Free Legal Assistance: AYR Wellness Expands Social Equity Efforts In Florida

AYR Wellness AYRWF is furthering its commitment to social equity and restorative justice with the launch of a Cannabis Expungement and Record Sealing clinic in Fort Myers, Florida, on Saturday December 14, 2024. 

The clinic, which is being held in partnership with Blaze Responsibly, provides free legal assistance for those with eligible state cannabis offenses, helping individuals navigate the process of sealing or expunging their criminal records.

This initiative is part of Changing Legacies, a program created by AYR Wellness in 2022 that empowers communities affected by the War on Drugs.

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Changing Legacies

Since its inception, Changing Legacies has hosted over 20 clinics across several states, including Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey and New York, providing vital resources, education and legal support to people seeking clemency. The program is dedicated to addressing the long-lasting impacts of cannabis-related convictions, particularly as legal landscapes shift at both state and federal levels.

Rebuild Post-Conviction

The upcoming clinic, which is open exclusively to residents of Charlotte, Sarasota, DeSoto, Manatee and Lee counties, continues AYR’s mission to support social equity and restorative justice in cannabis. 

With a growing number of clinics planned throughout 2025, AYR Wellness is making significant strides in ensuring that affected communities receive the necessary resources to rebuild their lives post-conviction.

The clinic will be held at the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library, Meeting Room DB, located at 3095 Blount St, Fort Myers, FL 33916. For more information or to register for the clinic, click here. 

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