Category Archives: Expunging and Sealing

Your Old Arrest Can Finally Disappear: Illinois Expungement and Sealing in 2026

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Mike Baker

Illinois Expungement and Sealing: What You Can Clear in 2026 Illinois Expungement and Sealing: What You Can Clear in 2026 Illinois criminal records · Updated September 22, 2026 An old arrest can keep showing up long after the case is … Continue reading →

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Expunging, sealing criminal records, Illinois

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Mike Baker

Illinois has changed its expungement and sealing laws several times since I published this post. This post no longer reflects current law. Please read the updated post here: https://mikebakerlaw.com/blog/2026/09/22/illinois-expungement-sealing-2026/ EXPUNGEMENT: When a record is expunged, it is physically destroyed by … Continue reading →

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Expunging-Sealing Criminal Record-Illinois

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Mike Baker

EXPUNGEMENT: When a record is expunged, it is physically destroyed by each law enforcement agency, as if it never existed. SEALED: When an Illinois State Police record is sealed, it is no longer available to your employer or other members … Continue reading →

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