Removing Legal Barriers,
Restoring Possibilities
We provide free and low cost legal services to clear past criminal records and other legal issues for those in Cuyahoga and adjacent counties.
Upcoming Office Hours & Events
LegalWorks hosts weekly free legal help office hours, as well as events and clinics, at various locations throughout Cleveland. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments help us serve you faster.
- For questions about these upcoming events, please email info@legalworksneo.org
How We Help
Seal your criminal record
Motions to Seal & Expungement
We may be able to work towards having your case sealed or removed from public record. Or, we may be able to lessen or remove any penalties.
Low-cost representation
Criminal Defense
We can provide defense in limited criminal matters including vacating pending traffic violations, managing misdemeanors, or dealing with probation or low-level felony warrants.
Get your license back
License Suspensions
We can help you get your license back in good standing and restore your driving privileges.
Remove arrest warrants
Arrest Warrants
We may be able to resolve outstanding warrants for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, probation violations, and other matters.
NEW!
Governor's pardons
Apply For A Pardon
LegalWorks can educate and help citizens determine their eligibility for a pardon under the Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project
UPDATE: Expanded Eligibility For Felony Records
Effective April 12 2021, those with unlimited felonies of the 4th and 5th degree (primarily thefts and drug offenses) can apply to have them sealed after only one year. Many more people with felony convictions are now eligible to seal their records!
Seal your record