az criminal process

Nightly curfews. Random drug tests. Constant check-ins with your Probation Officer. Probation is designed to be restrictive, and even when you are doing everything right, it can feel like a heavy weight preventing you from truly moving forward with your life. You may be asking: “Is there a way to end probation early in Arizona?” … Read More

A felony conviction carries an immense weight, not just in fines or jail time, but in the immediate loss of fundamental rights. When you are convicted of a felony in Arizona, you lose the right to vote, the right to serve on a jury, and the right to possess a firearm. Rights restoration is the … Read More

When talking about clearing a criminal record in Arizona, you often hear terms like “Set Aside” or “Record Sealing.” While both are powerful, there is one process that provides the deepest relief possible: Expungement. In Arizona, an Expungement is the legal erasure of a qualifying conviction—it’s the right to say, under oath, that the event … Read More

When you are trying to turn the page on a new year, the last thing you want is an old mistake keeping you stuck in the past. Have you considered a set aside? If you have a criminal conviction in Arizona, you might feel like you are permanently marked. You apply for a job, and … Read More

The New Year is traditionally a time for resolutions: gym memberships, budget planning, or learning a new skill. But for thousands of Arizonans, the most important resolution isn’t about adding something new; it’s about clearing away the past and record sealing can help. If an old arrest or conviction has been holding you back from … Read More