Rasa Legal, a Salt Lake City-based public benefit corporation, has raised $5M in seed funding. The company uses technology and licensed legal experts to simplify criminal record expungement and sealing. The capital will fuel geographic expansions and team growth.
Clean Slate Momentum Drives Funding
The raise aligns with expanding Clean Slate laws now in 12 states, including New York's November 2024 implementation that automatically seals eligible records. Rasa operates in petition-heavy states like Utah and Arizona, where demand persists for assisted clearance. Easy Expunctions secured $3.5M in debt financing for DIY expungement in Texas and other states.
100M Americans Face Record Barriers
Up to 100M Americans carry criminal records, with roughly 30M eligible for clearance. These barriers block access to jobs, housing, education, and healthcare. Traditional processes overwhelm individuals due to complexity and cost, leaving many without second chances.
Hybrid Tech Clears Records Fast
Rasa offers a free online eligibility screener used by 25,000+ individuals, followed by $25 attorney reviews and full representation starting at $250. Over 5,000 records cleared demonstrate scale across three states. Unlike pure AI tools, Rasa pairs software with licensed lawyers staying current on law changes.
Expungement.ai relies on AI chatbots for petition generation at flat fees, while LegalEase uses AI workflows in Mississippi. Rasa's model provides human oversight for complex cases, addressing gaps in fully automated approaches.
Impact Capital Signals Scale
Investors including Acumen America, Sorenson Impact Foundation, Dream.org, and GoodLight Capital backed prior rounds, drawn to economic mobility via record clearance. This seed reflects conviction in Rasa's hybrid approach amid workforce gaps. Their focus on poverty alleviation and justice reform validates the mission-driven path.
Legal Tech Surges Past $28B
The legal technology market stands at $28.74B in 2025, projected to reach $69.69B by 2033 at 12.2% CAGR. Clean Slate expansions create tailwinds, boosting awareness in non-automatic states. Rasa targets the $1B+ niche for record clearance services, differentiating through tech-lawyer integration.
Competitors like ExpungeOK focus on Oklahoma management apps, while non-profits like Clean Slate Utah offer advocacy. Rasa's for-profit scalability positions it for broader U.S. growth as reforms accelerate.
Founder Shapes Utah's Reforms
Founder and CEO Noella Sudbury, a former public defender, led Utah's Clean Slate law implementation. Named among Inc.'s top 200 female founders, she pairs policy expertise with business acumen from Goldman Sachs. CTO Mark Muday contributed to Shape Security's $1B acquisition by F5, ensuring secure platform development.
Pennsylvania Launch Fuels Growth
Rasa announced Pennsylvania expansion in October 2025, with early access sign-ups. Recent hires include a Director of Sales and Growth from LegalZoom and staff engineers. Partnerships like Utah Women in Trades and Mercy Care extend impact to workforce and health access.