# Criminal Record Help Resources - Wisconsin ## National Resources - **National Expungement Works (NEW)** - **Website:** [https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org](https://www.nationalexpungementworks.org/) - **Description:** Free legal aid events, workshops, and resources to assist with expungement and record clearing nationwide. - **Legal Aid Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-346-5592 - **Website:** [https://www.lsc.gov](https://www.lsc.gov/) - **Description:** Provides referrals to legal aid organizations for assistance with criminal record issues. ## Statewide Criminal Record Help Services - **Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office** - **Phone:** 1-608-267-1771 - **Website:** [https://www.wispd.org](https://www.wispd.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal representation for individuals seeking expungement or dealing with criminal record barriers. - **Legal Action of Wisconsin** - **Phone:** 1-855-947-2529 - **Website:** [https://www.legalaction.org](https://www.legalaction.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free or low-cost legal assistance, including record expungement and reentry programs. - **Community Advocates - Milwaukee** - **Phone:** 1-414-270-2950 - **Website:** [https://communityadvocates.net](https://communityadvocates.net/) - **Services Provided:** Reentry programs, legal guidance, and support for individuals with criminal records. ## Regional Criminal Record Help Services ### Milwaukee - **Center for Driver’s License Recovery and Employability** - **Phone:** 1-414-297-6331 - **Website:** [https://www.mpl.org/driver_recovery](https://www.mpl.org/driver_recovery) - **Office Location:** 414 West Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53212 - **Specialized Services:** Assistance with license recovery and employment support for individuals with criminal records. ### Madison - **JustDane Reentry Services** - **Phone:** 1-608-256-0906 - **Website:** [https://justdane.org](https://justdane.org/) - **Office Location:** 2115 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53713 - **Specialized Services:** Record clearing assistance, housing support, and job training programs. ### Green Bay - **Legal Services of Northeast Wisconsin** - **Phone:** 1-800-236-1128 - **Website:** [https://www.lsnw.org](https://www.lsnw.org/) - **Office Location:** 201 W. Walnut St., Suite 203, Green Bay, WI 54303 - **Specialized Services:** Free legal advice and representation for expungement and record-sealing cases. ## How to Start the Process 1. **Eligibility Check:** - Wisconsin law allows expungement for certain misdemeanors and low-level felonies committed before the age of 25. Check eligibility at [Wisconsin State Expungement Guide](https://wispd.org/expungement). 2. **Required Documents:** - Court records, personal identification, and proof of completion of sentencing requirements. 3. **Where to File:** - File in the circuit court where the conviction occurred. You may also consult with local legal aid services for assistance. ## Online Legal Aid & Support - **Expunge Wisconsin** - **Website:** [https://www.expungewisconsin.org](https://www.expungewisconsin.org/) - **Features:** Step-by-step guide to record expungement in Wisconsin, document preparation tools, and contact information for legal aid. - **LawHelp Wisconsin** - **Website:** [https://www.lawhelp.org/wi](https://www.lawhelp.org/wi) - **Features:** Free resources, live chat with legal experts, and tutorials for navigating the expungement process. ## Additional Resources - **Wisconsin Reentry Network** - **Phone:** 1-608-266-1568 - **Website:** [https://www.wi-reentrynetwork.org](https://www.wi-reentrynetwork.org/) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive reentry services, including housing, employment, and legal aid for record-related issues. - **Clean Slate Milwaukee** - **Phone:** 1-414-374-9444 - **Website:** [https://www.cleanslatemilwaukee.org](https://www.cleanslatemilwaukee.org/) - **Services Provided:** Expungement workshops, court advocacy, and community support for overcoming criminal record barriers. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact Legal Action of Wisconsin at 1-855-947-2529._