# Criminal Record Help Resources - New Hampshire ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org](https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org/) - **Description:** Provides nationwide support for record clearing and offers resources, including legal aid events and workshops. - **Legal Aid Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-639-5290 - **Website:** [https://www.603legalaid.org](https://www.603legalaid.org/) - **Description:** 603 Legal Aid offers free civil legal advice and representation to low-income individuals in New Hampshire. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **603 Legal Aid** - **Phone:** 1-800-639-5290 - **Website:** [https://www.603legalaid.org](https://www.603legalaid.org/) - **Services Provided:** Offers assistance with criminal record annulments, including guidance on eligibility and the annulment process. - **New Hampshire Legal Assistance (NHLA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-562-3174 - **Website:** [https://www.nhla.org](https://www.nhla.org/) - **Services Provided:** Provides free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, including assistance with civil matters related to criminal records. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Nashua - **Bernazzani Law** - **Phone:** (603) 881-9161 - **Website:** [https://www.bernazzanilaw.com/criminal-defense/expungement-and-record-sealing/](https://www.bernazzanilaw.com/criminal-defense/expungement-and-record-sealing/) - **Office Location:** 41 E Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060 - **Specialized Services:** Provides legal assistance with expungement and record sealing processes. ### Manchester - **Anzalone Law Firm** - **Phone:** (603) 548-3797 - **Website:** [https://www.anzalonelegal.com/expungement.html](https://www.anzalonelegal.com/expungement.html) - **Office Location:** 4 Elm St #307, Manchester, NH 03101 - **Specialized Services:** Offers free consultations and legal services for expungement cases. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** Review New Hampshire RSA 651:5 to determine if your offense qualifies for annulment. 2. **Required Documents:** Gather necessary documents, including: - Completed Petition to Annul Record form. - Copies of court records related to the offense. - Personal identification. 3. **Where to File:** Submit the Petition to Annul Record to the court where the original conviction occurred. A filing fee is required, and additional fees may apply for background checks and record purges. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **603 Legal Aid** - **Website:** [https://www.603legalaid.org](https://www.603legalaid.org/) - **Features:** Provides online resources, including guides on how to remove your criminal record and eligibility information. ## Additional Resources - **New Hampshire Judicial Branch - Legal Assistance** - **Website:** [https://www.courts.nh.gov/self-help/getting-started/legal-assistance](https://www.courts.nh.gov/self-help/getting-started/legal-assistance) - **Services Provided:** Offers information on legal aid programs and resources for individuals seeking assistance with criminal record annulments. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact 603 Legal Aid at 1-800-639-5290 or visit [https://www.603legalaid.org](https://www.603legalaid.org/)._