Legal Aid & Record Relief
Legal Action Center (LAC)
Manhattan
Free legal help with rap sheets, Certificates of Relief, sealing, job/housing denials, licensing, and discrimination tied to a record, drug use, SUD or HIV.
New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) - Certificates Project, Sealing Project, & Project Restore
What they offer
Helps people with conviction records apply for Certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of Good Conduct to reduce barriers to employment, housing, and civic participation. Project Restore provides free representation to people with conviction records who were denied vocational licenses, including appeals before agency commissioners and, when warranted, the New York State Supreme Court.
Who can get help
People with conviction records seeking certificates, or challenging a vocational license denial.
How to start
See website
Last checked by Second Start on September 26, 2026. Details change, so call ahead to confirm hours and eligibility.
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