In certain cases, a person arrested for or charged with certain types of criminal offenses may be eligible to seal or expunge the record under Illinois law.
Being able to seal or expunge the record may hide the booking photo or mug shot, police reports, charging documents, final disposition form and other records from public view.
The rules are often different for adult or juvenile cases. Additionally, eligibility requirements vary widely from state to state.
Use our directory to find an attorney that can help you determine whether you might be eligible to seal or expunge a criminal record in or around Will County, Illinois.
Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.
IADCL seeks to preserve fairness in the criminal justice system and to educate the public and attorneys.
Lawyer Referral Service in Will County, IL - The Will County Bar Association in Joliet, IL, sponsors a lawyer referral service. Private attorneys that practice within Joliet and throughout Will County serve on different panels depending on their experience in a particular practice area. The stated purpose of the program is to "assist the general public by providing a way in which any person who can afford to pay a reasonable fee for legal services may be referred to a qualified member of the bar." In exchange for a nominal $15 consultation fee, you will receive a 30 minute office consultation with the attorney to discuss the case and the attorney fees needed for additional representation.