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Expungements

Aggressive Criminal Defense Available to Fight For Your Future

Looking To Get Your Record Cleared?

Tucson Expungement Attorney

Ready for a Fresh Start? We Can Help.

If you have a criminal conviction or arrest on your record and want to get a fresh start, you may qualify to have your criminal record expunged or "set aside." Tucson expungement attorney Carlos A. Medina can review your unique case to determine whether you are eligible and can assist you with the necessary application to initiate legal proceedings.

To get started, call Law Office of Carlos A. Medina, PLLC at (520) 251-9561. We offer free expungement consultations!

"Setting Aside" a Conviction in Arizona

In the State of Arizona, "setting aside" and "expunging" a criminal conviction means the same thing. A.R.S. § 13-907 governs the law over these matters, permitting a felony or misdemeanor conviction to be "set aside," but only under certain situations or circumstances. "Setting aside the judgment,” as it is called in the statutes, requires an application to have the conviction vacated and the charges dismissed.

Benefits of expunging your record include:

  • A record that you have successfully completed requirements to set the felony conviction aside, meaning you have satisfied the court and should not be weighed down by a former criminal conviction.
  • The release from the social stigma of your former conviction.
  • Allowing you more freedom when applying for a job, a loan, housing, or other important matters.

By expunging your criminal record, doors that were once closed will now be open – positively impacting employment and other opportunities. Having a competent Tucson expungement lawyer on your side can make all the difference as you approach these proceedings, to make sure your case is properly presented for a swift and beneficial result.

Contact the Law Office of Carlos A. Medina, PLLC, today at (520) 251-9561.

    
     
    
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