HOME ABOUT RESOURCES SERVICES IN THE NEWS MORE RE-ENTRY Certificate of Relief from Disabilities: The purpose is to encourage the licensure and employment of people with convictions. Provides a person relief of any disability, forfeiture, or bar to employment that is automatically imposed because of a conviction. The conviction can still be considered by a court, administrative body, or licensing authority as to discretionary decisions. The specific provisions governing a certificate of relief from civil disabilities are in Correction Law Section 701. It creates a presumption of rehabilitation concerning the offense in the conviction. Correction Law Section 753(2) Our office will gladly interview clients interested in seeking a certificate of relief from civil disabilities. This applies to both clients we represented on the convictions as well as people that we did not represent. We could not represent a person who was a co-defendant of one of our clients since that would be a conflict. If you are interested, then please call our office for an appointment. (914) 286-3400 Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. 150 Grand Street, Suite 100 White Plains, NY 10601 Email: info@laswest.org Phone: (914) 286-3400 Fax: (914) 682-4112 ©2021 by Westchester Legal Aid Society. All Rights Reserved Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Charlotte Website Design by Next Wave