Second Annual National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) - September 21-28
Organized by the Equity First Alliance and Cage-Free Repair, the second annual National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) will begin tomorrow through September 28, 2019, with events in over 30 cities nationwide. The Equity First Alliance is a coalition of more than three dozen organizations dedicated to reparative justice, racial equity, and the cannabis industry to highlight the need to fully integrate those disenfranchised by the war on drugs and the over-zealous prosecution of minor and non-violent offenses. This year’s National Expungement Week will be feature events intended to educate the public by way of clinics to help remove, seal, or expunge prior convictions and criminal records, as well as provide general criminal justice workshops. It is important to know that ANYONE in need of an expungement or record-sealing processing, education, or other supporting services is welcome!
N.E.W. events have inspired local leaders, teams of dedicated attorneys, organizers, and activists nationwide to continue to increase expungement opportunities and services where possible. Cities featuring organized events have nearly doubled since in the past year and now include major hubs such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. You can find all of the participating events here at N.E.W.’s Event List.
The inaugural N.E.W., which ran from October 20-27, 2018, is credited with leading 298 people to record clearing and sealing, which resulted in a public benefit of over $3 million in its first year alone. Over 400 individuals have also received related legal and social services including employment resources, voter registration, and health and wellness screenings. Although Oklahoma’s recent medical cannabis laws have gained more social acceptance, the current political climate and and the laws themselves present a web of legal procedures and restrictions that result in denied petitions and lost time and resources.
Oklahoma’s Expungement Lawyer
Diver Law Firm is also offering a FREE expungement application to allow Oklahoman’s that chance at a new start! Diver Law Firm will now be offering extended office hours to allow individuals the opportunity to speak with a experienced and dedicated Oklahoma expungement lawyer that can help determine whether or not you may qualify for an expungement or sealing or your criminal record. Contact Diver Law Firm from 7am-10pm, beginning tomorrow September 21, 2019 and will run through September 28, 2019.
While many people feel that their criminal convictions or arrest records should simply disappear from their records after some period of time, unfortunately, this is not the case. Even if a petition is filed, there are very rare occasions in which either the arresting agency, the District Attorney's office, or Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation may object to the expunging of certain court records. Many attorneys charge a fortune for this process—Diver Law Firm believes in affordable access to superior reparative justice and now offers attorney fees starting as low as $500! Learn more about our affordable pricing and expungement fees here.
Free Oklahoma Expungement Application
Complete the form below to see if you qualify for an Expungement of your Oklahoma Criminal Record. Please provide as much detailed information about your criminal record and the records you wish to have removed. Diver Law Firm will be happy to properly evaluate your case and determine whether you qualify for an Expungement in Oklahoma. You can also contact Diver Law Firm at (405) 896-8080 for your free case evaluation!
Have Questions About Your Criminal/Arrest Record?
If you have additional questions about your case and the potential to expunge and clear your record, please call Diver Law Firm at (405) 896-8080 and request your free case evaluation. We will be happy to discuss your case and answer all of your questions.