Arizona Firearm Rights Restoration Frequently Asked Questions

What are my chances of success?

It is difficult to say without researching your case. We can do a preliminary evaluation for a small fee. If you wish to go forward, we will apply the fee to the total cost.

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Do you have a money back guarantee?

We are unable to offer a money back guarantee and also offer such low prices that the same time, because the process involves a substantial amount of preparation and sometimes several appearances in court by our attorneys.

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Do you have payment plans?

We can create a payment plan that meets your needs. We typically spread payments into equal monthly amounts.

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Does it matter if it was a conviction for domestic violence?

There is a lifetime prohibition from the United States government (Lautenberg Amendment), which prohibits firearm ownership of those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence as defined by federal law. The federal definition is different than Arizona’s definition. If you would like us to evaluate your case and determine if the federal ban will apply against you then we can for a small fee. If you then sign up for firearm rights restoration the fee will be applied to the total.

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How long does the process take?

Typically, the process 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-served basis. Therefore, the sooner you sign up, the sooner it is heard and decided. If it helps, we would be glad to write your employer or potential employer a letter letting them know we have reopened the case and are in the process of having it sealed.

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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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What are my chances of success?

It is difficult to say without researching your case. We can do a preliminary evaluation for a small fee. If you wish to go forward, we will apply the fee to the total cost.

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Do I have to go to court?

No. We are licensed attorneys so we go to court for you.

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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 your case before a judge. Although some of the questions seem simple,the more information and detail that you provide in your answers the better able we are to argue the case in your favor.

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

Most people hire 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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Does it matter if I pled guilty or no contest?

No, it does not matter.

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What happens after my gun rights are restored?

You will receive a court order restoring your gun rights. The court will update their records and send the order onto the state database. The background check agencies will then receive the updated information when they do a background check.

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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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Do you have a money back 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. We typically spread payments into equal monthly amounts.

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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 $150 and we apply that to the total cost of any service that you hire us to perform.

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Can I restore my gun rights and set the conviction aside at the same time?

Yes. Also, we offer a discount on the gun rights restoration if you sign up with the setting aside.

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What is the main reason that it is denied?

If it is denied, it is usually because of (1) an inaccuracy in the court file, (2) the judge wants to see more time pass since you were released from probation, or (3) the nature of the offense.

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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. That can include refilling or we recommend the person wait longer to refile.

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Can I restore my firearm rights if I was convicted of a federal crime?

Possibly; however, you must reside in Arizona. Please take the free online eligibility test to determine if you are eligible.

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Does it matter if it was a conviction for domestic violence?

There is a lifetime prohibition from the United States government (Lautenberg Amendment), which prohibits firearm ownership of those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence as defined by federal law. The federal definition is different than Arizona’s definition. If you would like us to evaluate your case and determine if the federal ban will apply against you then we can for a small fee. If you then sign up for firearm rights restoration the fee will be applied to the total.

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What if I have multiple felony convictions?

Then we must file for each case separately. However, we do have discounts for multiple cases.

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What if I have multiple felony convictions in multiple states?

In order to determine whether you are eligible to have your firearm rights restored and how to do so we must evaluate the laws of each state. If you would like us to evaluate your case and determine if it is possible then we can for a small fee. If you then sign up for firearm rights restoration the fee will be applied to the total.

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What if I now live in a state other than Arizona but I was convicted of a felony offense in Arizona?

In order to determine whether your Arizona firearm rights can be restored and how to do so we must evaluate the laws of each state. If you would like us to evaluate your case and determine if it is possible then we can for a small fee. If you then sign up for firearm rights restoration the fee will be applied to the total.

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