# Criminal Record Help Resources - North Carolina ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org](https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org/) - **Description:** Provides expungement guidance, free legal aid events, and reentry resources across the U.S. - **Legal Aid Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-773-0888 - **Website:** [https://www.lsc.gov](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to free legal aid services, including expungement support. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **North Carolina Justice Center - Second Chance Alliance** - **Phone:** 919-856-2570 - **Website:** [https://www.ncjustice.org](https://www.ncjustice.org/) - **Office Locations:** Raleigh, NC (headquarters) - **Services Provided:** Legal aid for expungements, policy advocacy, and support for individuals navigating reentry into society. - **Legal Aid of North Carolina** - **Phone:** 1-866-219-5262 - **Website:** [https://www.legalaidnc.org](https://www.legalaidnc.org/) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices - **Services Provided:** Free legal assistance for expungements, sealing records, and reentry issues. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Charlotte - **Council for Children's Rights - Criminal Records Program** - **Phone:** 704-372-7961 - **Website:** [https://www.cfcrights.org](https://www.cfcrights.org/) - **Office Location:** 601 East Fifth St, Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28202 - **Specialized Services:** Expungement clinics, guidance on clearing juvenile records, and support for legal processes. ### Durham - **Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEAR) Program** - **Phone:** 919-560-8000 - **Website:** [https://www.dearprogram.org](https://www.dearprogram.org/) - **Office Location:** 201 East Main St, Durham, NC 27701 - **Specialized Services:** Expungement of criminal records, driver's license restoration, and reentry services. ### Asheville - **Pisgah Legal Services** - **Phone:** 828-253-0406 - **Website:** [https://www.pisgahlegal.org](https://www.pisgahlegal.org/) - **Office Location:** 62 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801 - **Specialized Services:** Free legal consultations, expungement guidance, and reentry support. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** Use the [North Carolina Judicial Branch Expungement Eligibility Tool](https://www.nccourts.gov/) to determine if your record qualifies for expungement. 2. **Required Documents:** - Certified copy of court records. - Government-issued ID. - Any supporting documentation for expungement. 3. **Where to File:** File petitions at the Clerk of Court's Office in the county where the charge or conviction occurred. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **North Carolina Expunction Clearinghouse** - **Website:** [https://www.ncjustice.org/expunction-clearinghouse](https://www.ncjustice.org/expunction-clearinghouse) - **Features:** Online tutorials, downloadable forms, and eligibility resources for individuals seeking expungement. ## Additional Resources - **NC Reentry Resource Hub** - **Phone:** 1-855-674-5352 - **Website:** [https://www.ncworks.gov/reentry](https://www.ncworks.gov/reentry) - **Services Provided:** Job placement assistance, housing support, and skill training for individuals with criminal records. --- _Updated as of December 30, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the North Carolina Justice Center at [https://www.ncjustice.org](https://www.ncjustice.org/)._