Legal Rights & Record Relief After a Criminal Conviction

Learn how expungement, sealing, and record relief work — and whether you may qualify based on your case and state.

Understand what employers can and cannot consider during background checks, hiring, and job applications.
 

Know your rights when applying for housing, including public housing rules and private landlord screening.

Find free or low-cost legal help, legal aid organizations, and guidance on when you may need a lawyer.

See how licensing works with a record, what may disqualify you, and how to apply with confidence based on your career and state.

Learn how rights like voting, travel, licensing, and jury service are affected after a conviction — and when they’re restored.