ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, joined forces with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Springfield Urban League, and other local agencies for an expungement and sealing summit on Oct. 18 at Community Temple Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in Jacksonville.“It is rewarding to dedicate time to this worthwhile cause, helping attendees overcome the barriers to self-improvement, education and re-entering the workforce that are so common after a legal setback,” said Simmons Hanly Conroy Chairman John Simmons, who volunteered at the event. “These members of our community all deserve a second chance and fresh beginning.”Criminal records create a stigma that can be hard to overcome. According to the Center for American P

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