Together we can.
1 out of 3 Americans has a criminal record. In Colorado, it's 1.3 Million.
WE ARE HERE TO PROVIDE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE NOW!
ABOUT EXPUNGE COLORADO
Expunge Colorado is dedicated to providing education, training, consultation and access to legal services for record sealing of eligible criminal cases in Colorado. Since 2018, the founders of Expunge Colorado have provided and hosted a free, annual record sealing event serving all Coloradans.
Having a criminal record has devastating, lifelong consequences that can affect families for multiple generations. Colorado law permits many charges to be removed yet few individuals experience the relief of a sealed record due to the complicated and costly process. Expunge Colorado exists to alleviate the legal and financial burdens put on individuals who want and deserve a fresh start. Record sealing can help restore access to housing, employment, education, public assistance, and voting rights.
Our Mission
Expunge Colorado is a women/BIPOC-led, 501c3 Colorado non-profit dedicated to serving justice impacted people and their communities by providing education, training, consultation and access to pro bono legal services for record sealing of eligible criminal cases in Colorado.
Our Origin Story
In 2018, Rosalie Flores brought the first National Expungement Week (N.E.W.) record sealing clinic to Denver, Colorado.
From 2018-2020, Rosalie, Abbey, and Melanie volunteered with N.E.W. to provide free legal record sealing services to Denver. The 2019 record sealing clinic brought joy and success in helping 40 Coloradans seal their criminal records. Witnessing the impact this had on others and the three organizers, it sparked the idea of creating a statewide nonprofit that could focus on providing ongoing legal services and education on record sealing in Colorado. Criminal defense attorney, Abbey Moffitt, leads the team in understanding Colorado's record sealing laws and trains other lawyers.
The record sealing work of Expunge Colorado goes beyond just cannabis charges. The national impact of the Black Lives Matter movement has brought more light to the injustices that face black and brown communities and low-income marginalized communities. Expunge Colorado continues to provide a sustainable, ongoing solution for record sealing efforts throughout the state.
Meet the Founding Team
Rosalie Flores
Melanie Rose Rodgers
Rosalie Flores
Executive Director
Rosalie Flores is Genizara and Native New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque. Growing up, she experienced firsthand the tragedies experienced by low-income communities on the frontlines of the drug war. Relentless and persuasive, Rosalie uses her past experiences and skills acquired during a successful sales caree
Executive Director
Rosalie Flores is Genizara and Native New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque. Growing up, she experienced firsthand the tragedies experienced by low-income communities on the frontlines of the drug war. Relentless and persuasive, Rosalie uses her past experiences and skills acquired during a successful sales career in the natural industry to now hustle justice. She began working in the legal cannabis industry in 2016 and has since worked with advocates, regulatory agencies, businesses, municipal governments, coalitions, and organizations throughout the nation in various capacities to address equity and record clearance in the cannabis space and beyond. The majority of her work today is in Colorado and New Mexico and is centered around reparative and environmental justice
AbbEy Moffitt
Melanie Rose Rodgers
Rosalie Flores
Legal Counsel Criminal Justice Lawyer, A. Moffitt Law
After graduating from law school from the University of Iowa, Abbey Moffitt Hruby moved to Colorado and began working as a public defender in Jefferson County. There, she witnessed the perpetual power of the justice system to never let go of those within its grasp, seen through probatio
Legal Counsel Criminal Justice Lawyer, A. Moffitt Law
After graduating from law school from the University of Iowa, Abbey Moffitt Hruby moved to Colorado and began working as a public defender in Jefferson County. There, she witnessed the perpetual power of the justice system to never let go of those within its grasp, seen through probationary and pre-trial supervision, prosecutorial pressure to plead guilty, and the use of criminal histories to define a person’s value rather than their own story. After working in private practice for several years, Abbey started her own law practice, A. Moffitt Law, in 2019. She specializes in representing clients in misdemeanor and felony drug cases throughout Colorado. She volunteered as the lead criminal defense attorney for National Expungement Week in 2018 and 2019 and continues to serve as legal counsel and volunteer for Expunge Colorado.
Melanie Rose Rodgers
Melanie Rose Rodgers
Melanie Rose Rodgers
Director of Development
Prior to working in the cannabis industry, Melanie Rose Rodgers held various roles in advertising, marketing and nonprofits. As Founder of Influential X, Melanie inspires others to be a positive influence in their community. She leads by example by creating experiences, events and campaigns rooted in education, advo
Director of Development
Prior to working in the cannabis industry, Melanie Rose Rodgers held various roles in advertising, marketing and nonprofits. As Founder of Influential X, Melanie inspires others to be a positive influence in their community. She leads by example by creating experiences, events and campaigns rooted in education, advocacy and social responsibility.
As Founder of Safe Access Colorado, a cannabis patient advocacy nonprofit, Melanie has expanded medical cannabis access by helping pass Colorado legislative initiatives. She has a track record for helping pass city and state-wide legislation. Her passion is community organizing, drug reform, advocating for plant medicine and fungi, uplifting under-served communities and amplifying social causes and nonprofits.