Fingerprint Card Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Fingerprint Card Overview

Fingerprint clearance cards are required for employment in dozens of Arizona professions, including banking, social work, teaching and law enforcement. Losing your card due to a criminal conviction or arrest could mean losing your job as well.

Burns, Nickerson & Taylor, PLC, in Phoenix is committed to helping individuals like you across the state regain fingerprint clearance cards and professional employment. We work closely with you to prepare a petition to the Arizona Department of Public Safety for card re-issuance, and will handle any follow up actions, including appeals.

Of the countless cases that have come across our desk, we estimate that 95 percent have been resolved successfully. Our lawyers are familiar with the documentation necessary to constructing a solid petition, as well the legal nuances and complexities associated with attending a hearing and requesting an appeal.

Issuing Fingerprint Cards

Fingerprint clearance cards are issued after an employer receives and reviews your state and federal criminal history. According to Arizona state statutes, these cards may not be approved if your record reveals you are awaiting trial or have been convicted of one or more criminal offenses, including:

• Sex crimes such as trafficking, prostitution and molestation
• Fraud, including welfare and credit card fraud
• Sale or possession of controlled substances
• Theft
• Assault
• Manslaughter

No matter your circumstance, the law firm of Burns, Nickerson & Taylor, PLC, is dedicated to providing the quality representation you need to return to work. We do everything possible to portray you in a favorable light to the Department of Public Safety and give you the second chance you deserve.

If you have been denied a fingerprint clearance card, call our experienced attorneys at 602-264-5555. We have what it takes to achieve a successful outcome in your case. Free initial consultations are available.

Other Frequent Case Types

• Restraining Order in Phoenix, AZ

Areas of Practice

• Fingerprint Card
• Criminal Law
• Employment Law -- Employee