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Sealing Records

$1,700.00

Sealing Records Application

  • Seal Your Criminal Record – Hide arrests, charges, or convictions from public view permanently.
  • Pass Background Checks – Improve your chances with jobs, housing, and loans.
  • Clear Your Name – Move forward without disclosing old mistakes in most situations.

Sealing Records Application

Sealing records is a legal process in Arizona that restricts public access to parts of a person’s criminal record. Under statute A.R.S. § 13-911, individuals with eligible misdemeanor or felony convictions, arrests, or dismissed charges can petition the court to have their case sealed. While this doesn’t erase the crime like expungement, it prevents most employers, landlords, and the public from seeing it during a background check. Law enforcement and the court system still retain access.

This service is intended for people who have completed sentencing or probation and want to improve employment prospects, restore civil rights, and regain privacy. Common qualifying cases include DUI, assault, and other criminal convictions. A criminal defense lawyer can guide clients through the sealing process, filing the petition with the court clerk and responding to any prosecutor objections. Though sealing a record is not the same as criminal expungement, it is often the best legal option available in Arizona.

Sealing Records Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if I was arrested but never charged?
 You are eligible to seal the arrest record entirely, making it invisible to the public as if it never happened.

What can I do if my case was dismissed or dropped?
You can apply to seal the record so no one can view the case without getting a judge’s approval first. Even dismissed cases can show up online and on background checks until it is sealed.

What can I do if I completed a diversion program?
 If your case was dismissed through diversion, you’re eligible to seal the record and keep it off public databases. Even diversion cases can show up online and on background checks until it is sealed.

What can I do if I had a misdemeanor years ago?
 If it’s been at least 2 or 3 years since completing your sentence (including fines), you may qualify to seal the case.

What can I do if I have a felony on my record but stayed out of trouble since?
 You can be eligible to seal the record depending on the felony class and how long it’s been. For some, it’s either 5 or 10 years after completing all terms.

What can I do if old charges keep showing up online?
 Sealing removes your case from public court and law enforcement systems—but won’t erase content from third-party websites. Still, sealing makes it clear you’re no longer guilty or penalized.

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