Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

How to be free of criminal conviction?

I was charged and convicted of 2 felonys,back in 96. I was given 1 year on each case that was to run concurent.I servred 62 days in the ill.dept. of corrections. Well now I am working 2 jobs, and finally got custody of my son back.I have been off parole since 97. could you tell me is there anyway to get these convictions expunged or pardoned or anything I cant get a decent job or get on with my life. I realize what was in the past was all my fault, but i served my time, paid my debt to society, is there anything i can do,short of changing my identity?please let me know.thanks.


Asked on 3/17/00, 6:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: How to be free of criminal conviction?

You may think about seeking a pardon

from one or both convictions. Give

this careful thought. It won't

hurt to try. I suggest that you

contact the Governor's Office in

Springfield for more information.

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Answered on 3/24/00, 11:48 pm


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