Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles helps eligible individuals with barriers that stand in the way of them having gainful employment. We may be able to help with:
- Comprehensive services to clean a criminal record through expungement and Prop 47 petitions
- Ban the Box or Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance violations
Need help getting a copy of your criminal record? Read this how-to guide.
You can also refer to our partner organizations for assistance with expungement-related matters:
A New Way of Life Reentry Project (ANWOL), which offers clinics, legal advice, and representation.
- Address: PO BOX 875288, Los Angeles, CA 90087
- Phone: (323) 563-3575
- Fax: (323) 563-3445
- Email: info@anewwayoflife.org
Youth Justice Coalition (YJC), which offers clinics and community programs including support groups and access to Transformative Justice circles (not necessarily only for youth).
- Address: 7625 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Phone: (323) 235-4243
- Email: michael@youth4justice.org
Los Angeles County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (LACBA), which refers lawyers.
- Phone: (213) 243-1525
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Clinics
Legal Intake Clinic
If you’re navigating justice system involvement and need assistance, visit LAFLA’s monthly legal intake clinic to find out if you qualify for free legal help with issues including, record expungement, felony/misdemeanor reductions, occupational licensing, driver’s license and traffic issues, and more.
2025 Dates:
- Tuesday, July 15
- Tuesday, August 19
- Tuesday, September 16
- Tuesday, October 21
- Tuesday, November 18
- Tuesday, December 16
Hours:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Southeast LA WorkSource Center
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
10950 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Virtual Expungement Clinic
Hours:
2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
All participants must be pre-screened for our services and pre-registered for our clinics. Call 1-800-399-4529 or apply online for screening and registration.
