Record Clearing & Second Chances in California

Step-by-step guides and toolkits for people clearing a criminal record or getting their license back in California, United States.

California Guides

California First-Offense DUI Guide: Court, License & Costs

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California Expungement & Record Sealing Guide

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California Driver's License Reinstatement Guide

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General Resources

These guides work no matter where you live:

Get Your Own Criminal Record: Rap Sheets, FBI Checks & Reading Them

Complete Get Your Own Criminal Record: Rap Sheets, FBI Checks & Reading Them with plain-language steps, checklists, and practical scripts

Pardons & Clemency: How the Application Process Works

Complete Pardons & Clemency: How the Application Process Works with plain-language steps, checklists, and practical scripts