Criminal records can be a barrier to finding a job or a place to live. Every sentence should not be a life sentence.

As many as one in three Americans have a criminal record, but your record does not have to define you forever. Massachusetts law allows certain charges to be sealed after certain waiting periods. Knowing your options and rights can help you on your path to a better life.

We help clients with:

• Getting a copy of their criminal record and understanding what’s on it

• Correcting mistakes

• Identifying, explaining, and assisting with sealing and expungement options in court or through the mail

• Denials for professional trade licenses due to CORI

• Talking about what employers and landlords can see on criminal records, both sealed and unsealed

• Knowing your rights