About Clean Slate Guide

Clean Slate Guide exists to help the 70 million Americans with a criminal record understand their options for expungement and record sealing — in plain English, for free.

Why We Built This

Most people with a criminal record don't know they may be eligible to have it expunged or sealed. The information that exists is buried in legalese, scattered across court websites, or locked behind attorney consultation fees. We think that's wrong.

A criminal record follows people for life — affecting employment, housing, education, and opportunity. For many people, expungement is a legitimate path to a fresh start. We want to make that path accessible.

What We Provide

• State-specific guides to expungement and record sealing in all 50 states
• Plain-language eligibility information with no legal jargon
• Step-by-step process guides
• An eligibility screening tool to help you understand your options
• Connections to licensed attorneys for those who want professional help

Our Commitment

We keep our content accurate and up to date as laws change. We clearly distinguish between general information and legal advice (this site provides the former, not the latter). We do not sell your personal information.

Clean Slate Guide is an independent information resource. We may receive compensation when we connect visitors with attorneys.