# Criminal Record Help Resources - New Jersey ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works** - **Website:** [https://nationalexpungementworks.org/](https://nationalexpungementworks.org/) - **Description:** Provides free legal aid events and workshops to help individuals with expungement and sealing of records. - **Legal Aid Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-773-0888 - **Website:** [https://www.lsc.gov/](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **Description:** Offers connections to local legal aid organizations for help with expungement and reentry services. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **New Jersey State Expungement Services** - **Phone:** (609) 815-2900 - **Website:** [https://www.njcourts.gov/selfhelp/expungement.html](https://www.njcourts.gov/selfhelp/expungement.html) - **Office Locations:** Available across the state, including Trenton and Newark. - **Services Provided:** Offers guides, forms, and assistance for individuals looking to expunge their criminal records in New Jersey. - **New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC)** - **Phone:** (732) 440-7900 - **Website:** [https://www.njreentry.org/](https://www.njreentry.org/) - **Office Locations:** Jersey City, Toms River, and Newark. - **Services Provided:** Reentry programs, legal assistance for record expungement, housing support, and employment services. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Northern New Jersey - **Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)** - **Phone:** (973) 645-1955 - **Website:** [https://www.vljnj.org/](https://www.vljnj.org/) - **Office Location:** 625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, NJ 07102 - **Specialized Services:** Free legal aid for expungement, reentry programs, and workshops on clearing criminal records. ### Central New Jersey - **Central Jersey Legal Services** - **Phone:** (732) 249-7600 - **Website:** [https://www.lsnj.org/](https://www.lsnj.org/) - **Office Location:** 317 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 - **Specialized Services:** Legal aid, advice, and support with criminal record expungement. ### Southern New Jersey - **South Jersey Legal Services (SJLS)** - **Phone:** (856) 964-2010 - **Website:** [https://www.lsnj.org/](https://www.lsnj.org/) - **Office Location:** 745 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102 - **Specialized Services:** Legal workshops, housing assistance, and record-sealing guidance. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** - Visit the New Jersey Courts’ [Expungement Eligibility Tool](https://www.njcourts.gov/selfhelp/expungement.html) to determine if you qualify. 2. **Required Documents:** - Certified copies of court records for the charges you wish to expunge. - Proof of completion of any sentence, probation, or fines. 3. **Where to File:** - File the expungement petition at the Superior Court in the county where the conviction occurred. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ)** - **Website:** [https://www.lsnjlaw.org/](https://www.lsnjlaw.org/) - **Features:** Online tutorials, guides, and live chat support with legal experts for expungement and other legal services. ## Additional Resources - **NJ Expungement Lawyers Directory** - **Website:** [https://www.njexpungementlawyer.com/](https://www.njexpungementlawyer.com/) - **Services Provided:** Connects individuals with qualified expungement attorneys in New Jersey. - **Reentry Coalition of New Jersey** - **Website:** [https://www.reentrycoalitionofnj.org/](https://www.reentrycoalitionofnj.org/) - **Services Provided:** Offers resources for reintegration, including expungement support, job placement, and housing assistance. --- _Updated as of December 18, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact New Jersey Division of Reentry Services at [https://www.njreentry.org/](https://www.njreentry.org/)._