The client carried two 2009 Class 4 felony convictions for a marijuana offense and misconduct involving weapons. After vacating the judgments, Future First secured a Maricopa Sealing Records Felony result and sealed every record under ARS § 13-911.
At a glance
| Original convictions | Solicitation to Possess Marijuana for Sale and Misconduct Involving Weapons, both Class 4 Felony, 2009 |
| Application filed | Seal records under ARS § 13-911, 2025 |
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Result | Sealing record granted |
| Rights restored | Civil and firearm rights restored on this case |
| Time from application to grant | 24 days from application filing to granted |
The challenge
A set aside vacates the judgment of guilt, but the records still exist. The old felony case can still surface on background checks run by employers, landlords, and licensing boards. For a decades-old case, the record is often the last thing standing between the client and a clean slate.
ARS § 13-911 closes that gap. Sealing the records means the arrest, the conviction, and the sentence are sealed from public view. In most situations the client can lawfully say the case never happened. That is the value of a Maricopa Sealing Records Felony order.
What we did
Future First filed the petition to seal under ARS § 13-911 in Maricopa County Superior Court. We confirmed the waiting period had run, that the sentence and all monetary obligations were complete, and that the client had no disqualifying later convictions. We gave the prosecutor notice and addressed each finding the court had to make.
The court granted the petition and ordered all records relating to the arrest, conviction, and sentence sealed, with copies sent to the Department of Public Safety and the prosecutor. The Maricopa Sealing Records Felony order came through 24 days after filing.
Paired with the set aside and firearm rights restoration on the same case, the seal completed the cleanup. A Maricopa Sealing Records Felony petition closes the file for good when every condition is documented and presented to the court.
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If you have an old felony in Arizona
Sealing under ARS § 13-911 reaches felony convictions once the waiting period passes and the sentence is complete. The waiting period runs from completion of the sentence, and it is longer for felonies than for misdemeanors. Eligibility depends on the offense.
Sealing works best alongside a set aside. The set aside vacates the judgment; the seal closes the records so they stop appearing on background checks. Together they give the cleanest result Arizona law allows for an old felony.
The court has to make specific findings before it seals a felony record. A complete petition that documents the disposition, the waiting period, and full compliance gives the judge what the statute requires.
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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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