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Illinois Expungement and Record Sealing Lawyer

Helping clients get a fresh start in DuPage, Cook, and surrounding counties.

What you need to know about expungement and record sealing.

Living with a criminal record can feel like carrying an invisible weight everywhere you go. That moment when a job application asks about prior convictions. The apartment lease that requires a background check. The professional license that hinges on your clean record.

For many of our clients, past mistakes continue to create barriers years after they've paid their debt to society.

What many people don't realize is that Illinois law provides pathways to clear or seal certain criminal records. The relief that comes with expungement or record sealing can be life-changing, opening doors that have long been closed and allowing you to finally move forward without the shadow of your past following you into every new opportunity.

At McMahon Law Offices, we've helped thousands of clients throughout DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Will counties successfully navigate the expungement and record sealing process.

Our team of former prosecutors brings unique insight into how these petitions are evaluated by the state and the courts. We understand exactly what information needs to be presented and how to effectively advocate for your second chance.

Whether you're seeking to expunge an arrest that never led to conviction, seal a minor conviction that's eligible under Illinois law, or even pursue executive clemency for more serious offenses, we'll guide you through each step with clear explanations and realistic expectations.

Our goal is straightforward: to help you clean up your criminal record to the fullest extent possible under the law, removing barriers to employment, housing, education, and personal advancement.

Your past doesn't have to determine your future - and we're here to help you turn the page.