Criminal Record Expungement

The Expungement Team can help you clear your criminal record, opening doors for employment, business licensing, housing, education, and more.

What We Do:

Clear your record. Open new doors.

If you have a conviction in California, you may qualify to have it expunged – removing it from most background checks and opening new opportunities.

CCLS and volunteer lawyers provide free legal services to assist with every step of the process. We will determine if you are eligible for expungement, prepare the necessary court forms, help you draft your personal statement to the court and gather supporting evidence, and prepare you for any court hearings.

Three ways to get Help

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Fill out an application to determine if we can help you.

If you have a short deadline or have any questions, please call (559) 570-1200 or (800) 675-8001 for assistance.

Our offices are closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day and Thursday, November 12, 2026 for staff training.

We will reopen Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

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