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The Issue
Expungement is the legal process of removing a criminal record, including arrests and convictions, from the public record. However, expungements are often not widely available and are difficult to obtain due to legal, procedural, and financial barriers.
Expungement laws and processes vary by state and county, which makes clearing criminal records a complex task, generally requiring the assistance of an attorney to help determine eligibility for relief and to navigate the process to obtain relief. To help mitigate the process, NACDL partners with organizations across the nation to host expungement clinics.
If you would like to share your organization's upcoming expungment clinic on our page, or learn more about NACDL's work around expungement services, please fill out the request form above.
Upcoming Clinics
September 29, 2023 Allegany County Expungement Clinic
Do you have a criminal record in Maryland? You may be eligible for an expungement! Join NACDL and partners on September 29, 2023 for another Allegany County Expungement Clinic. Intake will occur between 11am-1pm at 138 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. Walks-ins are welcome and expungement services will be offered for free. Please bring your CJIS records if possible. Refreshments and other great resources will be provided. Please call the American Job Center at 301-777-1221 or email cumberland@dllr.state.md.us with any questions.
Allegany County Expungement Clinic September 29, 2023 Flyer
Previous Clinics
March 31, 2023 Allegany County Expungement Clinic
NACDL, the American Job Center, Western Maryland Consortium, Maryland Legal Aid, Area Health Education Center West (AHEC West), United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission (HRDC), Department of Rehabiltation Services (DORS) and Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) kicked off Second Chance Month by returning to Cumberland Maryland host another Allegany County Expungement Clinic on Friday, March 31 2023. Through the clinc, NACDL and partners were able to assist nearly 70 individuals with pro bono expungement services and resources. We would like to extend a big thank you to our dedicated partners and everyone who showed up to help make this clinic a useful resource for the community.
March 31, 2023 Allegany County Clinic Flyer
September 30, 2022 Allegany County Expungement Clinic
2022 Allegany County Clinic Flyer
Through the 2022 Allegany County Expungement Clinic, NACDL, the American Job Center, Western Maryland Consortium, Maryland Legal Aid, Area Health Education Center West (AHEC West), Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission (HRDC), and Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) offered over 60 individuals pro bono expungement services and resources. Expungement is an essential but difficult to navigate post-conviction relief process that helps remove barriers to meaningful second chances. We would like to thank our partners and everyone who showed up to make this day possible!
