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Our Naperville expungement attorneys further explore the expungement process in this companion article. We discuss the difference between sealing records and expungement, and what crimes can be expunged and which crimes cannot. Our Naperville expungement attorneys will work with you to decide what would be in your best interest and help you succeed.s
In this article, our Naperville expungement lawyers explain how you can get your Illinois marijuana conviction expunged.
As of 2020, marijuana possession is legal in Illinois under certain restrictions and guidelines. If you were convicted of marijuana possession of up to 30 grams, there is an automatic process of pardoning and expungement of the conviction from your record. For 30 to 500 grams, or if you were convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia, you must wait three years before petitioning for expungement.
For more on expunging your marijuana conviction in Illinois, read the full article by our Naperville expungement attorneys.
In this article, our Naperville expungement lawyers explain the 2020 legalization of marijuana in Illinois and how it will affect possession expungements moving forward.
In short, any conviction of less than 30 grams possessed of marijuana will be pardoned and expunged from your criminal record. For larger amounts, you must wait three years to begin the expungement appeals process.
In Illinois, expungement destroys the record and is generally available for: arrests that did not result in conviction; charges that were dismissed, stricken with leave to reinstate, or where you were found not guilty; and convictions for certain minor offenses specifically listed in 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. Sealing makes the record invisible to most employers and landlords but does not destroy it; law enforcement can still access sealed records. Sealing is available for most convictions not eligible for expungement, with some exceptions (such as DUIs and sex offenses). Since January 2020, many cannabis-related convictions from before legalization are eligible for automatic expungement or gubernatorial pardon under Illinois law. Waiting periods and eligibility rules are complex — an attorney can review your specific record and advise on the fastest path to relief. Learn more about Illinois expungement law.
The timeline for expungement in Illinois varies by county and case complexity. After a petition is filed with the appropriate circuit court, the Illinois State Police and relevant law enforcement agencies have 60 days to object. If no objection is filed, the court can enter an expungement order relatively quickly. If an objection is filed, a hearing is scheduled. DuPage County cases typically move through the process within 3–6 months from petition filing to court order, assuming no objections. After the order is entered, the relevant agencies have a set period to purge the records from their systems. Having an attorney prepare and file the petition correctly the first time avoids delays from errors or missing information. Contact our Naperville expungement attorneys to begin the process.
A criminal record — even an arrest that never resulted in conviction — can significantly affect your ability to get a job, rent housing, obtain professional licenses, or qualify for certain educational programs. Illinois law provides some protections: the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) prohibits employers from using expunged or sealed records in hiring decisions. However, without expungement, background check companies may still surface old records, creating barriers that shouldn't exist. Expunging or sealing a record removes these obstacles legally, allowing you to truthfully state in most contexts that you were not convicted of (or did not have) the expunged offense. For non-citizens, criminal records can also affect immigration status, making expungement even more critical. Our Naperville expungement attorneys can help you move forward.