Robert’s Journey: Unemployed to Hired in 10 Months
“How can I support my family when no one will hire me?” “Where am I supposed to live when no one will rent to me?” “I want to be a [...]
How does a clean criminal record impact jobs & housing?
The Real Benefits of Clearing Your Criminal Record A majority of Coalition Legal clients say they obtained a job and were able to afford better housing after getting their record [...]
Meet Tara: No Longer a Teen Mom in Trouble
A teenage mom at the age of 16, Tara hoped her mother would care for the baby so she could finish high school. But her mother, a single mom, needed [...]
When Someone’s Lie Leads to Your Arrest
How Expungement Helped One Man Move Forward The Story of a Retired IDOT Worker Kingsley, a retired 20-year employee for the Illinois Department of Transportation, had a successful career as [...]
Change to Expungement Payment Process
How Electronic Payments Will Simplify the Expungement Process Coalition Legal is doing more than helping clients clear old criminal records. Our team is advocating for change across the legal system, [...]
Coalition Legal Spearheads Improved Expungement Process in Lake County
How Coalition Legal Helped Simplify the Expungement Process People seeking to expunge their criminal records in Lake County, IL have less hurdles to face, thanks to the hard work of [...]
