Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Background check

I was convicted of a felony (3 counts of burglary) in 1996. I completed my probation in 1999 (community service, fines, no prison sentence). In 2003 I received my Bachelor's degree. I have been turned down for multiple job and career opportunities because of failed background checks. I have doubts that I can have my record expunged, but will I have the same fate if I relocate to a different state. Most of these background checks seem to have been done at county and not a state level.

Thank you.


Asked on 2/22/06, 8:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Rosenblat Michael C. Rosenblat., P.C.

Re: Background check

You need to file a petition for clemency.

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Answered on 2/22/06, 8:15 pm


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