Michael Chomiak is a criminal defense attorney in Cook County Illinois, and he has extensive experience with expungement in Illinois.

Illinois Expungement Attorney

Under Illinois law, certain criminal records can be removed through a process of expungement. But this can only happen if you are eligible to do so.

Illinois Expungement Law

The law of Illinois expungement states:

  • The defendant has been found not guilty of the crime;
  • The defendant was released in terms other than conviction;
  • There was no finding of probable cause;
  • The case was nolle prosequi, meaning that the State’s Attorney dismissed the case;
  • A conviction or sentence placed on the defendant was later set aside by the court;
  • The Governor of Illinois issued a pardon on the defendant;
  • The defendant has been ordered supervision and two years passed after completion of the supervision; or
  • The case involved one of the following and five years has passed since completion of supervision

Need Help?

If you might qualify for expungement in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs, call Attorney Michael Chomiak 312.993.9200 today . He may be able to help you wipe the slate clean so you can get a fresh start on life.