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But as of December 31, 2022, things have changed. Arizona has enacted a new law [ARS § 13-911] that allows individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses to petition the court for an expungement order. This order can give you a new opportunity to move forward without being held back by your criminal record.

Arizona Expungement Process Under ARS 13-905 ? Conviction Set Aside. If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime and have completed your sentence (probation or prison), then you may be qualified to have your Arizona conviction set aside.

Most lawyers charge around $800 to set-aside (expunge) a criminal record in Arizona. Prices might be higher in Maricopa county as the courts in Maricopa are generally more difficult to deal with. However, some attorneys offer payment plans and even money back guarantees in case your set aside gets denied by the judge.

Effective January 1, 2023, Arizona will allow persons to file petitions to seal certain case records related to criminal offenses, in some states this is referred to as expungement*.

On April 1, 2021, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed into law House Bill (HB) 2067, which amends ARS § 13-905 to allow the courts to issue an order for a ?Certificate of Second Chance? for individuals ?whose judgment of guilt is set aside? after a criminal conviction.

In Arizona, misdemeanor and felony convictions will remain on your record until you turn 99. Arizona law does allow you to request that that the court set aside qualifying convictions, but this does not remove the conviction from your criminal record.