FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENARDEN
Legal MINISTRY

VIRTUAL EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC

REPLAY

The recording will be available until June 12, 2021.

Expungement Clinic Replay

Watch the Expungement Clinic replay here!

Schedule

Saturday, May 15, 2021

9 a.m. | Opening Session
Welcome and Prayer

9:05 a.m. | Expungement: Biblical Correlation
Dawn Williams
Learn about the aspects of redemption that were provided to all mankind through the provision and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Just as we are given an opportunity to clear our record from mistakes, we can receive another chance to live a purposeful life in Christ.

9:15 a.m. | Expungement Benefits and Meaning
Marguerite Lanaux
Learn about the meaning and benefits of expungement and also learn the requirements for having a record expunged in Maryland.

9:30 a.m. | Washington, DC Expungement Process
Nicole Williams
Learn about the eligibility requirements and qualifications for having a criminal record expunged in Washington, DC.

9:45 a.m. | One-on-One Appointments (Pre-registration Required)
If you registered for a one-on-one appointment with an attorney, please reference the email you received notifying you of the appointment time. Private appointments will be held on a separate platform. If you did not receive an email informing you of your appointment time and access instructions, please email legal@fbcglenarden.org.

All times are in EDT.

Speakers

Dawn L. Williams | FBCG Legal Ministry

Dawn Williams is an experienced trial attorney with a demonstrated history of public interest in advocacy. With a deep passion for community enrichment, she has bridged her professional career with partnering with memberships of various grassroots organizations to include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Washington Council of Lawyers, Black Women for Positive Change and the NAACP. Through these memberships, Dawn has served her communities in partnership and leadership to empower and advocate on behalf of those in need and support.

Marguerite Lanaux | Maryland

Marguerite Lanaux is an experienced assistant public defender with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. She joined the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in 2013. She worked as a line attorney in Baltimore City until 2018 before joining the Prince George’s County Office where she is currently a supervising attorney. She received her B.A. in Human Communications from Howard University and her law degree from Howard University School of Law. Marguerite is passionate about exposing police misconduct, violence and takes part in a statewide effort through her office to force greater transparency in policing.

Nicole A. Williams | Washington, DC

Nicole Williams is a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 22 in Prince George’s County. She currently serves on the Judiciary Committee in the House of Delegates and is an executive board member of the Maryland General Assembly Women’s Caucus. Nicole is also an attorney at the law firm of Rees Broome, P.C. where she represents condominium associations and homeowner associations in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Nicole has committed her life to service in the community and has been recognized as a “Top 40 under 40” leader in Prince George’s County. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History and Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Our Partners

Prince George’s County Bar Association

Prince George’s County Clerk of Court

Nigerian American Lawyers Association

Maryland Office of the Public Defender

J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association

Delegate Nicole A. Williams

 

Delegate Wanika Fisher

 

Community Legal Services

Get Connected

If you would like to get connected with the Legal Ministry, email legal@fbcglenarden.org.