The client was charged with criminal speeding, a Class 3 misdemeanor, in 2025. Future First secured a Highland Justice Court Sealing Records Speeding result and sealed every record under ARS § 13-911.
At a glance
| Original charge | Criminal Speeding, Class 3 Misdemeanor, 2025 |
| Application filed | Seal records under ARS § 13-911, 2025 |
| Court | Highland Justice Court |
| Result | Sealing record granted |
| Rights restored | N/A (misdemeanor) |
| Time from application to grant | 43 days from application filing to granted |
The challenge
Criminal speeding is a real misdemeanor, not a ticket. In Arizona, driving more than 20 miles per hour over the limit can be charged as a Class 3 misdemeanor. A conviction goes on your criminal record. It shows up on background checks and can cost you a job or a security clearance over a single drive.
Even after the case is resolved, the charge lingers in court databases. ARS § 13-911 lets you seal those records. Once sealed, the case stops appearing on background checks and you can lawfully say in most situations that it never happened. That is the value of a Highland Justice Court Sealing Records Speeding order.
What we did
Future First handled this case from the criminal charge through the seal. After resolving the criminal speeding matter, we filed the application to seal under ARS § 13-911 in Highland Justice Court. We confirmed eligibility, confirmed all obligations were complete, gave the prosecutor notice, and addressed each finding the court had to make.
The court granted the application and ordered the arrest records, the charging documents, and all case records sealed, with copies sent to the Department of Public Safety and the prosecutor. The Highland Justice Court Sealing Records Speeding order came through 43 days after filing.
A clean file moves fast. A Highland Justice Court Sealing Records Speeding application that documents eligibility and full compliance gives the court a simple decision and a quick grant.
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If you have an old charge in Arizona
Many people do not realize criminal speeding is a misdemeanor that creates a criminal record. If you were charged with criminal speeding or another misdemeanor traffic offense, you may be able to seal the record under ARS § 13-911 once the case is complete.
The waiting period runs from completion of the sentence and depends on the offense. Misdemeanors often have shorter waits than felonies. Eligibility and timing decide when you can file.
The court has to make specific findings before it seals a record. A complete application that documents the disposition and full compliance gives the judge what the statute requires 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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