Sealing Records of Your DUI
Arrest Record Expungement in Arizona
An arrest or conviction for drunk driving or traffic offenses can come back to bite you later. Most employers these days perform criminal background checks. A DUI on your record may affect job prospects, as well as college eligibility and even the ability to obtain credit.
The Rosenstein Law Group of Scottsdale can advise on whether you qualify for set aside in Arizona (the closest thing our state has to record expungement). Our attorney represent clients in the Phoenix area and throughout Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. Call 480-248-7666 to arrange a free discussion of your situation.
Set Aside (Arizona's Version of Record Expungement) — Erasing a Mistake
Depending on your circumstances, it may be possible to have your drunk driving conviction set aside. If you have met all conditions of your sentence and probation, the court may agree to set aside DUI records — as if you never pled guilty or were found guilty. Law enforcement keeps a record and it still counts as a prior conviction if you get a new DUI. However, the information appears as a dismissal to an employer checking into your criminal past, and you can legally declare on an application that you were never convicted for that crime.
- Note: If you were found not guilty in a DUI trial, or you were arrested and charges were dropped, you can also petition the MVD for complete expungement of your arrest. If you weren't convicted, not even the police can use that information against you later.
Clear Your Criminal Record
For a reasonable cost, you can remove a blemish forever. Contact criminal defense lawyer Craig Rosenstein for a free record expungement evaluation.
