reentry

We help individuals with arrest or conviction histories address legal barriers to housing, benefits, employment, etc.

Reentry Self-referral Form Temporarily Closed

In order to ensure the highest quality legal services to a large number of recent referrals, we will be closing the Reentry Self-Referral Form temporarily. We encourage those with arrest or conviction histories to come join us at the community events listed on the calendar below, where we will be available to answer questions, give information, and potentially take on cases depending on eligibility.

Addressing the many and varied collateral consequences of criminal convictions and incarceration

We help individuals with arrest or conviction histories with legal issues including criminal record remedies, suspended driver’s licenses, traffic court debt, public benefits, housing denials due to criminal record, employment and occupational license denials, and consumer issues.

Have Questions? Need Help?

  • Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
  • Oakland office: 510-663-4744
  • Richmond office: 510-233-9954
  • California Relay Service: Dial 7-1-1 or from TTY dial 1-800-735-2929 or visit California Relay Service for more information.

Reentry attorneys are available to serve clients in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, in legal areas including:

  • Clean Slate / Criminal Record remedies (e.g., "expungement")
  • Driver's license suspensions, traffic tickets, fines & fees
  • Housing denials / evictions due to criminal record
  • Employment background checks / professional licensing
  • Penal code § 290 Tiered Registry
  • RAP sheet and background check errors
  • Identity theft, credit reporting, consumer debt

Mental Wealth Block Party

Liberation Park 7101 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, United States

Join BayLegal's Reentry team at the Mental Wealth Block Party, where we will be available to answer questions, give information, and potentially take on cases depending on eligibility for those…

Oakland Community Block Party

DeFremery Park 1652 Adeline St, Oakland, United States

Join BayLegal’s Reentry team at the Oakland Community Block Party, where we will be available to answer questions, give information, and potentially take on cases depending on eligibility for those…

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April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Contra Costa County Clinics

All upcoming legal clinics serving locations in Contra Costa County and/or Contra Costa County residents.

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Disability nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Reentry Clinics

Upcoming reentry clinics in the Bay area

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Know Your Rights: SSI/SSDI and Incarceration

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Petition For Ability To Pay And Or Vacate Civil Assessment – Contra Costa County

Petition the Contra Costa County Superior Court to vacate a civil assessment, or to determine if you have the ability to pay your fine.

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Reentry Outreach Flyer – Alameda County

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Reentry Outreach Flyer – Contra Costa County

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Reentry Self-Referral Form

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Ability To Pay Application Form – Alameda County

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Alameda County Public Defender’s Office

Protecting and defending the rights of our clients through compassionate and inspired legal representation of the highest quality, in pursuit of a fair and unbiased system of justice for all

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Application To Vacate Civil Assessment – Alameda County

April 20 @ 10:38 pm

Client Complaint Procedures

Client Complaint Procedures The attached documents provide instructions on steps to take if you have a complaint about Bay Area Legal Aid: Client grievance procedure Procedimiento de quejas del cliente…