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According to the Utah Courts website, 1 in 4 Utahns have a criminal record. For those people, finding employment and housing, as well as dealing with travel restrictions, and overcoming the social stigma of a record can be an uphill battle. But a Utah-based legal tech startup called Rasa Legal has developed a system to make criminal record expungement fast, easy, and affordable.
"An old criminal record shouldn't be a life sentence that shuts people out of opportunity," said Noella Sudbury, founder and CEO of Rasa Legal. "Record expungement restores a person's freedom and dignity, as well as opens doors to jobs and housing. This in turn will strengthen families and communities."
You can learn exactly what is on your record, and whether it is eligible for expungement, with Rasa's online tool at Rasa-Legal.com.
Expunging a criminal record means that the court orders the history of the case to be sealed from public view. It also means that once the record is expunged, it will no longer appear on commercial background checks, and you don't have to check the box on employment and housing applications to disclose that you have a record. An expunged record could also make it easier to travel.
Rasa's criminal record expungement services can also help open opportunities to:
- Education (obtaining a degree, professional licensing)
- Employment (qualify for a new job, promotion, company buy-out)
- Housing (need to relocate, start renting, buy a home)
- Families (volunteer at school, get off welfare)
- Travel (passport, visa, TSA pre-check, global entry),
- Life Insurance
- Community (relationships, dating, traffic stop stigma)
Clearing old and minor records can make many of these things possible, but the traditional expungement process is costly, complicated, and discouraging. However, it doesn't have to be. Rasa Legal has developed an innovative system to streamline and automate much of the expungement process.
In addition to learning whether a record is eligible for expungement, Rasa now has a new feature. Users can now sign up through Rasa's platform to receive information about fair chance hiring opportunities, housing opportunities, scholarships, and health care.
Expungement can be affordable
For just $15, Rasa's website allows users to check what is on their Utah record and determine whether those records are eligible. If someone has eligible records, Rasa provides low-cost legal representation to petition the courts, handling all the paperwork and logistics.
Rasa's $250 per case fee for expungement legal services (not including government fees) is a fraction of typical attorney costs. Private lawyers often charge $1,500 to $3,000 or more for the exact same work, a price that is out of reach for many people with records.
Rasa Legal has already helped thousands of Utahns get a fresh start by clearing old criminal records. Testimonials from clients highlight the life-changing impact, such as gaining employment opportunities and promotions, becoming a better parent, and securing better housing options.
One Trustpilot review reads, "I passed my background check with my new potential employer and received a generous offer letter which increases my current salary by 17%! I hope you realize how much you help people and the impact you have on their lives!"
According to another Trustpilot review, "I got the best news ever today. Thanks to Rasa, my criminal record is a thing of the past. After so many years working to be the woman and mother I always wanted to be, I no longer have a record following me around reminding me of my mistakes. It was so easy. They did all the work to make this happen for me."
Easily check your eligibility
For those with criminal records who aren't eligible for expungement, Rasa also offers services to pursue a 402 reduction, which can make certain offenses eligible for future expungement.
With Rasa Legal's innovative technology and affordable services, getting a criminal record expunged in Utah has never been faster, easier or more accessible. As Sudbury puts it, "Expungement is about believing people can change, and giving them the chance to do so."
Now is a good time to check your record
Don't wait to access your second chance. Check your eligibility, see what's on your record, and get your records expunged, so you can make more money, repair your credit, travel to new places, get better housing, and move on with your life. Visit Rasa-Legal.com for more details.
