Tuesday, November 17 • 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church • Parish Hall
St. Paul's is pleased to host another free Record Sealing Clinic on Tuesday, November 17, in partnership with the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and Legal Aid of Arkansas. The clinic will provide free legal guidance and assistance to individuals seeking to seal eligible misdemeanor and felony criminal records, making it possible for those records to be hidden from public view.
A criminal record can create lasting barriers to employment and housing, even for people who have completed their sentences and fulfilled their obligations to the court. Having to disclose a past conviction on a job or rental application can make it difficult to move forward. Record sealing offers an opportunity for people who have met the requirements of the judicial system to put the past behind them and pursue new opportunities.
At the clinic, participants can meet with legal advocates, determine whether their records are eligible for sealing, and receive assistance with the necessary paperwork. The clinic focuses on records from Washington County courts and surrounding communities, including Fayetteville, Springdale, Johnson, West Fork, Tontitown, Elkins, Farmington, Prairie Grove, and Lincoln.
Who may qualify?
Individuals may be eligible to seal certain misdemeanor and felony records, provided all court obligations have been completed. This includes restitution, court costs, fees, sentence requirements, and any applicable waiting periods. There is no limit to the number of eligible misdemeanor charges that may be sealed, although certain felony convictions also qualify.
What to bring: Please bring your sentencing order or disposition sheet, if available.
Registration is strongly recommended. To reserve a place, call Legal Aid of Arkansas at (870) 972-9224, extension 4324. Limited walk-in appointments may be available depending on attorney availability. Light refreshments and community resources will also be available.
Justice for All at St. Paul's
This clinic is part of St. Paul's Justice for All ministry, which works alongside community partners to address barriers that keep individuals and families from moving forward. Through record-sealing clinics, warrant clinics, and other community initiatives, this ministry seeks to interrupt cycles of poverty and help our neighbors build more secure futures.
We are grateful to our partners at the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and Legal Aid of Arkansas for making these services available to our community.