The client carried two 2009 Class 4 felony convictions, one for a marijuana offense and one for misconduct involving weapons. Future First secured a Maricopa Set Aside Felony result: the court vacated both judgments, granted a Certificate of Second Chance, and restored the client’s firearm rights.
At a glance
| Original convictions | Solicitation to Possess Marijuana for Sale and Misconduct Involving Weapons, both Class 4 Felony, 2009 |
| 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 | Civil rights and firearm rights restored |
| Time from application to grant | 104 days from application filing to granted |
The challenge
The client made a serious mistake at 27. The case ended in 2009 with two felony convictions and probation, which the court terminated early in 2011. For more than a decade the client stayed clean, worked, and built a life. The felony record did not move on with him.
A felony conviction strips civil rights, including the right to possess a firearm. It blocks jobs and professional licenses. It follows you on every background check. Fourteen years of good conduct does not erase it. Only a court order does. That is what a Maricopa Set Aside Felony result delivers.
What we did
Future First filed the application to set aside both convictions under ARS § 13-905. We documented full completion of the sentence, the early termination of probation, payment of all obligations, and a long record of law-abiding conduct. We asked the court for three things: set aside the judgments, issue a Certificate of Second Chance, and restore the right to possess a firearm.
The Maricopa County Superior Court granted all three. The court set aside both Class 4 felony judgments, dismissed the charges, issued a Certificate of Second Chance, and restored the client’s firearm rights under ARS § 13-910. The Maricopa Set Aside Felony order came through 104 days after filing.
A Maricopa Set Aside Felony application is strongest when it gives the court the full picture: completion, rehabilitation, and time. We built that record so the judge could grant the relief in full.
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If you have an old felony in Arizona
Arizona lets you apply to set aside a felony conviction once you complete your sentence and probation. The set aside vacates the judgment of guilt and releases you from the penalties of the conviction. For many felonies it also opens the door to restoring civil rights and firearm rights.
A Certificate of Second Chance adds protection for employment and housing. Firearm rights restoration under ARS § 13-910 is a separate request, and the court can grant it for most non-dangerous, non-serious felonies. Federal law may still apply, so the analysis matters.
Time and conduct help. A long clean record, completed probation, and paid obligations give the court strong reasons to grant the relief. A complete application puts all of it in front of the judge.
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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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