Arizona Civil Rights Restoration Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to hire an attorney or can I do it myself?

You have an attorney to (1) make sure it is done right the first time so it does not get rejected or cost you months of delay (2) handle objections from the district attorney and (3) send an attorney to court to argue the case if need be.

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Do I have to go to court?

No, we go for you. If the court requests your presence and you are unable to make it then we will request for your presence to be excused.

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How does the attorney know about my case details?

Once you sign up we have you fill out a questionnaire on your personal online account. The questionnaire asks questions that influence the outcome of the case and allows us to argue the case before a judge. Although some of the questions may seem simple, the more information and detail the you provide in your answers the better we are able to argue the case in your favor.

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How long does the process take?

Typically, the case takes about three to four months.

We base our estimates of how long a case will take on how long the average is for that service in that state. However, some cases can take less or more time depending on the facts of the case, whether the DA is agreeing or objecting, the age of the case, etc. We work on your case as fast as we can and assist the court and DA in anything they need to get your case heard.

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Can it be done faster?

The courts work on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, the sooner you sign up, the sooner your case is heard and decided.

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How do I know what is going on with my case?

We have an online tracking system that is just for your case or cases. You will have a user name and password for the account and it will have the information specific to the case. Whenever anything happens in your case we post it in your online account so that you can view the status of the case and the progress that is made. If there is no post on your online account then that means that there is no update in the case. For example, once we update your online account to reflect that we have filed the motion with the court we will update the notes when we hear a response from the court or District Attorney. Depending on the court, it can take several weeks to months to hear from the court or District Attorney whether there is an objection, hearing, or anything else. If something is taking longer than usual for the court we will call to obtain status of the case and update your online notes. In addition to posting the status updates in your online account, we will post your case information in the case information so you are aware of the case and future hearings.

Moreover, we post your contract and payment plan information on the online account for you so that you can view all the information and print it.

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Does it matter if I pled guilty or no contest?

No, it does not matter. We can restore your civil rights regardless of what you pled.

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Does it matter if the conviction was in federal court?

No, we can file for your civil rights to be restored even if it was in federal court.

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Can restoration of civil rights be filed with the setting aside of the conviction?

Yes, if your case is set aside then your civil rights are restored. Please see the section on setting aside the conviction.

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What are the details of the guarantee?

We are unable to offer a money back guarantee because the process involves a substantial amount of preparation and sometimes several appearances in court by our attorneys. We cannot afford to offer this low of a price and a money back guarantee.

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Do you have payment plans?

We can create a payment plan that meets your needs. Please view the pricing for details regarding the payment plans.

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What if I don’t know exactly what is on my record?

We will be glad to work with you to get a copy of your record and to review what can be done. We charge a researching fee to do it and we apply that to the cost of any service that you hire us to perform.

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What if I don't know if my civil rights have been restored?

We can research it with the court to see if your civil rights were restored upon completion of your sentence. We charge a researching fee and we apply that to the total cost of any service you sign up for.

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What if I have multiple cases?

We just have to file for it in one petition since the restoration will apply to you as a person and not a specific case.

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Does this include gun rights?

No, you have to file separately with the court to also have your gun rights restored. However, we can file for firearm rights restoration at the same time as civil rights restoration and we can provide a discount if you sign up for them at the same time. Please see the section on Arizona firearm restoration.

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What is the main reason that a judge denies civil rights restoration?

If it is denied, it is usually because of (1) an inaccuracy in the court file, (2) an inaccuracy in the application, (3) the court does not believe it will be in the interest of society, (4) violating probation and (5) not paying fines.

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What if my case is denied?

If the case is denied, we evaluate the reason for the denial and determine the best way to proceed. If we do not believe that refiling would be successful or we recommend the person wait longer to refile.

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What happens after my civil rights are restored?

You will receive a court order restoring your civil rights. The court clerk will then send the order to the state.

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How long does it take for the records to be updated?

The court updates the court records within 48 hours and the Arizona Department of Public Safety has up to 30 days to update their records. However, the Department of Public Safety typically updates their records before the 30 days expire.

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