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The Illinois Supreme Court has recently reached a decision in Evans v Cook County State’s Attorney, holding that the Illinois firearm restoration process, underlined in Section 10(c) of the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act, is capable of restoring a petitioner’s firearm rights under both state and federal law! The decision comes as a relief to many waiting in limbo to see whether they could effectively restore their 2nd Amendment rights under Illinois law. We are now taking new clients for this service!

Has your fundamental right to possess and own a gun been prohibited in Illinois because of your past criminal record? We specialize in gun restoration law and we want to help you regain your gun rights.

We know that your old criminal record can negatively impact your life. One of the ways it can is by eliminating your constitutional right to own a gun. We are specialists in all kinds of post-conviction relief, and we will do everything in our power to help get your gun rights restored.

Relief from Firearm Prohibition in Illinois

Illinois statute 430 ILCS 65/10 allows the circuit court judge or Department of State Police to grant the restoration if they find that:

1. You have not been convicted of a forcible felony in any state within 20 years of the request for relief or at least 20 years have passed since the end of any period of imprisonment;
2. The circumstances regarding the conviction, the criminal history, and reputation show that you will not be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety;
3. Restoring the right would not be contrary to public interest.

Discover if you are eligible to get your gun rights restored by taking our confidential free online eligibility test

What Happens Once You Sign Up - Gun Rights Restoration Process in Illinois

Each gun rights restoration case in Illinois is different. The more time that has passed, the more we can show that you have done positive things in the community and that you are not a danger to public safety, the better chance you will have to get your rights restored.

Once you decide to go with our service, we commence working on your case that same day. The time it takes to complete a firearm restoration case in Illinois varies by county and as a general matter is very lengthy. The court process is usually adversarial with several hearings and back and forth with the prosecuting attorney. If your appeal for restoration is with the State Police, you can also expect a lengthy wait for your application to be reviewed. You should expect this process to take a year or more.

We have completed thousands of cases and we are well informed about the procedures in Illinois to get your 2nd Amendment rights back. We are prepared to write motions, do research, argue in court and respond to prosecutor opposition. All of what we do is incorporated into one low flat fee, with no surprise costs. We also offer flexible payment plans if you can’t pay all at once.

We believe in what we do, that’s why we do it. We look forward to helping you gain back your right to have a gun.

Read about a big second amendment battle we won for a Chicago client that fought against unjust gun rights laws. You can find the article here.

View all of the Firearm Rights Restoration Frequently Asked Questions.