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Community Defense Clinic: Record Cleanup, Probation & Legal Fines

  • Grace Monro 315 N Madison Athens, Georgia, 30605 United States (map)

AADM COMMUNITY DEFENSE CLINIC

Location change: The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is returning to Monroe, Georgia, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Grace Church to host its first Community Defense Clinic. The next session will be held January 2027 in Athens, Ga. Location and date TBA.

This session combines practical education with one-on-one support for people navigating criminal records, probation, and reentry barriers. After the workshop, participants can receive individualized assistance from AADM Justice Advocates and participating partners.

Clinic support may include:

  • Record Cleanup Screening — Review criminal history information and identify possible next steps for record restriction or sealing.

  • Probation Support — Help participants understand probation paperwork, conditions, concerns, and questions they may need to raise with their attorney or probation officer.

  • Reentry Navigation — Connect participants with employment, housing, identification, transportation, education, and community resources.

  • Document Review & Organization — Help participants organize court records, probation documents, dates, and other information related to their situation.

  • Legal Referrals — Identify matters that should be referred to attorneys, legal aid organizations, or other qualified professionals.

  • Advocacy Support — Document concerns involving the justice system and determine whether additional follow-up through AADM's Community Defense Team may be appropriate.

HOW IT WORKS

LEARN → REVIEW → DOCUMENT → CONNECT → ADVOCATE

The first hour gives participants the information they need to better understand the system.

The following 90-minute clinic gives participants an opportunity to begin addressing their individual situation and identify practical next steps.

IMPORTANT

AADM Justice Advocates are trained community volunteers and advocates, not attorneys. AADM does not provide legal representation or legal advice unless services are being provided by a licensed attorney participating in the clinic.

NOTE: AADM Justice Advocates are community volunteers and advocates and are not attorneys.

Registration does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee legal representation, record restriction, changes to probation, reduction of fines or fees, or any particular outcome.

AADM Community Defense Team
Know Your Rights. Understand Your Options. Take the Next Step.

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