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ICYMI: STONO to Host Summer of Freedom Expungement Clinics
TRENTON – August 12, 2025 – STONO Public Affairs is excited to announce STONO Summer of Freedom, a series of expungement clinics, connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with crucial legal services. These events build on the expungement clinics STONO has hosted this year, alongside the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender and Volunteers of America Delaware Valley.
“The collateral consequences from a criminal record can follow former offenders for decades, impacting their ability to secure a job or find housing,” said James Gee, founder, STONO Public Affairs. “STONO’s expungement clinics aim to meet people where they are, connecting them with vital services in community hubs like churches and barbershops.”
The events will offer attendees access to legal professionals who will assist with expungement eligibility screenings, application preparation, and additional guidance as needed. No appointments are necessary, though pre-registration is encouraged.
“The expansion of our Expungement Unit has made it possible for us to attend more community events like those hosted by STONO,” said New Jersey Public Defender Jennifer Sellitti. “It’s a privilege to bring our team directly into neighborhoods, into barbershops, churches, and the very communities where we live and work, to connect with people who deserve second chances.”
“We see everyday the impact a criminal record continues to have on people who have served their time and then some,” said Dan Lombardo, CEO, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. “We are excited to be partnering with STONO once again, to offer the life changing opportunity of expungement to even more people around New Jersey.”
Event Details:
When: Wednesday, August 13, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Razor Sharp Barbershop, 20 Passaic St., Trenton, NJ, 08618
Who: Hosted by Stono Public Affairs, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and Razor Sharp Barbershop
When: Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Truth Be Told Barbershop, 5924 Main St, Unit A, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Who: Hosted by Stono Public Affairs, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan, Truth Be Told Barbershop and the Soar Church
When: Wednesday, August 27, 10: 00 AM -2:00 PM
Where: Calvary Baptist Church, 575 East 18th St, Paterson, NJ 07514
Who: Hosted by Stono Public Affairs, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender and Senator Benjie Wimberly
Additional expungement events will be held in Jersey City, Atlantic City and Willingboro this September.
A court-ordered expungement can remove arrest records, convictions, court proceedings, and sentencing history from public access. This clinic may be the first step toward a clean slate for hundreds of individuals, restoring access to jobs, housing, and stability.