February 9, 2023

2nd Street Offers Walk-in Hours for Legal Aid Assistance

BY The Berkshire Eagle

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 2nd Street announced new office hours designated for Community Legal Aid (CLA) assistance.

Beginning Feb. 16, 2nd Street will welcome walk-ins every Thursday from 1-3 pm.

During the free sessions, formerly incarcerated persons can receive advice on:

• How to appropriately interact with law enforcement to avoid escalation
• What information about a criminal record must be shared with prospective employers
• What information about a person’s criminal history is required to be disclosed to a landlord
• Whether a criminal record may be sealed or expunged
• The impact of criminal records on securing affordable housing and/or employment, and whether CLA can be of assistance

The 2nd Street offices are located at 264 Second Street, Pittsfield.

To learn more about Community Legal Aid, which provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts, visit www.communitylegal.org.