IN PERSON: Free Expungement Clinic

Saturday, January 24, 2026: 10:00 a.m.

In partnership with the LA Law Library, Community Legal Aid Socal is offering a free expungement clinic. The clinic is open to qualifying residents of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino and select areas within Orange County. The information session and attorney consultations are FREE. 

No pre-registration is required. Walk-ins only. Please arrive on time.

The first part of the program will be an information session. It will cover what expungement is in California, how participants are eligible for the program and what documents are required from them to participate in later sessions. Following the information session, attorneys will be onsite to answer questions, open files, complete intake and start your expungement case that day.

Attorneys will provide consultations regarding Dismissals/Expungements, Arrest Record Sealings, Reductions, Juvenile Record Sealings and Certificates of Rehabilitation/Pardons. 

If participants have questions, they are encouraged to call 714-571-5200. 

LIVE ZOOM: Free Expungement Clinic

Wednesday, March 18, 2026: 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

This clinic will be hosted via ZOOM. Scroll down to view link:

In partnership with the LA Law Library, Community Legal Aid Socal is offering a free expungement clinic. The clinic is open to qualifying residents of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino and select areas within Orange County. The information session and attorney consultations are FREE. 

No pre-registration is required.

The first part of the program will be an information session. It will cover what expungement is in California, how participants are eligible for the program and what documents are required from them to participate in later sessions.

If participants have questions, they are encouraged to call 714-571-5200. 

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IN PERSON: Resolving Conflict Through Mediation: Access, Equity and Early Resolution

Monday, March 16, 2026: 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Join us for a conversation about how mediation helps build stronger communities. Panelists will share ways to resolve conflicts early, use culturally responsive approaches, and show how mediation works in both public and private settings. 

Presented by: Los Angeles Count Consumer & Business Affairs

To register for the event, please CLICK HERE.

ON DEMAND: Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Class recorded April 27, 2026

 
Are you struggling with student loan debt? Contrary to popular belief, it may be possible to have your student loans discharged in bankruptcy. This class will provide you with the foundational knowledge you need, whether you're considering filing for bankruptcy or simply want to understand your rights.
 
Class covers:
  • Overview of how student loans can be discharged through bankruptcy
  • The process for requesting student loan discharge and how courts decide if your loans qualify for discharge
  • The difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
  • Resources and next steps for borrowers considering this option
 
Presented by: Public Counsel's Consumer Rights and Economic Justice Project.
 
To view the powerpoint for this class please CLICK HERE.

IN-PERSON: Free Expungement Clinic

Saturday, September 5, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

In partnership with the LA Law Library, Community Legal Aid SoCal and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers are offering a free expungement clinic. The clinic is open to qualifying residents of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernadino and select areas within Orange County. The information session and attorney consultations are FREE. 

No pre-registration is required. Walk-ins only. Please arrive on time.

The first part of the program will be an information session. It will cover what expungement is in California, how participants are eligible for the program and what documents are required from them to participate in later sessions. Participants will receive a clinic eligibility overview, resource referrals and limited scope consultations with an attorney. The attorney (s) will provide consultations regarding Dismissals/Expungements, Arrest Record Sealings, Reductions, Juvenile Record Sealings and Certificates of Rehabilitation/Pardons.

 For more information click here.

Attorneys will provide consultations regarding Dismissals/Expungements, Arrest Record Sealings, Reductions, Juvenile Record Sealings, Certificates of Rehabilitation/Pardons and more. 

If participants have questions, they are encouraged to call 714-571-5200. 

 

 



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