Clearing your criminal record requires the utmost attention to detail and can be a tedious process if the appropriate paperwork is not filled out properly. If you don’t even meet the eligibility requirements to have your criminal records expunged, you could be wasting valuable time and money. That’s why it’s important to hire a skilled expungement attorney who will offer you a free initial evaluation to see if you qualify to have your records expunged.
The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore & Associates in Wheaton, Illinois, can petition to have your records sealed or expunged. Our law firm has handled many cases involving DUI and other traffic violations, drug possession, and shoplifting. We understand the embarrassment a criminal record or an arrest charge for a misdemeanor can bring to you and your family.
As one of the leading law firms rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, a published reference guide to all of the top attorneys, who have been rated by their legal colleagues for their exceptional standards, Salvatore C. Miglore has garnered the highest rating with an AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 score.
In Illinois, certain criminal offenses can either be sealed or expunged. Further, there are other offenses that might only be sealable and not expungable at all. The basic difference is that an expungable offense is where the entire record is obliterated from all law enforcement personnel and the general public. However, a sealable offense only seals or secures the records from the general public, like employers and licensing agencies, in order to obtain employment and professional licenses or certifications.
However, even if the offense is not expungable or sealable, a chance may still exist-for the right reasons-to apply for executive clemency or a pardon from the governor of the State in Illinois. Salvatore C. Miglore has experience with these petitions and has secured a complete pardon with an expungement from former Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn on behalf of one of his clients that had 2 arrests and convictions on their record very recently.
If there’s any doubt in your mind as to whether or not you qualify for an expungement, the best option for you would be to contact our office today and speak to an expungement attorney. We represent clients in DuPage, Lake, Will, Kendall, McHenry, Cook, Kane, and DeKalb counties, including the cities of Chicago, Aurora, and Naperville, Illinois. Call us today at (630) 933-8400 for a free initial consultation.