Arizona offers multiple paths to clean up a criminal record, but each remedy works differently. A set‑aside does not erase the conviction; it vacates the judgment and dismisses the charge, then updates your record to reflect post‑conviction relief. Sealing can restrict public access to eligible records, making most background checks far less likely to display the case. Marijuana‑related expungements are a separate, streamlined remedy under voter‑approved reforms for qualifying cannabis offenses. Knowing which tool applies—and when—prevents wasted effort and delay.

Eligibility usually turns on offense type, outcome, and time since disposition. Courts weigh factors such as your compliance with probation, restitution status, and subsequent law‑abiding conduct. Even where relief is discretionary, a well‑prepared petition—backed by proof of employment, schooling, treatment, and community service—can tilt the equities in your favor. We also address collateral rights (voting, jury service, firearms) and explain what employers, landlords, and licensing boards may still see.

A thorough plan includes record gathering, petition drafting, and hearing preparation. We assemble certified dispositions, proof of completion, and mitigation letters, then tailor arguments to each county’s practices and timelines. After relief, we help clients with background‑check follow‑through—correcting inaccurate third‑party databases and providing accurate response language for job and housing applications.

Armour Legal guides you through Arizona’s record-clearance processes—expungements, set-asides, and sealing petitions—to help you regain control of your history. We assess your eligibility under ARS §13-905 and §13-914, prepare and file the necessary paperwork, and advocate for you at the hearing. By leveraging our in-depth knowledge of court calendars, county-specific timelines, and statutory deadlines, we streamline the path to a fresh start.

Once your petition is granted, most public references to your conviction are sealed, and you regain civil rights—including voting, jury service, and firearm restoration. We also advise on residual disclosures (e.g., professional licensing) and help you respond accurately on background checks, ensuring that your cleared record works as intended in employment, housing, and beyond.

Armour Legal builds record‑relief petitions that do more than repeat statutes—we curate a persuasive life‑story. We compile certified dispositions, proof of completion, treatment records, employment letters, community service, and character references to create a mitigation packet that anticipates judicial concerns. Our team understands how different Maricopa and Pinal judges weigh public safety, restitution, and rehabilitation, and we tailor filings accordingly. Spanish‑language support ensures clients understand their options and obligations at every step.

We advise on eligibility strategy—whether to seek a set‑aside, sealing, marijuana expungement, or staged relief—and pre‑clear issues that routinely delay orders (outstanding fines, inaccurate NCIC entries, or third‑party database drift). After relief is granted, we continue working: we help clients correct background‑check errors, prepare employer‑facing explanations, and coordinate with licensing boards when necessary. The goal is not just winning an order—it’s maximizing the practical benefit of that order in the real world.