The ACLU of Nebraska is hosting a legal clinic to help determine eligibility for mayoral pardons* and assist in making requests as effective as possible. Only Omaha Municipal Misdemeanors are eligible and the Mayor’s office has highlighted low level offense such as theft, trespass, prostitution and other minor offenses. Walk-ins are welcome! To be pre-screened for eligibility and receive a reminder about the clinic, contact Community Navigator Schmeeka Simpson at ssimpson@aclunebraska.org and provide your legal name, any prior names, date of birth, and email and phone contact info (by May 22nd). We will send you a reminder about the clinic but also let you know if you are clearly NOT eligible for a city pardon.

At the clinic, you will need to provide information about the conviction you seek a pardon for, such as date of offense and type of case, and your criminal history outside of Nebraska.

Recommended information to include with a pardon request:

A short statement of why you are pursuing a pardon, such as education, employment, professional licensure, housing or other personal reasons. Also include, if appropriate, why this conviction should no longer be held against you; typically, having stayed out of trouble for a length of time is a primary consideration, as well as whether restitution was made for any damage or loss. Letters of support can also be included. We can help you develop your statement at the clinic and identify what additional info could be submitted to support your request, or you can bring your statement with you.

If you want to submit the pardon request on your own or review it ahead of time, there is an online form on the city website. Paper copies are available at the Mayor’s Office: 1819 Farnam St, Suite 300, Omaha.