ACC NCR: Pro Bono Clinic - Criminal Record Sealing with Rising for Justice

Volunteer for a Pro Bono Clinic with Rising for Justice

Topic: Criminal Record Sealing in DC

Partners: Rising for Justice

Clients: Low-income DC and Maryland residents working to move forward withtheir lives but held back by old criminal records. These records often block access to stable employment, safe housing, and even opportunities to volunteer at their child’s school.

When: Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 - 1:00 PM.

Where: Virtual via Zoom 

Who: In-House Attorneys 

Experience: No prior experience with record sealing, criminal law, or litigation is needed. All legal analysis is handled by Rising for Justice.

Training: This training will introduce you to the process of sealing criminal records in Washington, DC. You’ll learn how even an old arrest can create barriers for our clients’ lives and how telling a client’s story can help remove those barriers. No legal expertise is required—just an interest in learning about a person and advocating for their future.

Support: Rising for Justice provides ongoing mentorship, sample pleadings, and full review of all motions before submission.

Time: Most matters take about 10 hours total and can be completed flexibly over 4–6 weeks, depending on your schedule. There are no court deadlines.

Work: You will draft and file a motion to seal your client’s criminal record in DC Superior Court. No court appearance is required.

Insurance: Provided by Rising for Justice