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A DUI/DWI conviction will appear on a criminal background check requested by a prospective employer, landlord, or licensing authority, for example. Generally, the only way to remove a DUI/DWI conviction from appearing in some or all of such background checks is to have it expunged or sealed—which is only possible in limited circumstances.

In Illinois, a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction is a serious offense that will indeed appear on a criminal background check, which can be accessed by prospective employers, landlords, or licensing authorities. Illinois law does allow for the expungement or sealing of certain criminal records, which would prevent them from appearing on most background checks. However, DUI convictions are particularly difficult to expunge or seal. Generally, a DUI conviction cannot be expunged unless it resulted in a court supervision that was successfully completed and did not involve a death or serious injury, and even then, there are waiting periods and other conditions that must be met. If the DUI resulted in a conviction, it cannot be expunged or sealed. Therefore, in most cases, a DUI/DWI conviction will remain on a person's criminal record and be visible in background checks. It's important for individuals with such convictions to be aware of these limitations when considering their options for clearing their criminal record in Illinois.

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