Expungement Information

People with qualifying arrests and convictions may petition the court of their sentencing county to expunge or seal their records. We can answer your questions regarding eligibility for expungement and sealing. We also have an information packet explaining the process and requirements for expunging/sealing of records. However, the Office of the State Appellate Defender cannot represent you on a petition to expunge or seal our records. To contact us with questions, or to request a copy of the information packet, you may email, call or write us.  Be sure to include your mailing address if requesting a packet, as the packet cannnot be emailed. Forms and information may also be downloaded via the links below.

For our Chicago Office:

P.O. Box 64895
Chicago, IL 60664-0895.
Toll-Free: (866)787-1776
Fax:(312) 793-2278
Email: Expungement.Chicago@osad.state.il.us
  For our Springfield Office:

P.O. Box 5240
Springfield, IL 62705-5240
Toll-Free: (866)431-4907
Fax:(217) 782-5385
Email: Expungement.Springfield@osad.state.il.us



Be sure to include the county or counties in which your case(s) occurred.

2010 Instruction Guide

Attention Cook County Defendants

Forms and Directions For Filing

Packet A Forms and Instructions

Packet B Forms and Instructions

Packet C Forms and Instructions

Packet D Forms and Instructions

Indigency Application and Forms

List of Attorneys That May Be Able To Provide Legal Services

Expungement of Juvenile Crimes

Criminal Identity Theft Guide

Non-Cook ID Theft Instructions and Forms

IDES ExOffender Website