How to Clear your Arizona Criminal Record
The great thing about the state of Arizona is that the state has many different options in setting aside or expunging your criminal record.
How this can aid in your employment potential:
By expunging your record you are able to withhold information from your employer of your past history. Over 80% of employers today utilize the internet and background check agencies to ensure that you do not have a prior conviction. An expungement or setting aside of your record can eliminate this hurdle from the employment process and greatly increase the chances of which you are hired.
Expungement or Set Aside Step 1:
There are many variations of records that can or cannot be cleared. Depending on the type of violating and the severity of the crime, you may or may not be eligible for an expungement. Therefore you need to first contact an expungement specialist or use an online service that can quickly and easily determine whether or not you are eligible for an expungement. You can use the free online expungement checking system courtesy of Recordgone.com. They offer some legal tips and advice and have helped Arizona Expungement with clarification of the law at times.
Expungement or Set Aside Step 2:
The second thing to consider before you decide to expunge your record is to ensure that the person representing you is a licensed expungement attorney that will work on your behalf. There has been many horror stories of citizens attempting to expunge their records themselves and end up ruining the only chance that they have to clear their record. Hire an experienced expungement attorney that specializes in record clearing to assist in determining the best method of clearing your record.
Expungement Tips:
The expungement process can be complicated and frustrating if you don’t know what you are doing. If you decide that you want an attorney to help, make sure to hire a qualified attorney in the state where you received your criminal record. If you decide to try to expunge your record on your own or simply can’t afford an attorney, make sure to check out our news and articles to help you through the process at Arizona expungement articles and news.
Send us any tips or suggestions when you go through your Arizona expungement process. We are always constantly updating our content and would greatly appreciate any information to help improve others that visit our website. Thank you. We will post updates to any changes in Arizona law that may effect you through trying to clear your record.
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Arizona Record Sealing
Any Arizonan who was wrongfully arrested, indicted, or charged and not convicted is able to petition the court to enter on his or her record that they have been cleared on all charges.
Petition the Court
If you are able to submit the information to a judge, the judge will review and then order all law enforcement agencies and courts to cease from distributing that arrest record to anyone.
It will show as if the arrest has never occurred and any person who does not comply with the order will be liable to damages caused.
Seal your Record
Any inquires that might show that you have a record will be detrimental to your chances of obtaining a job or finding housing. By sealing your record you are able to answer with confident to an inquiry, without disclosing that you have been arrested.
Arrested but case dismissed?
If you were arrested but your case was dismissed, you may be able to get your record sealed so it will show as if the arrest never even happened. For more information, we would advise to you contact a criminal defense attorney.
How long does the process take?
Arizona courts will typically take up to 6 months, sometimes more, to have a record sealed. This time varies on the work load of the courts. But do note that it is a first-come first-serve basis, so it is in your interest to start immediately.
In many cases you do not need to show up to court if you find a professional lawyer to represent you.
By seeking legal assistance from a setting-aside or expungement law firm, you can greatly increase your chances to have your record set aside. You can take a free online eligibility test provided by recordgone.com to see if you are eligible to clear your record. RecordGone.com is a sponsor of this site.
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