# Criminal Record Help Resources - Oregon ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org](https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org/) - **Description:** Provides nationwide support and resources for individuals seeking to clear their records, including legal aid events and workshops. - **Legal Aid Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline](https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) - **Description:** Offers confidential assistance and information about legal aid services across the U.S. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **Oregon Judicial Department - Expungement Information** - **Website:** [https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/lane/help/pages/expungement.aspx](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/lane/help/pages/expungement.aspx) - **Services Provided:** Offers guidance on the process of setting aside (expunging) criminal records in Oregon, including necessary forms and procedural information. - **Oregon Justice Resource Center (OJRC)** - **Website:** [https://ojrc.info/expungement](https://ojrc.info/expungement) - **Services Provided:** Provides legal assistance for expunging convictions, dismissed charges, or records of arrest in Oregon. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Portland Metro Area - **Portland Community College (PCC) Legal Resource Center** - **Website:** [https://www.pcc.edu/legal-resource-center/services/](https://www.pcc.edu/legal-resource-center/services/) - **Office Location:** Portland Community College, Portland, OR - **Specialized Services:** Offers free expungement services, eviction expungements, and other legal assistance to the community. - **Metropolitan Public Defender’s Community Law Division** - **Website:** [https://www.pdxlrg.org/expungements](https://www.pdxlrg.org/expungements) - **Office Location:** Portland, OR - **Specialized Services:** Provides free criminal and eviction record expungements for Home Forward residents and Section 8 voucher-holders in Multnomah County. ### Clackamas County - **Clean Slate Clackamas Clinic** - **Website:** [https://www.clackamasworkforce.org/for-people/expungement-clinics/](https://www.clackamasworkforce.org/for-people/expungement-clinics/) - **Office Location:** Clackamas County, OR - **Specialized Services:** Offers free legal services for individuals seeking criminal record expungements in the Clackamas County area. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** Review Oregon's expungement laws to determine if your offense qualifies for expungement. Resources like the [Oregon Judicial Department's Expungement Information](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/lane/help/pages/expungement.aspx) can provide guidance. 2. **Required Documents:** Gather necessary documents, including court records, identification, and any forms required by the court. 3. **Where to File:** File a "Motion to Set Aside" with the court where the original incident occurred. Detailed instructions and forms are available through the [Oregon Judicial Department](https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/lane/help/pages/expungement.aspx). citeturn0search14 ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **Oregon Law Help - Expungements** - **Website:** [https://oregonlawhelp.org/topics/criminal-records/how-clear-expunge-your-criminal-record-oregon](https://oregonlawhelp.org/topics/criminal-records/how-clear-expunge-your-criminal-record-oregon) - **Features:** Provides information on expungement eligibility, process guides, and referrals to legal aid services in Oregon. citeturn0search3 ## Additional Resources - **Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) Expungement Clinics** - **Website:** [https://lasoregon.org/getinvolved/](https://lasoregon.org/getinvolved/) - **Services Provided:** Offers free virtual and in-person expungement services for low-income individuals in Oregon. citeturn0search12 --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Oregon Judicial Department or the respective service providers._