The NLSLA Clean Slate Initiatives team is not currently accepting new applications for assistance through the NLSLA hotline or online application. To obtain Clean Slate Initiatives team services, you must be an Antelope Valley resident (i.e. Lancaster, Palmdale, and surrounding cities), and referred to us through the Los Angeles County D.O.O.R.S program. Please note that this program does not assist with any matters outside of Los Angeles County.

You may alternatively seek reentry legal services from any of the following entities:

A New Way of Life

No geographic restrictions. In addition to helping with Los Angeles County cases, they also assist with neighboring counties, including San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Ventura County
Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office

Los Angeles County residents only; helps with Los Angeles County cases only
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County residents only; primarily helps with Los Angeles County cases and may occasionally assist with neighboring counties

Clean Slate Initiatives

NLSLA is committed to helping adults and youth with criminal records get a fresh start. Our Clean Slate Initiatives team helps system-impacted adults and youth remove the legal barriers they face as result of their criminal records.