Expungements / Set-Asides Attorney in Phoenix
Clear your criminal record through set-asides and rights restoration. Move forward without the burden of a past conviction affecting your future.
Arizona does not have a traditional expungement process, but it does offer set-aside judgments and rights restoration that can significantly improve your ability to move forward after a criminal conviction. A set-aside judgment dismisses the conviction and can help with employment, housing, and professional licensing. If you have completed your sentence, including probation and restitution, you may be eligible. Jess A. Lorona helps clients navigate the set-aside process, file the necessary motions, and present their case to the court. We also assist with restoration of civil rights and firearm rights for those who have lost them due to a conviction.
Expungements / Set-Asides Cases We Defend
How We Approach Your Case
Consultation & Review
We review the charges, the evidence, and the circumstances. We explain your rights and your options in plain language.
Investigation & Defense
We investigate every detail, challenge evidence, file motions, and build a defense strategy tailored to your case.
Resolution & Beyond
We fight for the best outcome, whether dismissal, reduced charges, or trial. We also help with set-asides and rights restoration.
Common Questions About Expungements / Set-Asides
A set-aside judgment is a court order that dismisses the charges after you have completed your sentence. It does not erase the conviction from your record, but it shows that the court has set it aside.
Most individuals who have completed their sentence, including probation and restitution, are eligible. However, certain offenses, such as sexual offenses and dangerous crimes against children, are excluded.
No, the conviction remains on your record but is marked as set aside. However, it signals to employers and others that the court has determined you have been rehabilitated.
Yes, in many cases. If you lost your firearm rights due to a felony conviction, you may be eligible to have them restored through a separate legal process. We can evaluate your situation.
The timeline varies depending on the court and the complexity of your case. Typically, it takes 2 to 6 months from filing to the court's decision. We can provide a more specific estimate during your consultation.
Yes. Many employers view a set-aside favorably, and it allows you to legally state that you have not been convicted of a crime in many contexts. It can significantly improve your job prospects.
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Facing Expungements / Set-Asides Charges?
Call Jess A. Lorona today for a free, confidential consultation. We will explain your rights and your options.