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Expunging and Sealing of Criminal Records Education offered at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Expunging and Sealing of Criminal Records Education offered at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

105 14th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

Located on block between E Fir St. and E Yesler Way. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm. Screening form available 24/7 on website.

Application process

Visit website for screening form and workbook or call.

Fees

Free.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Maintains the ‘Voting & Vacating Criminal Records’ workbook to help inform callers of their voters rights (no matter their current circumstances) and guide them in navigating and understanding the process of vacating a criminal record in the state of Washington. Provides screening for Criminal Record Expungement if the caller's criminal conviction is in King County and inhibiting their employment or housing opportunities. Offers a workshop for individuals with a blemished or criminal record; provides participants with information regarding the expungement process.  Topics covered include the following:  -  What items can be expunged -  Difference between expungement and concealment of court documents -  Which forms need to be completed -  Where to file various documents

Providing organization

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

Provides HUD-certified housing counseling on delinquency and landlord/tenant mediation; preparing homebuyers with financial planning and pre-purchase counseling. Offers a foreclosure prevention program that combines mortgage and pre-foreclosure counseling, stabilization loans and repayment plans. Provides employment services through workshops and case management. Also offers a workshop for individuals with a criminal record and provides information regarding the expungement process.