Criminal Record Expungement Clinic - Archived Posts

In this virtual clinic, occurring monthly, pro bono attorneys and law students interview participants seeking to have their criminal records expunged. Prior to the clinic, the participant’s eligibility for expungement has been determined. During the virtual clinic, pro bono volunteers gather facts about the participant’s life since conviction that demonstrate why the court should grant expungement. They then draft a declaration that will be submitted in support of the request for expungement. Attorneys may be paired with law student partners for this work. The remainder of the process is managed by CCLS’ community partners Root & Rebound and Clean Slate. A quarterly MCLE training webinar is provided for volunteers.