Services for Formerly Incarcerated Persons

Time Served is committed to helping individuals with criminal records overcome the barriers they face. Whether the record is recent or decades old, our team assists in restoring rights, improving stability, and removing obstacles that hinder progress. We provide legal support for record cleaning, family stability, employment, housing, and more.

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Services for Individuals with Criminal Records

Navigating life with a criminal record can bring endless challenges, impacting housing, employment, family relationships, and financial obligations. Time Served offers comprehensive legal assistance in the following areas to support stability and success for those affected by a criminal record:

Record Cleaning

Assistance with expungements and pardon representation to clear records and restore rights.

Family Law Support

Legal advice and representation for visitation, custody, and child support, especially when a period of incarceration or a criminal record has complicated family dynamics.

Supervision-Related Guidance

Help with probation or parole issues, including administrative hearings related to supervision requirements.

Driver’s License Reinstatement

Assistance in navigating reinstatement processes and overcoming obstacles related to driving privileges.

Financial Obligation Management

Support for understanding and handling court-imposed financial obligations, including fines, fees, and restitution.

Registry Removal and Redress

Legal assistance in addressing wrongful or outdated registry requirements, helping to remove unnecessary restrictions under current laws.

Key Areas of Focus

Our services are targeted toward improving stability in three primary areas: housing, employment, and family.

Safe and stable housing is essential for rebuilding a life after incarceration. Unfortunately, criminal records often prevent individuals from accessing housing, with 79% of formerly incarcerated people facing denial due to past convictions. Even minor offenses, like disorderly conduct or simple possession, can have a lasting impact on housing eligibility.

At our Triune Mercy Center office in Greenville, we work closely with individuals in need of housing support. Join us at Homeless Court on the first Monday of each month to receive guidance and assistance from our team as we help clients navigate the challenges of securing housing with a record.

Breaking the cycle of poverty is a cornerstone of our mission. The economic impact of a criminal record is severe, as involvement with the legal system often deepens pre-existing financial struggles. Many formerly incarcerated people find themselves in temporary jobs without benefits or fair wages. Studies show that individuals with criminal records are 50% less likely to receive job callbacks, and only 40% are employed full-time five years post-release.

Our record-cleaning services can make a substantial difference. Expunging a record has been shown to increase annual wages by 23%, helping clients move toward economic independence and a more stable future.

Keeping families together is critical for community well-being. Nearly half of U.S. children have a parent with a criminal record, and these children often face increased risks of depression, behavioral issues, and poor educational outcomes. Time Served is dedicated to lessening the impact of a criminal record on children and families, helping parents secure the legal assistance they need for reunification and support.

Our clients often seek to rebuild relationships with their children and provide a stable home. By addressing family law concerns and improving financial and housing stability, we help parents lay a solid foundation for a better future for themselves and their children.

Empowering Change & Restoring Dignity

Time Served stands beside those with criminal records, helping them reclaim rights, restore family connections, secure housing, and build a stable life. We believe that every person deserves a second chance to thrive.

If you or a loved one needs support, reach out today. Together, we can dismantle barriers and build a bridge forward.