Checkr has developed an end-to-end expungement service that helps people move forward from their past by removing or "sealing" prior criminal records from public access, thereby increasing the chances of employment and other opportunities for individuals with a history of crime. Expungements have been shown to have far-reaching benefits, including low subsequent crime rates and huge increases in wage and employment trajectories. However, the process can be lengthy due to court backlogs and administrative barriers, making it difficult for many job seekers to access expungement services, which often come with a high cost. Checkr aims to make expungements more affordable and understandable by partnering with Lawyaw to automate the process and providing tools that educate customers about potentially expungeable charges. The company is launching its service by sponsoring the first few hundred expungements for eligible job-seekers at no cost to them, with plans to partner with nonprofits, government entities, and companies to sponsor more expungements in the future.