Legal Services

Join us with partners, CARPLS and New Leaf for help taking steps to clear your record. Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including checking eligibility for record clearing, assistance with completing necessary forms, step-by-step guidance on the legal process, and access to additional legal resources. RSVP by remailing fdca@cookcountyil.gov or calling 312-738-7399.

Take the first step towards clearing your record and join us, in partnership with R2C2 for a Rap Sheet Day. We will provide transportation from the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland to 35th and Michigan. Please arrive by 10:45 AM for a 11:00 AM departure. Bring a valid driver's license or state ID. Please RSVP by phone at 312-738-7374 or email to fdcr@cookcountyil.gov. 

Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here.  

Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here.