San Francisco Public Defender's Clean Slate Program Grand Opening Event in the Mission

The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office Clean Slate Program recently opened its new Satellite office in the Mission District, at the Arriba Juntos Community Resource Center on November 20, 2006. The Clean Slate Program provides legal representation to assist community members with clearing their criminal history records so that they are not an obstacle to obtaining employment, housing, professional licenses, certifications, legal immigration status and other opportunities. The new Satellite office provides free drop-in clinics every Monday from 2-4p.m, for individuals to speak with an Attorney and/or Paralegal about their Criminal History Record.

The Grand Opening Celebration Event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 07, 2007, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. It will be located in the parking lot of Arriba Juntos at 1850 Mission Street in San Francisco. The event will include free food, client testimonials and a performance by two live bands, “Puro Bandido” and “Bell Bottoms.” The Celebration is free and open to the public.