Expungement events can help people find out whether a conviction may qualify to be set aside under Michigan law. Available assistance varies by event and may include eligibility screening, legal guidance, fingerprinting, record checks, help completing an application, and information about next steps.

Eligibility is not guaranteed. Review the details for each event and complete advance registration when requested.

Free Expungement Fair and Resource Clinic in Plainwell

Attorneys will be available to help eligible attendees complete paperwork. The event will also offer volunteer notaries, fingerprint scanning, and guidance about what to do after an application is completed and mailed.

The event is free to Michigan residents. Attendees should bring a federal or state-issued ID, driver’s license, or birth certificate as proof of identity. Pre-registration is requested to determine whether a person may qualify.

Friday, August 14
12:00 to 4:30 PM

Christian Neighbors Building
282 12th Street
Plainwell, MI 49080

Free Expungement Intake in Ypsilanti

Legal Services of South Central Michigan, in partnership with Washtenaw Literacy, will offer free walk-in expungement intakes for people who want to find out whether a past conviction may be eligible for expungement.

No appointment is required. This event is walk-ins only.

Thursday, August 20
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Legal Services of South Central Michigan
15 S. Washington Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Traverse City Expungement Fair

Free legal services will be available to Michigan residents seeking help with eligible State of Michigan convictions.

Services will include free ICHAT records, fingerprinting, assistance with an expungement application, guidance about next steps, and support from attorneys and law students. Pre-screening registration is recommended.

Friday, August 21
12:00 to 4:00 PM

Northwest Michigan Works!
1209 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite C
Traverse City, MI 49686

5th Annual Expungement Fair in Grand Rapids

The City of Grand Rapids Office of Oversight and Public Accountability will host its fifth annual Clean Slate Expungement Fair.

Participant and volunteer registration are available through the event page. For questions, call 616-456-4672 or email opaexpungement@grcity.us.

Saturday, August 22
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM

MLK Community Center
900 Fuller Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

September Free Expungement Intake in Ypsilanti

Legal Services of South Central Michigan and Washtenaw Literacy will offer another free walk-in expungement intake in September.

People with a past conviction can stop by to learn whether they may be eligible for expungement. This event is walk-ins only.

Thursday, September 17
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Legal Services of South Central Michigan
15 S. Washington Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197