This article is being written to conclude and recap my series on the possibility of Phoenix residents being able to seal or expunge their Arizona criminal record. I considered it important to address this topic as our state has recently caught up to others in regard to providing people the ability to move on from their past. Whether or not one can seal their record and what doing so actually means, however, can be complicated. I wrote this series, therefore, with the goal of providing information which will help people to better understand their situation. It has also been my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorney. If you or a family member are in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer.
I addressed multiple topics over my recent articles. Issues which I analyzed included the following:
- What it means to seal an Arizona record
- How record sealing differs from expungement
- Eligibility for Arizona record sealing
- Arizona record sealing and gun rights
- The process of sealing a record in our state
- Retaining an attorney to assist you
There are multiple reasons why I chose to address these given topics. First, many are under the mistaken belief that sealing a record completely erases it from existence. It does not. Such an erasure would only be possible through expungement, which is not available in Arizona. Sealing a record, however, does assist an individual with passing a background check as well as with other aspects of life. It does not, however, assist with the restoration of one’s firearm rights. Second, understanding whether or not you are eligible to move forward is the first step in the process. An experienced attorney can assist you with completing that process. Having counsel helps to avoid any unnecessary delays.
If you need assistance with clearing your criminal history then contact my office today to speak with a Phoenix record sealing lawyer. I understand the importance of completing the process as quickly as possible and my firm will give your case the attention it deserves. I believe that everyone is entitled to a second chance and I pride myself on providing a high level of service. Contact us online or by telephone to schedule an appointment. My office also serves Maricopa County areas such as Mesa, Glendale, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert as well as Pima County residents in Tucson. We are also able to assist out of state individuals who need to complete this process.