Reentry

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

Get Help with a Reentry Legal Issue

Our self-referral form is the fastest way to reach the Reentry team directly. All form submissions are confidential.

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

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