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Illinois FOID Card Lawyers – Olson & Reeves

Has your FOID Card been revoked? Was your application for a FOID card denied? Is your past holding you back? Is an incident that happened a long time ago still a cloud hanging over you? Our Illinois FOID Card lawyers may be able to help! It’s possible to get your guns rights back!

We completely understand how frustrating it can be to be haunted by your past. Our Illinois FOID Card attorneys have heard the story time and time again, that something that happened years ago is now preventing them from getting a FOID Card, or even doing something as simple as hunting with their kids. Our FOID Card lawyers are standing by ready to help you get a revoked FOID Card back or appeal a denial of your FOID Card application.

Why Was My FOID Card Application Denied?

Our Illinois FOID Card lawyers can help you determine your eligibility for an Illinois FOID Card, discuss all of your potential options, and guide you through the confusing Illinois FOID Card process from start to finish in an extremely affordable and stress-free manner.

Common Illinois FOID Card Disqualifications:

Mental Health Treatment
Substance Abuse
Criminal Conviction
Order of Protection

If you have received a denial or revocation notice from the Illinois State Police, the attorneys at Olson & Reeves, LLC are prepared to help. We will carefully review your application and the surrounding circumstances to determine why your application was denied or why your FOID Card is being revoked. Our lawyers have the knowledge and the experience to assist you at every stage of the application and appeals process.

Can I get my FOID Card back after a felony conviction?

Can a convicted felony get a FOID Card in Illinois? Our FOID Card attorneys are frequently asked how a convicted felony may restore their gun rights. We understand how your criminal record interferes with your ability to get a gun license. We specialize in gun rights restoration and can help you get your gun rights back today!

In Illinois, a Judge or the Illinois State Police (ISP) may restore your gun rights if:

You have not been convicted of a forcible or violent felony in the last 20 years.
You are not likely to act in any way that presents a danger to the general public.
Restoring your rights would not be contradictory to public interests.
Restoring your rights would not violate federal firearms laws.

Where do I file my FOID Card application?

Whether your FOID Card application should be filed in the local county court where you reside or with the Illinois State Police, depends on the crime you were convicted for that is causing your denial.

The following crimes are not eligible for appeal to the Illinois State Police and must be filed in your local county court:

Treason
First Degree Murder
Second Degree Murder
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
Criminal Sexual Assault
Robbery
Burglary
Residential Burglary
Arson
Aggravated Arson
Kidnapping
Aggravated Kidnapping
Aggravated Battery resulting in Great Bodily Harm or Permanent Disability or Disfigurement
Any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual
Stalking and Aggravated Stalking
Domestic Battery
Any violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act
Any violation of the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act
Any violation of the Illinois Cannabis Control Act that is classified as a Class 2 Felony or greater felony
Any felony violation of Article 24 of the Criminal Code of 1961
Or any adjudication as a delinquent minor for the commission of an offense that if committed by an adult would be a felony.

Our FOID Card attorneys specialize in restoring gun rights in these situations, and we will do everything in our power to help you get your Second Amendment rights back!

How hard is it to get your gun rights back?

The process of applying for a FOID Card is easy. However, appealing a FOID Card denial or revocation is often more complicated. Each element of the appeal requires special attention and requires both specific and accurate information. In order to best assist our office in assessing the likelihood of restoring your gun rights, please be prepared to answer the following questions:

What offenses have you been convicted of that caused the revocation of your FOID Card?
What year were you convicted?
What county were you convicted in?
What was the sentence imposed as a result of the conviction?
What other offenses and arrests are on your criminal record?
If you were denied or revoked because of an Order of Protection or No Stalking, or Mutual No Contact Order, what are the details surrounding that situation?
If the denial or revocation is due to Mental Health, what are the details concerning your treatment?
Have you ever been hospitalized due to your mental health and was it voluntary or involuntary?
What are the reasons for seeking to restore your gun rights?
What are the reasons that you believe it is safe for you to own a firearm?

For more information on the process of reinstating your FOID Card, please review the information contained in the Illinois Firearms Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65)