Expungements
Certain criminal charges and misdemeanor convictions can be cleared from your record under Alabama law. If you have eligible charges, we may be able to help.
Everyone deserves a second chance, but old charges and convictions can prevent people from finding jobs, housing, and other necessities. Alabama law allows for certain things to be cleared from your record so that they don't show up when someone runs a background check. More information is available through the links below.
Helpful Resources
Download this handout to learn more about expungement laws in Alabama. It will help you determine whether you have eligible charges, if you meet all of the requirements, and what steps you need to take next.
Find step-by-step instructions to guide you through the expungement application process, including links to all required forms.
The Alabama Legal Help website contains information about a number of different legal problems, including expungements.
Contact Us!
To learn more about our expungement clinics, fill out this form to see if we can help you:
Please note that in order to qualify for assistance, you must:
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Reside in Jefferson County, AL
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Live in a low-income household
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Have a qualifying charge or conviction (see Information About Expungements above)