Having a misdemeanor on your record can feel like a weight you can’t shake. Whether it was a one-time mistake or something that didn’t even result in a conviction, the good news is — you might be able to expunge it and move forward with confidence. Lake County criminal defense attorney, Alan Lenczycki, explains more.

A tarnished background check, even with no convictions, can pose challenges in advancing yourself, including job prospects, college admissions, or rental applications. Expunging or sealing a criminal record in Illinois begins with petitioning the court to erase or completely remove them from public access.