New: Insights: Tamara Holder on Pardons, Illinois, the GovernorMORE>>
Tamara is a frequent guest on Rev. Jackson's weekly "UpFront" television show (Word Network). She has been interviewed by CAN-TV, NBC5, CBS2, Fox and CLTV.
Q: I was found not guilty. Do I still need to have my record expunged?
A: Yes. Your criminal record contains all your arrests, whether you were found guilty or not.
Q: If my case was dismissed, is there anything to expunge?
A: Once you are arrested, you have a record. If you want the record of your arrest expunged, you must be proactive and take it upon yourself to expunge the record.
Q: I was wrongly arrested to begin with do I still need to get expunged?
A: Unfortunately, the Criminal Identification Act makes no distinction between those who have ”good” arrests and “bad” arrests. (MORE)
Tamara N. Holder is one of Chicago's rising attorneys and legal analytical stars. She has received recognition and awards from some of the country's most powerful and political people and organizations. Tamara is a highly sought-after public speaker and she is often interviewed on television and radio.
Tamara is the principal of The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLC, founded in 2005. Her work includes: criminal defense, expungement, race discrimination, police brutality, public policy, and pro bono practices.
Retained as lead counsel in Chicago’s riveting “Severed-Feet” case.
2007
Retained by heavyweight boxer, Fres Oquendo, to investigate discriminatory practices at Glenbard North High School (IL), that led to the expulsion of his daughter.
2007
Appointed by Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge to investigate Defendant’s claims of forced false confession by infamous ex-Chicago Police Officer, Jon Burge.
2007
Awards: - Rainbow PUSH Coalition - Female Leader of Community Service Award
- IL Department of Human Services – Social Justice Award
- Women of Power Org. (Cook County Sheriff’s Dept.) - Certificate of Appreciation
Chicago’s Rising Star Attorney Tamara N. Holder Renowned For Seeking Expungement and Pardons
Founds Weekly Pro Bono Clinic At Rainbow PUSH CHICAGO, IL (January 29, 2008) – Criminal Defense Attorney, Tamara N. Holder, founded www.xpunged.com as a recourse for people to clear criminal records through expungement, sealing and pardons. After establishing her own practice, she quickly learned how even a dismissed arrest can return to haunt people, even if it was 20 years ago. Whether one is seeking employment, access to credit, admission... (More)
• 2005 Establishes The Law Firm of Tamara N. Holder, LLC. Work includes: Criminal Defense, Expungement & Sealing, Pardons, Race Discrimination, Police Brutality, Public Policy and Pro Bono. • 2005 Launches www.xpunged.com, a website focusing on helping people clear their criminal records. • 2005-8 Represents numerous clients in felony and misdemeanor cases ranging from murder/violent crimes to gun/drug possession. • 2006 Invited to sit on advisory board of Women of Power Org. (Cook County Sheriff) • 2006 Investigates Railroad industry’s improper employment practices, represents workers fired in the name of “homeland security.” • 2006-8 Legal Analyst on Radio and Television programming: - TELEVISION: Word Network (Up Front with Rev. Jackson), CAN TV, NBC5, CBS2, FOX, WGN, CLTV. - RADIO: 1690 AM WVON (Cliff Kelley, Santita Jackson, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton), 560 AM WIND (JT Foxx), Clear Channel, WGN. • 2006 Founds weekly Expungement/Pardon Pro Bono Clinic at Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition. • 2006-8 Invited public speaker: College of Lake County, Northeastern Illinois Univ., Lincoln Technical Institute, IL Dept. of Human Services, IL Dept. of Teen and Family Services, Near North Health Service Corp., Cook County Jail and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. (More)
Chicago’s Rising Star Attorney