Expungement Clinic In Newark For People With Criminal Records

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the New Jersey Reentry Corporation. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC), in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase, will host a critical “Expungement Clinic + CLE: Second Chances Financial Literacy Expo” on Friday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NJRC’s Essex County site, located at 936-938 Bergen Street in Newark.

The event aims to help court-involved individuals navigate the expungement process, access reentry legal support, and gain essential financial literacy skills. It also provides attorneys the opportunity to earn 1.2 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits (pending approval), contingent on a commitment to represent at least one NJRC participant in a reentry-related matter.

Confirmed speakers include Governor James E. McGreevey, NJRC Chairman and Executive Director; Rahat A. Chatha, Esq., CCEP, NJRC Chief Legal and Compliance Officer; Damon Christian Watson, J.D., NJRC Senior Director of Legal Services and Corporate Development; and Nicholas Rea, NJRC Legal Services Coordinator for Essex County. Their presentations will guide participants through the expungement process, highlight available legal services, and emphasize the life-changing impact of record clearance.

“Expungement is a gateway to stability and dignity,” said Jim McGreevey, NJRC’s executive director. “For individuals burdened by a criminal record long after they’ve paid their debt, this is about unlocking employment, education, housing, hope, and opportunity. Our legal team is proud to stand with these individuals as they fight for a second chance.”

The event will also feature financial empowerment sessions led by local financial partners, providing participants with tools to manage their finances, establish credit, and access safe banking services. This dual focus on legal justice and financial literacy represents the NJRC’s comprehensive model for supporting successful reentry.

Event Details

• Location: Newark | Essex County – 936-938 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ
• Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Register via Eventbrite (mandatory): bit.ly/4jwpwJ4

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