Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

how to file a petition for expungment

I accepted a plea bargain for a misdemeanor charge of retail theft in 1990 in Illinois. I have not been arrested since. How do I file a petition to get my record expunged? Is there a charge? I no longer live in IL, so dropping by the courthouse is not feasible. Thanks for your help.


Asked on 7/04/06, 10:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Rosenblat Michael C. Rosenblat., P.C.

Re: how to file a petition for expungment

What county were you arrested in? You do not need to personally appear to file the petition.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 2:04 pm
Amil Alkass LAVELLE LAW, LTD

Re: how to file a petition for expungment

Unfortunately, a trip to the courthouse is required. You will need to file a petition to expunge with the clerk of the court in the county where your arrest was made. However, if you have a conviction, you will not be able to unexpunge it unless receiving a pardon from the prison board. If you have any more questions, you can email me. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/04/06, 1:20 pm


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