A Bridge Forward - Evanston, IL

Empowering Second Chances Through Criminal Records Relief

A past arrest or conviction record often acts as a persistent barrier to employment, professional licensing, and housing. A Bridge Forward was founded on the principle that individuals who have addressed past mistakes deserve an opportunity to move forward without ongoing stigma. Serving Evanston, Cook County, and communities across Illinois, attorney Ina R. Silvergleid provides dedicated counsel in post-conviction relief, record expungement, and conviction sealing. Whether you need an attorney to clear an old arrest or file an executive clemency petition, the firm delivers skilled advocacy to restore your future.

Illinois Expungement and Record Sealing Services

Illinois statutes provide substantial avenues to clear or seal criminal histories. As an experienced criminal defense lawyers advocate focused on records relief, Ina R. Silvergleid identifies every eligible remedy under the Illinois Criminal Identification Act.

• Criminal Record Expungement: Petitioning the court to erase arrest records, dismissals, and supervisions so they no longer appear on background checks.
• Record Sealing: Sealing eligible felony and misdemeanor convictions, prohibiting civilian employers and the general public from viewing past records.
• Cannabis and Drug Record Relief: Clearing prior drug possession charges and qualifying drug crime defense lawyers records under Illinois reform laws.
• Executive Clemency and Pardons: Drafting clemency petitions to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board and Governor, requesting formal pardons with expungement authorization.

Professional Licensing Defense and Employment Advocacy

Beyond court records, A Bridge Forward represents licensed workers facing state regulatory barriers and counsels human resources departments on fair hiring regulations.

• IDFPR Professional License Defense: Representing nurses, counselors, therapists, and tradespeople facing license denials or disciplinary reviews from the state.
• Healthcare Worker Waivers: Preparing health care worker background waivers before the Illinois Department of Public Health for clinical employment.
• Employment and Labor Lawyers Compliance: Advising employers on compliance with Title VII and the Illinois Human Rights Act regarding background checks.
• Housing and Educational Relief: Helping individuals overcome criminal history barriers during college admissions and rental applications.

Compassionate Legal Representation

Clients seeking to find a lawyer who provides individualized support value Ina R. Silvergleid's dedicated background. An honors graduate of IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law inducted into the Order of the Coif, Ms. Silvergleid combines employment law knowledge with community legal advocacy to help clients achieve genuine rehabilitation.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

When you need to hire an attorney to eliminate background check barriers, A Bridge Forward is here to help. Contact the Evanston office today to schedule your free twenty-minute consultation.