SB 731: Expanded Record Clearance for over One Million Californians
Andrew Messersmith, Supervising Attorney
New and expanded relief is coming to those arrested for and/or convicted of an offense in California. In March 2021 State Senator Maria Elena Durazo introduced bill SB 731 to expand […]
PBP Collaborates with Goodwill
Lisa Cope Duflock, Staff Attorney
On October 21, 2022, Pro Bono Project attorneys met with clients of Goodwill Industries Silicon Valley to talk about opportunities and procedures for record clearance. PBP Supervising Attorney Andrew […]
SB 1106: Some Unpaid Restitution Fees and Orders are Eliminated as a Bar to Expungement
Lisa Cope Duflock, Staff Attorney
In 2022 California leaped to the forefront of record clearance law with new legislation to expedite and expand record clearance for eligible individuals. Senate Bill 1106, signed by Governor Gavin […]
Fifth District Court of Appeal Expands Possibilities for Those Seeking Record Clearance
Lisa Cope Duflock, Staff Attorney
Convictions with prison terms are often dismissed as available for record clearance, with the only option being a Certificate of Rehabilitation or a Governor’s pardon, both of which are onerous […]
What is the California End of Life Option Act?
Nancy Williamson, Staff Attorney
The Aid-in-Dying Laws allow physicians to prescribe lethal medications for individuals who are terminally ill and want to end their lives. Oregon was the first state to pass aid-in-dying legislation, and […]
The Conservatorship of Britney Spears
by Nancy Williamson, Staff Attorney
Most people have never heard of a conservatorship proceeding before the Britney Spears case. This case has quite a stir and a lot of support from Hollywood and her fans. […]
A Changing California: The Impact of Proposition 19
Nancy Williamson, Staff Attorney
Prior to the November 2020 election, we were inundated with commercials about a new tax measure that would bring relief to seniors, the disabled, and victims of wildfires. These were commercials […]
Trauma-Informed Judicial Practices During a Natural Disaster
Lisa Cope Duflock, Staff Attorney
Survivors of intimate partner violence are members of a group which can benefit when treated with a trauma-informed approach. [1] Like other trauma survivors, domestic violence survivors do […]
Pro Bono Project Launches New Initiative to Reach Community
Lisa Cope Duflock, Staff Attorney
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pro Bono Project team was busy brainstorming new ways to reach out and help community members in need of our services. Recognizing […]
PBP and Maitri: Survivors in Criminal Court
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
A collaboration between Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley (Rachel McKenzie, Phoenix Forbes) and Maitri (Zakia Afrin, Shabana Ansari)
A note directly from Maitri: Immigrant survivors often find navigating systems based […]
