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Motion to Seal Conviction: Waiting Periods

July 3, 2024
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How Long Does It Take to Seal Your Old Criminal Case in Arizona?   Understanding the Wait Times for Different Courts Have you ever wondered how long it takes for a judge to decide on sealing your old criminal case?

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From Application to Approval: Your Pathway to Fingerprint Clearance

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024
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Fingerprint Clearance Card Fingerprint clearance cards hold significant importance in Arizona, serving as a crucial requirement for various professions and endeavors, particularly those involving working with vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.  Understanding the process of obtaining a fingerprint

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Seal Your Old Criminal Case – 2024 Update

January 5, 2024
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[January 5, 2024] Arizona’s Motion to Seal Law   If you have an old criminal conviction in Arizona, you can get it sealed. On January 1, 2023, the Arizona law came into effect.  As said many times before, this new

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Looking For a Job? Why Your Old Criminal Case Matters

September 24, 2023
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The Power of Record Sealing: Opening Doors to New Job Opportunities   In the world of business, potential employers often approach candidates with past criminal convictions with caution. Why? There’s a concern about possible problems when hiring someone with a

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Criminal Conviction Outside of Arizona? Arizona’s Expungement Law

September 9, 2023
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Can You Seal Out-of-State Convictions in Arizona? If you’ve been wondering whether you can file a Motion to Seal in Arizona for a conviction from another state, here’s what you need to know.   Arizona’s Requirement for Expungement The short

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Advice if You Want to Seal an Old Criminal Arrest in Arizona

August 6, 2023
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The Power of Sealing Criminal Arrest Records in Arizona   One of the significant benefits of Arizona’s new Motion to Seal law is the opportunity to have an old arrest erased.  In America, the foundation of justice lies in the

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Inside the Judge’s Mind: Will He Grant Your Request to Expunge Your Record?

May 21, 2023
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Confession: I feel a bit paranoid because, so far, every motion to seal a criminal record I’ve filed on behalf of my clients has been granted.  As a lawyer, we are always paranoid and try to anticipate the worst-case scenario

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One Real Life Effect of a Criminal Record

May 9, 2023
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Have a Criminal Record? What You Need to Know   In this post, I’ll be discussing the ramifications of having a criminal record, specifically in the context of employment. As of May 2023, the unemployment rate in the United States

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The Secret to Interpreting the New Arizona Erase Records Law

March 25, 2023
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How Do Lawyers Interpret Brand New Laws? On January 1, 2023, the Arizona legislature enacted a law that allows Arizona citizens to seal their old criminal convictions. Given that the law is only 83 days old, how the judges will

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How to Get an Arrest Expunged in Arizona

How to get an arrest expunged
March 12, 2023
Derron
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Most second-chance laws don’t focus on how to get an arrest expunged.  Most laws in America focus on erasing or sealing criminal convictions.  However, what happens when you were never convicted of a crime? Arizona’s new Seal Criminal Record law

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