Legal Support
Records expunged. Rights restored. Probation navigated. We help close the legal chapter so you can write the next one.
The Sentence Ends. The Paperwork Doesn't.
A record blocks housing, jobs, professional licenses, and the right to vote. Parole and probation rules read like a different language — and a single missed appointment can send a stable life back behind the wall. Most returning citizens cannot afford a lawyer, and the public defender stopped representing them at sentencing.
Our Legal Support program fills that gap. Record expungement, rights restoration, compliance coaching, ID restoration, and warm connections to pro bono attorneys for the matters we can't handle in-house. Everything is confidential, and you never pay out of pocket.
Request Legal HelpWhat We Provide
From the small paperwork to the big petitions
Record Expungement
Petition preparation, filing fees covered, court accompaniment, and follow-through until the record is sealed.
Voting Rights Restoration
Filing for restoration of voting rights, voter registration, and clear answers on when and how Maryland law restores the franchise.
Parole & Probation Compliance
Schedule tracking, reporting reminders, and advocacy when a missed appointment or technical violation puts you at risk of revocation.
ID & Document Restoration
State ID, Social Security card, birth certificate — coordinated start to finish so every other application can move forward.
Pro Bono Attorney Network
Warm referrals to volunteer attorneys for matters beyond our scope — family law, immigration, debt collection, and civil disputes.
Know Your Rights Workshops
Monthly clinics on stops, searches, housing discrimination, employment screening, and what to do when a situation goes sideways.
From Intake to Resolution
A clear path through the system that was not built for you
Confidential Intake
A 45-minute session with a paralegal or legal advocate — protected, judgment-free, no obligation. We map your situation and what's possible.
Records Review
Pulling your criminal record, parole/probation conditions, court fines, and any outstanding warrants. Knowing what's on paper before anyone else does.
Action Plan
Written legal plan — what we file, what we negotiate, what we hand to a pro bono attorney, and what comes first.
ID & Documents
Restoring state ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate so housing, employment, and benefits applications can move.
Filings & Court Accompaniment
Petitions filed, fees covered, and an advocate beside you at every court date. You should never enter that courtroom alone again.
Resolution & Beyond
Expungement granted, rights restored, and ongoing compliance support for as long as parole or probation runs.
Industry Benchmarks We Aim to Match or Beat
Targets drawn from the Clean Slate Initiative, Maryland Legal Aid reentry data, and the Brennan Center's voting-rights research
ID Obtained in 60 Days
State ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate restored within two months.
Expungement Petitions Filed
Of eligible participants have a completed petition filed within 90 days.
Successful Expungements
Granted by Maryland courts among eligible cases we file.
Probation Compliance
Avoid technical violations through compliance coaching and reminders.
Registered to Vote
Of eligible participants registered to vote after rights restoration.
Who Can Get Legal Help?
Open to anyone with a Maryland criminal record or current parole/probation supervision. No income requirement, no offense restriction, no out-of-pocket cost.
Expungement-Eligible
Anyone with convictions or arrests potentially eligible under Maryland law.
Currently on Parole or Probation
Need help staying compliant, addressing violations, or modifying conditions.
Voting Rights Restoration
Anyone wanting to register or confirm eligibility after a felony conviction.
Missing ID or Documents
Returning citizens without current ID, SSN card, or birth certificate.
Don't Carry the Paperwork Alone
Whether you need an expungement, an ID, or just clear answers about what your record actually means — we can help.