissals, misdemeanors that [...]
What is the difference between an expungement and sealing of my record? Criminal arrests can have many detrimental consequences in one's life. A criminal background can prevent you from finding employment, prevent you from being able to certify for certain licences or simply be an embarrassing mark on your record. Many of my clients ask me about what they [...]
