Arizona Juvenile Record Sealing Arizona Revised Statute 8-349

Arizona law allows for the destruction of juvenile records. If the records are destroyed then the incident is treated as if it never happened and it will not appear on a background check. Although the record is sealed, it does not relieve you of any penalties and disabilities that are a result of the conviction. Therefore, if you want to be able to state that you are not convicted and not be punished by a juvenile conviction (or a case where you were adjudicated delinquent) then you should set aside and seal the juvenile record.

In order to destroy your Arizona Juvenile conviction, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Not convicted of a felony as an adult
• Not adjudicated delinquent for the following offenses:
  • Murder (1st or 2nd Degree)
  • Forcible Sexual Assault
  • Armed Robbery
  • Violent Felony Offenses
  • Chronic Felony Offender
  • Class 1 Felony
  • Class 2 Felony
  • Class 3 Felony for preparatory offenses, arson, robbery, or organized crime, fraud
    and terrorism
  • Class 3, 4, 5, or 6 Felony involving a dangerous offense
  • DUI
• No pending charges
• Completed all terms and conditions of your court ordered probation or received a discharge from the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
• Paid all fines and restitution
• It is in the interest of justice to have your records destroyed

If you were adjudicated delinquent of one of the above offenses, you may still have your juvenile records destroyed if:

• You are at least 25
• You have not been convicted of a felony as an adult
• There are no pending charges
• Completed all terms and conditions of your court ordered probation or received a discharge from the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
• You paid all fines and restitution
• It is in the interest of justice to have your records destroyed

With more than 80 percent of employers conducting background checks, it can be a great investment. Increasing the chances for employment is just one of the many benefits. See the Benefits section for more.

The typical case in Arizona takes at least six months. The courts operate on a first-come, first served basis, so the sooner you start, the sooner your conviction is set-aside.

Our flat-fee includes all costs. We will conduct the research, file the necessary motions, respond to written or oral opposition from the District attorney, and send one of our attorneys to court to argue the case in front of the judge.

In most cases, you will not have to physically appear in court. You can let us handle all the work and while you track the progress of your case online.

Our law firm has handled hundreds of cases and we serve all of Arizona. We offer an unbeatable low price and a money-back guarantee. We will make sure you get the best deal and the maximum amount of relief.

Benefits of Arizona Juvenile Record Sealing

• Gets the conviction off of your record.
• Allows you to tell potential employers that you have not been convicted of a crime.
• You may become eligible for more types of professional licenses and certificates.
• Can greatly improve your earning capacity by opening countless job opportunities.
• No fear or embarrassment when you are subjected to a background check
• You may become eligible for more and/or better student loans.
• You may become eligible for more and/or better housing assistance and opportunities.
• Tell friends and family that you have not been convicted of a crime.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why would I want to destroy my juvenile records?
• Will it still show up on my background check?
• Can it still be used against me for a future conviction?
• Do I have to disclose it ever?
• Can I become a schoolteacher, nurse, or other occupation?
• See all frequently asked questions

View all the Juvenile Record Sealing FAQ's.