MCLE Volunteer Training: Assisting with Expungements

Topics:
  • Continuing Legal Education Program (CLE)
  • Expungement

A record expungement allows individuals to dismiss misdemeanor criminal convictions, so they can seek jobs, engage in volunteer activities and pursue other opportunities. Learn to assist community members with the expungement process and get inspired to volunteer at a future clinic.

 

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit


Class covers:
Overview of the expungement process from the attorney’s perspective
Overview of the volunteer roles and responsibilities
The court forms needed to file for an expungement
How to accurately complete the forms
Presented by:

Rene Peña, Senior Paralegal, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)