ArchCity Defenders’ initiatives to expunge records stems from our acknowledgement that, in many cases, criminal records are the result of an overwhelmingly punitive and anti-Black legal system that makes it near impossible for someone to obtain housing, employment, and overall stability. This ‘know your rights’ “Guide to Expunging Your Criminal Record in Missouri” offers people tools to represent and advocate for themselves in court. Authored by ArchCity Defenders (ACD), the Guide will help you determine whether you are eligible for an expungement.