Criminal Record Expungement Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services
Not Applicable.
Eligibility
- Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties.
- Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over.
- Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit, and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case.
- Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.
Required documents
Collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the telephone screening process.
Hours
Same as site hours. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800) 998-9454
Voice·
voice | Legal HelpLine for New Clients
(330) 535-4191
Voice·
voice | For Existing Clients
Email[email protected]
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call the Legal HelpLine for more information or apply online at www.communitylegalaid.org/apply as soon as possible. Registration is required.
Fees
Legal services have no fee, but there may be court costs.
Service area
Wayne County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Columbiana County, Ohio
Trumbull County, Ohio
Mahoning County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Medina County, Ohio
Stark County, Ohio
Provides assistance for people who want to submit a petition requesting that the court order the official and formal erasure of records related to a particular criminal case.
Last assured
02/09/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Community Legal Aid Services
Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.