Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Sealment of felony records

Ihave class 4 and 3 felony record for depceptive practice and forgery, i have not been in trouble since 2005 can i get those records sealded? And how do i go about starting this process and getting a lawyer that can help me?


Asked on 2/14/09, 1:13 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: Sealment of felony records

Certain crimes can be sealed. To find out which ones go to www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org

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Answered on 2/16/09, 11:58 am
Jeremy Richey Jeremy Richey, Attorney at Law

Re: Sealment of felony records

Felony convictions for deceptive practice and forgery can't be expunged or sealed unless a pardon is received. Pardons are difficult to obtain.

http://www.jeremyrichey.com

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Answered on 2/15/09, 5:15 pm
Amil Alkass LAVELLE LAW, LTD

Re: Sealment of felony records

No, you will not be able to expunge/seal those conviction. The only felonys that are expungeable are minor drug possession or prostitution for felonies.

You will need to get a pardon from the governor.

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Answered on 2/16/09, 10:05 am


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