The client carried a 2010 Class 4 felony Aggravated DUI conviction out of Maricopa County Superior Court. Future First filed an application to set aside that conviction under ARS § 13-905. The court granted the application, restored the client’s firearm rights, and issued a Certificate of Second Chance.
At a glance
| Original conviction | Aggravated DUI License Suspended or Revoked for DUI (ARS § 28-1383(A)(1)), Class 4 Felony, 2010 |
| Application filed | Application to Set Aside Conviction, ARS § 13-905, 2025 |
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Result | Set Aside Granted With Certificate of Second Chance and Firearm Rights Restored |
| Rights restored | Civil and firearm rights |
| Time from application to grant | 99 days from application filing to granted |
The challenge
A Class 4 felony Aggravated DUI conviction is one of the heaviest marks Arizona puts on a record. It blocks firearm possession under state and federal law. It strips civil rights. It limits occupational licensing. It shows up in every background check an employer or landlord runs, even fifteen years later.
The client served the sentence, completed probation in 2015, received an absolute discharge from the Arizona Department of Corrections, and rebuilt a life in another state. The conviction kept following him. He wanted to vote, coach his children’s sports teams without explanation, and put the felony behind him for good.
What we did
Future First filed an Application to Set Aside Conviction under ARS § 13-905 with Maricopa County Superior Court. The application laid out every statutory factor the court must weigh: nature of the offense, compliance with sentence, time elapsed, age at conviction, and current circumstances. We attached the Order of Discharge from Probation and the Arizona Department of Corrections Certificate of Absolute Discharge as proof of compliance.
We also asked the court for two related forms of relief: restoration of firearm rights under ARS § 13-905(O) and a Certificate of Second Chance under ARS § 13-905(K). The Certificate of Second Chance opens occupational licensing doors that a bare set aside does not.
The court found the client met every statutory requirement. The judge granted the set aside, restored firearm rights, and issued the Certificate of Second Chance. The penalties and disabilities tied to the conviction lifted that day.
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If you have an old felony conviction in Arizona
Arizona’s set aside law under ARS § 13-905 is the legal vehicle for clearing a conviction once you have completed your sentence. The set aside does not erase the record. It tells the world the court has released you from the penalties and disabilities that came with the conviction. For employment, housing, and licensing applications that ask about convictions, the set aside changes how that conviction can be used against you.
For felony convictions, the set aside also opens the door to two separate forms of relief: firearm rights restoration under ARS § 13-905(O) or § 13-910, and a Certificate of Second Chance under ARS § 13-905(K). Both require a court order. Both add real protection on top of the set aside itself.
Eligibility depends on the class of offense, time since sentence completion, and whether you have any pending charges. Felony DUI cases require careful work because the underlying conduct disqualifies some forms of relief. Future First handles the full filing, including the legal basis brief, the Certificate of Second Chance request, and the firearm rights restoration request when applicable.
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Want to clear an old Arizona felony from your record? Call Future First Criminal Law at 602-900-6240 or request a free consultation. We handle 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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