Sealing Records: Erasing the Past and Embracing a New Beginning

Law & Caution: Protection Through Legal Education

Discover the life-changing benefits of record sealing, from opening up new job opportunities to providing the chance for a fresh start. Our experienced attorneys explain who qualifies for record sealing, who can access your sealed records, and the process involved.

We explore how sealed records can impact potential future charges, ensuring you have the knowledge to make informed decisions. We also discuss the low-cost sealing records to better protect yourself from being overcharged for services.

This episode features two attorneys from the Consumer Rights Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada:

Jason Fisher is the first staff attorney to lead the Clean Slate Legal Assistance Program, helping clients seal their Nevada criminal histories. Jason spent several years with the Georgia Public Defender and in private practice as indigent counsel in criminal defense and family law.

Haley Box is a staff attorney in the Clean Slate Legal Assistance Program, helping clients seal their Nevada criminal histories. Prior to joining Legal Aid Center, Haley was the senior attorney for the Las Vegas office of Nevada Legal Services, where she handled cases in housing, consumer law, and public benefits.

Episode Timestamps

[00:00] Intro

[02:10] What Is Record Sealing?/Sealing vs. Expunging

[04:10] Exceptions to Sealed Records

[06:05] Second Offenses/Enhancement Charges

[09:25] Who Can Seal Records?

[14:00] What Is Unsealable?

[17:15] The Truth Gameshow

[19:20] Can I Seal My Own Records?/Reasonable Price

[22:50] You Must Seal All Cases

[27:00] Final Message

Links

1. Free Record Sealing Class - 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Fridays
2. Record Sealing Information - Record sealing qualifications, timeline, statute description table
3. Self-Help Centers - Link to both the Civil Law and Family Law Self-Help Centers
4. Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada - Main website
5. [e-mail] - Email address for Legal Aid Center's Clean Slate Legal Assistance Program

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