Record Sealing in Arizona

August 26, 2026 | Expungement

A criminal record can follow you long after a case ends. Even if charges were dismissed or years have passed since a conviction, criminal records may still appear during background checks conducted by employers, landlords, schools, and licensing boards. Arizona law now allows many individuals to seek record sealing, which can limit public access to… read more

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Expungement in Arizona

August 24, 2026 | Expungement

Expungement in Arizona is limited to certain marijuana offenses. However, there are other ways to seal criminal records or set aside convictions to remove them from public access. AZ Defenders helps individuals throughout Arizona evaluate their eligibility for expungement, record sealing, and set-asides.  Call (480) 456-6400 to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney about… read more

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Arizona Set Aside: Get Your Conviction Set Aside

September 24, 2026 | Expungement

A criminal conviction can continue affecting your life long after you have completed your sentence. Even years later, a conviction may appear in background checks and create obstacles when applying for jobs, housing, professional licenses, or educational opportunities. Fortunately, Arizona law provides a way for many individuals to obtain relief through the Arizona set-aside process…. read more

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How to Look Up Criminal Records in Arizona

December 20, 2024 | Expungement

Being convicted of a crime in Arizona will create a permanent criminal record. The more you know about criminal records, including how to look them up and who has access to them, the better you will understand your own situation if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in Arizona. Knowledge about criminal… read more

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Are There Differences Between Sealed & Expunged Records?

| Arizona Revised Statutes,Expungement

Everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes mistakes can leave you with a criminal record. Once you’ve been introduced to the criminal justice system, it can be difficult to remove the effects that a criminal record can have on your life, reputation, future and livelihood.  If you want a fresh start, then you may have the ability… read more

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