Goodwill Industries of Kentucky and its partners will host an expungement clinic on Thursday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Park Hill Community Center in Louisville.
Expungement is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is sealed from state or federal record. Today, there are tens of thousands of individuals behind bars in Kentucky. When they’re released, many will face challenges when reintegrating into their everyday lives, which includes finding reliable employment.
To provide a second chance for this population, Goodwill partnered with the Legal Aid Society, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, AppalReD Legal Aid and Kentucky Legal Aid to offer expungement clinics, where individuals can receive free legal advice from professionals. If participants qualify for expungement, they are guided through the process free of charge. Goodwill covers any fees for the expungement up to $600 per participant.
Last year, Goodwill expunged more than 5,000 records. To learn more about Goodwill’s Expungement Program or to register for a future clinic, visit GoodwillKY.org/Expungements.