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Motion to Seal Conviction: Waiting Periods

July 3, 2024
Derron
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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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Seal Your Old Criminal Case – 2024 Update

January 5, 2024
Derron
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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
Derron
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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
Derron
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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
Derron
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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
Derron
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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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The Secret to Interpreting the New Arizona Erase Records Law

March 25, 2023
Derron
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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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Expunge Criminal Record: The Fingerprint Card Exception

February 5, 2023March 28, 2024
Derron
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Expungement in Arizona Exception   The new Arizona allowing you to expunge criminal record in Arizona has two different levels of exceptions. On the first level, certain crimes are not eligible to be sealed. The second level is even if

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Barriers to Success: How a Criminal Record Can Limit Job Opportunities

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023
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Why You Should Expunge Your Arizona Criminal Record   A criminal record can have a significant impact on your ability to find and maintain employment. Many employers conduct background checks on job applicants and may choose not to hire someone

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The Eligibility of Federal Criminal Records Expungement

January 15, 2023
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A.R.S. 13-911 does a lot of good for people who want a fresh start in life. The most important benefit of the new law is that it allows you to state on employment applications, rental applications, Financial aid, etc., that

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