People often want to clear their records in anticipation of an employer’s background check, or just because they want to put the whole thing behind them. It’s not always possible to clear your record – it depends on the offense.
There are two ways to clear a record – you can get it sealed or expunged. Sealing hides your record from employers and the general public. It’s still viewable by law enforcement, and in some cases it can be released by court order. Expungement erases a record completely.
You generally can’t clear DUIs or felonies (except some Class 4 drug offenses). And having more than one conviction might prevent you from getting either off your record.
If you’re thinking about pleading guilty to an offense, consider how it will affect your record, including whether it will be permanent. Be careful of promises that an offense can be cleared later on. Consider talking to an experienced expungement attorney before making a decision.
To learn more visit, http://www.findgreatlawyers.com/ExpungementRecordSealingIL.htm