who we are
Rasa is a public benefit corporation on a mission to make the process of clearing a criminal record simple and affordable for everyone. We use technology and a team of experts to streamline the record clearance process and help people on the path to a brighter future.
Our platform not only helps justice-impacted people clear their criminal records, it helps people connect to scholarships, health care, and fair chance hiring opportunities.
meet our team
We’ve assembled an amazing team to bring Rasa to life. We’ve handled thousands of cases and are not only qualified to help you but also deeply passionate about what we do.
why our work matters
In a digital age, criminal records are easily accessible. 9 out of 10 employers and 4 out of 5 landlords conduct background checks, making it difficult to obtain better jobs, housing, and other opportunities. Criminal records can also make it difficult to do other things like get an education, obtain a loan, apply for a promotion, volunteer in your child’s school, or achieve financial stability.
Clearing your criminal record can be life-changing, because it opens up access to all kinds of opportunities. Here are a few of the many benefits of record clearance:
- People without records are 63% more likely to get a job interview
- Just one year after record clearance, average wages go up by over 20%
what our customers say
I reached out to Rasa Legal to learn about options for expunging a few records I had from college. Rasa was able to clearly present me all of my options, in a zero pressure way. With Utah’s new Clean Slate program I had the option of waiting for auto clearance or going through the petition-based process. I chose the latter, and chose to have Rasa represent me and could not have had a better experience. Rasa was very communicative through the whole process and was a very cost-effective option compared to other firms in the state. I would not hesitate to recommend Rasa to anyone that is looking for expungement services in the state of Utah.
KT July 18, 2022
Huge THANK YOU to Rasa for helping me take care of my 2nd expungement. When I received my certificates I planned on completing this myself but between working two jobs and being a full time parent for my toddler, time flew by. Before I knew it my certificates were going to expire. I called Noella Ciara and Amy and they jumped on this and got it completed for me. They made this simple for me and handled all the work.
THANK YOU GUYS SOOOO MUCH!!! If you need help with your expungement, contact Rasa. They are incredible.DG July 19, 2022
BEST. DAY. EVER. Thank you so very much for all of your help in getting both of these charges expunged from my record! I passed my background check with my new potential employer and received a generous offer letter which increases my current salary by 17%!! I am so excited! I hope you and Hollee realize how much you help people and the impact you have on their lives! I can’t thank you enough!! 🙂
JT August 25, 2022
Rasa has definitely been a game changer for me, I have a not-so-pretty past Rasa has made it a lot easier for me to finally hold my head up. The help I got from them is priceless! Not to mention the absolute best human beings there! Not once did I feel any judgment, nothing but pure love! Thank you Rasa for being a part of helping me clean up my past!
MC December 10, 2022
we are a fair chance employer
People who have been through the expungement process before have first-hand experience with record clearance and know how frustrating and difficult it can be. We believe that having directly impacted people on our team helps us design better products and deliver better services to people with records.
our origins
After working as a public defender, our founder, Noella Sudbury found herself tackling criminal justice reform at the Salt Lake County Mayor's office. There, she spearheaded Utah's first "Expungement Day" and later led Utah’s campaign to pass the second clean slate law in the country. Realizing that many people still struggled with the complex, expensive expungement process, Noella founded Rasa to make expungement faster, easier, and more affordable, addressing a critical gap in the legal system. With Rasa, Noella aims to give people a real shot at rebuilding their lives after their involvement in the criminal justice system.
milestones
2018
- While working for Salt Lake County, Noella plans and executes the state’s first “Expungement Day” event where hundreds of people came to get their old records cleared in a single day, highlighting the need for reform in this area.
- Noella named the University of Utah College of Law’s 2018 Young Alumna of the Year
- Noella receives the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake’s 2018 Citizen Service Award
2019
- Utah becomes the 2nd state in the nation to pass a Clean Slate law which will automatically clear more than 500,000 criminal records across the state.
- Noella named “Woman of the Year” by Utah Business Magazine
2020
- Noella asked to serve on the National Clean Slate Initiative steering committee and begins providing technical assistance to state-led record clearance campaigns.
2021
- Noella founds Clean Slate Utah, a non-profit organization that helps raise awareness of automatic clearance.
2022
- Utah’s Clean Slate law goes into effect.
- Rasa opens its doors on February 10, 2022, kicking things off with a press conference with Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
- On September 7, 2022, Rasa launches its groundbreaking eligibility screening tool allowing people with records to instantly access their records and determine their potential eligibility for record clearance.
- Noella receives the 2022 Distinguished Service Award by the Utah Bar Association for her innovative work to make record expungement accessible.
- Rasa named National “Access to Justice” winner at the annual American Legal Technology Awards.
2023
- The NBA Social Justice Coalition asks Rasa to co-host an expungement clinic and panel event at the Delta Center in conjunction with the NBA All Star game.
- Noella selected by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation’s top 200 female founders
- Rasa voted “Best Legal Tech Startup of the Year,” at the annual American Legal Technology Awards
- Rasa expands services into the state of Arizona
2024
- Noella presents at Governor Spencer Cox’s One Utah Summit
- Noella speaks at TEDxSLC on “Branching out to use technology to clear criminal records and provide second chances.”
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