Reentry Law Project

1. Representing low-income clients who have civil legal problems due to their criminal records.  We provide assistance with issues such as:
• Expunging or correcting criminal records
• Employment problems
• Housing problems
• Family law issues related to criminal records
• Public benefits denials or suspensions

2. Advocacy and impact litigation to promote the reintegration of people with records by targeting key barriers to reentry.

3. Community education on reentry barriers. 
• Extensive community education materials are available at reentry.mplp.org
• Presentations for social service providers, people with criminal records, and other community groups.

4. Specialized legal training for attorneys on reentry law issues.

For assistance with expungement of a criminal offense, the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Courts have launched a  "self-help" website where you can find information about expungements and self help "toolkits"--including online forms that can help you determine if the offense can be expunged and complete the necessary court forms at http://michiganlegalhelp.org/ 

LAWM may provide some assistance in cases where the conviction is an obstacle to employment, housing, education or other public benefits.