# Criminal Record Help Resources - South Carolina ## National Resources - **National Expungement Week** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementweek.org](https://www.nationalexpungementweek.org/) - **Description:** Organizes free legal aid events and workshops to assist with expungement and record sealing. - **Legal Aid Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-634-0050 - **Website:** [https://www.lsc.gov](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **Description:** Offers free or low-cost legal assistance for people with criminal records. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **South Carolina Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-888-346-5592 - **Website:** [https://www.sclegal.org](https://www.sclegal.org/) - **Services Provided:** Provides assistance with expungement, record sealing, and reentry programs. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Charleston Area - **Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services** - **Phone:** 1-843-723-7000 - **Website:** [https://www.charlestonprobono.org](https://www.charlestonprobono.org/) - **Office Location:** 2150 Eagle Dr, Charleston, SC 29401 - **Specialized Services:** Offers free legal services for criminal record sealing and expungement. ### Columbia Area - **SC Bar Pro Bono Program** - **Phone:** 1-800-868-2284 - **Website:** [https://www.scbar.org](https://www.scbar.org/) - **Office Location:** 950 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201 - **Specialized Services:** Provides legal assistance and resources to individuals seeking record expungement. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** Check eligibility for expungement by visiting the [South Carolina Expungement Guide](https://www.sccourts.org/forms) 2. **Required Documents:** Typically, you will need court records, your personal identification, and proof of completion of any required programs or sentences. 3. **Where to File:** Applications for expungement can be filed at your local courthouse or through an online portal, such as the [South Carolina Judicial Department website](https://www.sccourts.org/). ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **Expungement Assistance Online** - **Website:** [https://www.expungementsc.com](https://www.expungementsc.com/) - **Features:** Offers document preparation, live chat with legal experts, and tutorials on the expungement process. ## Additional Resources - **South Carolina Reentry Program** - **Phone:** 1-803-734-0841 - **Website:** [https://www.scdjj.gov](https://www.scdjj.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Offers job placement, housing, and legal support for individuals reentering society after incarceration. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact South Carolina Legal Services at 1-888-346-5592._