The client carried an old Class 2 misdemeanor conviction from 2023. Future First secured a Scottsdale Set Aside Misdemeanor result: the court vacated the judgment of guilt and granted a Certificate of Second Chance.
At a glance
| Original conviction | Class 2 misdemeanor, 2023 |
| Application filed | Set aside under ARS § 13-905, 2025 |
| Court | Scottsdale City Court |
| Result | Set aside granted with Certificate of Second Chance |
| Rights restored | N/A (misdemeanor) |
| Time from application to grant | 71 days from application filing to granted |
The challenge
The client lived with a Class 2 misdemeanor conviction from 2023. A criminal record follows you. It shows up on background checks for jobs, apartments, and professional licenses. Employers see the conviction and stop reading. Landlords pass. The record sits there and limits choices years after the case ended.
Arizona law gives people a path to clear that weight. A set aside under ARS § 13-905 vacates the judgment of guilt and releases you from the penalties and disabilities of the conviction. A Certificate of Second Chance goes further. It restores certain civil rights and gives employers and landlords legal protection when they give you a chance.
What we did
Future First handled the full application. We pulled the court record, confirmed every term and condition was complete, and confirmed all fines were paid. We then filed the set aside application under ARS § 13-905 in the correct court and asked the court to issue a Certificate of Second Chance.
The Scottsdale City Court granted the application. The judgment of guilt was set aside, the complaint was dismissed, and the court issued the Certificate of Second Chance. The Scottsdale Set Aside Misdemeanor result came through 71 days after filing.
This is the value of a clean, complete application. A Scottsdale Set Aside Misdemeanor petition moves faster when the court file is in order and the statutory requirements are addressed up front.
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If you have an old conviction in Arizona
You do not have to carry an old misdemeanor forever. Arizona lets you apply to set aside a conviction once you complete your sentence, including all fines and probation. The set aside vacates the judgment of guilt and tells the world the case is resolved.
A Certificate of Second Chance adds real protection. It restores civil rights tied to the conviction and shields employers and housing providers from negligent-hiring and negligent-leasing claims tied to your record. That protection often makes the difference when someone reviews your application.
Timing and paperwork matter. The court wants proof that every condition is satisfied and that the request serves your interest and public safety. A complete filing avoids delays and denials.
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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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