The client carried a 2002 Class 1 misdemeanor DUI conviction. Future First secured a Maricopa Set Aside DUI result: the court vacated the judgment of guilt and issued a Certificate of Second Chance more than two decades later.
At a glance
| Original conviction | DUI, Class 1 Misdemeanor, 2002 |
| Application filed | Set aside under ARS § 13-905, 2025 |
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Result | Set aside granted with Certificate of Second Chance |
| Rights restored | Certificate of Second Chance issued; firearm rights addressed in the order |
| Time from application to grant | 78 days from application filing to granted |
The challenge
A DUI conviction follows you. The client pled to a Class 1 misdemeanor DUI in 2002 and completed the sentence more than twenty years ago. The conviction still showed up on background checks and still shadowed the client’s career. Two decades of clean conduct did not erase it.
Arizona law gives a path forward. A set aside under ARS § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and releases you from the penalties of the conviction. A Certificate of Second Chance adds protection for employment and housing. That combination is what a Maricopa Set Aside DUI result delivers.
What we did
Future First filed the application to set aside the conviction under ARS § 13-905 in Maricopa County Superior Court. We documented full completion of the sentence, decades of law-abiding conduct, and the client’s growth since a mistake made as a young man. We asked the court for the set aside, a Certificate of Second Chance, and an order addressing firearm rights.
The court granted the application. It set aside the judgment of guilt, issued a Certificate of Second Chance, and entered an order restoring firearm rights. The Maricopa Set Aside DUI order came through 78 days after filing.
Time and a clean record matter. A Maricopa Set Aside DUI application is strongest when it shows the court completion, rehabilitation, and a long history of responsible conduct.
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If you have an old DUI in Arizona
Arizona lets you apply to set aside a misdemeanor DUI once you complete the sentence. The set aside vacates the judgment of guilt and shows the case is resolved. For an old DUI, it can be the step that finally clears a background check.
A Certificate of Second Chance adds real protection. It restores barriers to occupational licensing tied to the conviction and shields employers and housing providers who give you a chance. The court can issue it as part of the set aside.
The court considers completion of the sentence, the time since the offense, and your conduct since. A complete application presents all of it and avoids delay.
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Want to clear your record in Arizona? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-6240 or request a free consultation. We have handled hundreds of Arizona record removal applications across every statute path. The cleanup is permanent and the process moves faster when handled by a firm that knows the local court.
Anonymized in line with firm policy. Client name not used. Specific dates approximated to year only. Outcome described reflects this client’s actual results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results. For more detailed information on Arizona record removal law, visit the Arizona State Legislature website.
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