Arizona criminal defense

Expungements & Arizona Record Relief

Searching for expungement in Arizona? Sun Valley Law Firm helps with what Arizona actually allows — set-asides, record sealing, and limited marijuana expungement where it applies — for people in the Phoenix Valley and nearby Pinal County.

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Flat fees, with a free consultation and free attorney record review: see flat-fee pricing or check your eligibility.

Want a deeper plain English comparison of set aside, record sealing, limited marijuana expungement, and related tools? See our Arizona set aside vs record sealing page.

What “Expungement” Means In Arizona

Arizona does not offer broad expungement the way some states do. Most relief comes through set-aside (restoring certain rights after a conviction) or record sealing in eligible cases, plus a narrower marijuana expungement path where the law allows it. We explain which option fits your record — and which does not.

Flat-Fee Record Clearing

You’ll know the price before we start. The consultation call and the attorney record review are both free. If you decide to hire us, you pay one flat fee for the work in your written agreement.

Consultation call and attorney record review Free

Brian Garner reviews your court record and tells you what you may qualify for, the flat fee, and any outside costs.

Clean Record Package, first case $750

Everything that case qualifies for, filed together, as applicable: record sealing (A.R.S. § 13-911), set-aside with a certificate of second chance where available (§ 13-905), class 6 felony designation (§ 13-604), and a civil-rights restoration application (§ 13-908).

Each additional case $450

The same package for another case of yours.

Dismissed, acquitted, or no-charge records $450

Petition to seal arrest and case records when the case was dismissed, you were found not guilty, or no charges were filed (§ 13-911).

Marijuana expungement $450

Petition to expunge an eligible marijuana arrest, charge, or conviction under A.R.S. § 36-2862.

Firearm rights restoration add-on $350

Petition under A.R.S. § 13-910, when a set-aside or § 13-907 doesn’t already restore the right.

Contested hearing Included

If the prosecutor or a victim objects and a hearing is set, we appear with you, remotely where the court allows.

Early probation termination (separate service) $750

A request to end probation early, for people who are still on probation.

Felony redesignation (A.R.S. § 13-604.01, HB 2749) and petty-offense sealing (HB 2198): ask for a quote. See our felony redesignation guide.

Outside fees. Arizona courts don’t charge a filing fee for set-aside or civil-rights restoration applications. DPS or other agency fees are not included in the flat fee and are paid separately if they apply. We’ll tell you about any outside fee before you sign. Your written fee agreement spells out exactly what the flat fee covers.

What every flat fee includes

• Review of your court file and your discharge and payment history

• A written explanation of what you qualify for now, and when you may qualify for anything you can’t file yet

• Preparing the petitions and proposed orders on the required Arizona court forms

• Filing in the correct court and tracking the prosecutor’s response deadline

• Replying to any objection, and representation at a hearing if one is set

• A copy of the signed order and a plain-English explanation of what it does, and where the law still lets the record be seen

How It Works

1. Check your eligibility. Answer a few questions in the form below or call us. It’s free.

2. Get a free attorney review. Brian reviews your actual court record and explains your set-aside, sealing, and marijuana expungement options, the flat fee, and any outside costs.

3. Sign and we file. You sign a written flat-fee agreement. We prepare everything and file it in the right court.

4. We follow it through to the order. We handle any objection, send you the judge’s order, and set clear expectations about what employers and background checks may still see.

Who We Help

Gilbert-based help for clients across Maricopa County and Pinal County communities, including Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, San Tan Valley, and Florence.

Check My Record-Clearing Eligibility

Free consultation. It takes a few minutes. Please don’t include your Social Security number, date of birth, or details about what happened. We only need the basics to check your record. Prefer to talk? Call (602) 654-3005. Meetings are by appointment.

Using this site or sending the form doesn’t create an attorney-client relationship. Sun Valley Law Firm represents you only after we both sign a written fee agreement.

Full namePhoneEmailCounty where the case wasWhat kind of record is it?Have you finished your sentence, including probation?Case number(s), if known (optional)Briefly, what’s on your record and what would you like to fix?I understand that sending this form does not make me a client of Sun Valley Law Firm and does not create an attorney-client relationship. That only happens if we both sign a written agreement. I understand any response to this form is general information, not legal advice. I agree that Sun Valley Law Firm may contact me by phone, text, or email about my request. Message and data rates may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the consultation really free? Yes. The consultation call and the attorney record review are both free. You pay a flat fee only if you decide to hire us and sign a written fee agreement.

Is a flat fee really flat? Yes. The price we quote in writing covers the work listed in your agreement, including a hearing if someone objects. DPS or other agency fees are not included and are paid separately if they apply. We will tell you about any outside fee before you sign.

How long does it take? It usually takes a few months. The prosecutor gets time to respond, and a court generally cannot rule on a sealing petition for 60 days unless nobody objects. Every court moves at its own pace.

Do I have to go to court? Usually not. Many petitions are decided on the paperwork. If a hearing is set, we will appear with you, remotely where the court allows.

Can you guarantee my record will be sealed? No. No lawyer can promise a result. The prosecutor and any victim can object, and the judge decides. Results depend on each record. What we can promise is an honest assessment before you pay anything.

What is the difference between sealing and a set-aside? A set-aside changes how the conviction is treated, but the case stays visible. Sealing limits who can see the records. Many people qualify for both, and our package files every option your case qualifies for together. See Arizona set aside vs record sealing.

Is the eligibility form legal advice? No. It helps us route your request. Only the attorney review of your actual record can tell you what you qualify for.

I still owe restitution or fines. Can I still apply? Not for sealing, which requires everything to be paid first. Other options may still be open, and we can tell you when you are likely to be eligible.

My case was in another state or in federal court. This service covers Arizona state court cases. We can explain your Arizona options for restoring civil rights where they apply.

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Attorney advertising. Sun Valley Law Firm, Brian Garner, attorney responsible for this content. 1525 S Higley Rd, Suite 104, Gilbert, AZ 85296 · (602) 654-3005 · office@sunvalley.law. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. No lawyer can guarantee that a court will seal, set aside, or expunge a record. Results depend on each record. Prosecutors and victims may object, and the judge decides. This page is general information, not legal advice.