A criminal record expungement (motion to set aside) is a means by which to clear or seal criminal (or eviction) history including convictions, dismissed charges, and arrests.

If a court grants the motion, all relevant state agencies will then be ordered to clear the approved conviction, charge, and/or arrest from the record. Once finalized, the offenses are considered to be non-existent, and the applicant will no longer have to legally disclose the criminal or eviction history.

In early 2022, SB 397 initiated changes in Oregon expungement law that allow many convictions that were previously ineligible for expungement, to now be eligible. To read the bill, click here.

For more information about the criminal expungement process or for referrals to legal services, explore our expungement page.

SB 819 establishes a procedure for people convicted of felony offenses to petition their sentencing court for reconsideration of their conviction(s) and/or sentence(s). This bill went into effect in Oregon on January 1, 2022.

Each district attorney has the discretion to decide if and how they will utilize SB 819 in their county. Each district attorney who is offering sentence reconsideration under SB 819 will establish their own criteria and application process. The procedures/processes can vary tremendously across counties.

For information specific to the county in which you are seeking conviction relief, send us a message here.

For general information about SB 819 eligibility criteria, the petition process, or other information, click the link below to learn more with the Oregon Justice Resource Center.

A boutique staffing agency that supports employment-seekers with criminal histories. They can offer assistance with temporary, part-time, full-time, and permanent work.

All Star has six locations in Oregon

14463 SW Pacific HWY (3.09 mi)
Portland, OR 97213
503-619-0811 | 503-547-9866
portland@allstarlabor.com
www.allstarlabor.com

For people with felony convictions, BeginRIght may be able to offer employment assistance out of Clackamas on a case-by-case basis.

BeginRIght has four locations in Oregon

3708 NE 122nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97230
503-254-5959
www.beginright.com

Constructing Hope can offer skills training and education in the construction industry.

Ask about their special programs:
Adult Construction Training (free, 10-week pre-apprenticeship training program), Career Advancement Support Services (access to apprenticeships and pathway jobs), and The Building Equity Program (assists current students/graduates in clearing Oregon criminal records and obtaining an Oregon Driver's License).

405 NE Church St.
Portland, OR 9721121
503-281-1234
www.constructinghope.org

Assists job-seekers in securing full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. Offers assistance to those with felony convictions. There are approximately 20 franchise locations across Oregon.

10011 Southeast Division Suite 102
Portland, OR 97266
503-254-1200
jobs.eastportlandor@expresspros.com
www.expresspros.com

An independently-owned staffing service that provides access to employment in the Portland and Vancouver areas. Hire Source Staffing offers access to "background-friendly" and “THC-friendly” positions.

9317 NE Hwy 99 Suite A
Vancouver, WA 98665
360-342-9543
www.hiresourcestaffing.com

Provides staffing resources including temporary, temp-to-hire, direct placement, and recruitment services. Offers assistance to people with certain felony convictions on a case-by-case basis.

Multiple branches are located across the Pacific Northwest region.

851 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204
503-242-0611
www.nwstaffing.com

Interviews and selects candidates in reentry to go through basic skills and reintegration training prior to placement.

Their mission is to help employers see the benefits of hiring ex-offenders and those in reentry.

1045 Gateway Loop C
Springfield, OR 97477
541-844-1817
info@opport-unity.com
www.opport-unity.org

Offers assistance to people ages 18-25 with completing a college education, securing apprenticeships, earning short-term certificates, GED, and more.

Ask about: Job Readiness Training (JRT), Job Club, Short-Term Work Experience, and daily paid work experience opportunities.

1195 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
503.445.0973 | 503-535-3800
ERCinfo@OutsideIn.org | info@outsidein.org
www.outsidein.org

Employs people with lived experience to design and build shelters. Pallet is a living wage employer. People who have lived experience within the criminal justice system, incarceration, substance use disorder, and/or homelessness are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pallet offers workforce housing. The shelters are flexible/portable solutions for employees, including H-2A workers.

425-322-5122
info@palletshelter.com www.palletshelter.com

Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) offers access to employment for at-risk youth and adults affected by homelessness, poverty, and reintegration after incarceration.

They offer education, career training, culturally-specific wraparound programs, access to employment, and more.

There are 5 campus locations across Portland.

info@portlandoic.org
www.portlandoic.org

A staffing agency that provides free access to temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire employment, as well as interview coaching. For those with felony convictions, PrideStaff can provide access to employment on a case-by-case basis.

PrideStaff has two locations in Oregon.

12600 Southwest Crescent Street Suite 180
Beaverton, OR 97005
971-371-4028
portlandwest@pridestaff.com
www.pridestaff.com/portlandwest

A career center that provides free training, access to resources, help with resumes, job referrals, and more. SE Works also offers services to those who were formerly incarcerated and youth ages 16-24.

There are two locations in Portland.

6401 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97206
503-772-2300
administration@seworks.org
www.seworks.org

Offers employment assistance in Lane County. The RRC can provide access to a list of second-chance employers and available positions. RRC staff can assist with drafting letters of explanation and disclosing conviction histories. One-on-one support is also available for resume creation and interview preparation.

338 Highway 99 North
Eugene, OR 97402
541.485.8341
www.sponsorsinc.org

At Central City Concern’s Employment Access Center, clients can work with a specialist to find meaningful employment and build skills for success.

For those who are already a CCC client, ask a case manager or other CCC program staff for a referral to one-on-one employment services.

For those who are not currently a CCC client, please call to learn more.

Services include:
Job readiness training
Job coaching
Skills workshops
Vocational and computer training
Help writing a resume and cover letter
Access to copier, telephone, and fax
Access to a clothing closet for job interviews
Public access to shared computers, internet, and tutorials

Employment Access Center
2 NW 2nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
503-226-7387
www.centralcityconcern.org/jobs-location/employment-access-center/

The employment specialists at Central City Concern’s Blackburn Center can help identify ways to get back in the workforce, explain any gaps in employment, train for new roles, gain confidence in skills, and prepare to find meaningful employment.

Services include:
An orientation to Blackburn job resources
Training opportunities
Résumé and cover letter assistance
Career exploration class
Interview workshops and mock interviews
Job leads
An employment networking group
Transportation assistance

To determine eligibility, call the number below and ask for a “service matching” appointment.

Blackburn Center: Job Resources
12121 E Burnside St.
Portland, OR 97216
971-361-7700
www.centralcityconcern.org/jobs-location/employment-assistance-at-blackburn-center/

Clean Start is a homeless-to-work job training program lasting 6 months. Clean Start trainees can also easily access other CCC services including health care, addiction treatment, housing support, employment services, and more.

Click here for a fact sheet about the program.
cleanstart@ccconcern.org

During this 12-month program, clients will gain experience as on-call trainees in a variety of areas as they help with the daily operations of CCC's housing buildings. Responsibilities include customer service, computer data entry, safety and security, janitorial services, and emergency response.

ccstaffing@ccconcern.org

A culturally-specific reentry program serving individuals who identify as black, are being released from incarceration, and who are under supervision in Multnomah county. Flip the Script employment specialists can help with job placement, transitioning to permanent housing, case management, peer mentoring, advocacy coordination, and more.

305 SW 4th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204
Call for an appointment: 503-412-9295
billy.anfield@ccconcern.org

1-833-352-7323
www.daveskillerbread.com/secondchances

541-431-3309 | 541-345-1801
www.goodwill-oregon.org/job-connections

www.modpizza.com/join-mod-squad

503-235-8655
Information@voaor.org

www.washmanusa.com/careers

503-502-5339
info@integritycorps.com
www.integritycorps.com

503-477-8765
jobs@rapidresponsebioclean.com
www.rapidresponsebioclean.com

www.westernusa.salvationarmy.org

For warehouse positions, they do not ask for background checks.

503-445-8964
www.unitedsalad.com