Illinois State Appellate Public Defender’s Expungement Unit

The Illinois State Appellate Public Defender's Expungement Unit is located in Springfield, Illinois. The Expungement Unit is a division of the Office of State Appellate Public Defender helping people with qualifying arrests and convictions on how to petition the court of their sentencing county to expunge or seal their records. This unit can answer your questions regarding eligibility for Expungement and Sealing. Their website has an overview explaining the process and worksheets to determine if an adult or juvenile qualifies to expunge or seal their record. They also provide instructions and forms. In addition, this organization has information and forms on Cannabis expungement and sealing. Furthermore, they provide information on alternatives to an expungement, such as a Certificate of Good Conduct and a Certificate of Relief From Disabilities. However, the Office of the State Appellate Defender cannot represent you on a petition to expunge or seal your records. To contact them with questions or to request a copy of the overview, worksheets and/or forms, you may email, call or write them. For further information, please contact the Expungement Unit directly.