Tacoma Gun Rights Restoration Lawyers

Helping Clients Get Their Rights Back

A criminal conviction in Washington State can result in serious, long-lasting consequences, including future employment opportunities, the inability to secure loans, school admissions, and even employment or housing. Despite the federally protected right to own a firearm, you can also lose your gun ownership rights if your criminal record notes you as a threat to the public if entrusted with a deadly weapon.

There are, however, means by which you can see your firearm rights restored to you even after otherwise disqualifying criminal arrests.

The means by which a person can see their gun rights restored to them take time, and the individual must satisfy a number of criteria in order for a successful petition. At South Sound Law Group, our Tacoma gun rights restoration lawyers have years of experience practicing both state and federal laws, and we pride ourselves on providing clients with dedicated and thorough legal services. We have the knowledge to determine whether you are eligible for a restoration of rights and the confidence that we can provide you with the legal guidance to help you through the appeals process.

To speak with a member of our legal team, contact our law offices to schedule a free case evaluation.

Can Gun Rights Be Restored After a Domestic Violence Arrest?

If you meet the requirements, it is possible to see gun rights restored even after a domestic violence (DV) conviction. However, there may be complications concerning concealed pistol licenses, and some jurisdictions may restore firearm ownership rights but not your concealed carry license.

If you’ve been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor, you may be able to restore your gun rights only after you’ve completed your court-ordered sentence, have no new pending charges anywhere in the country, you’ve never been convicted of a Class A felony anywhere in the US, you’ve never been convicted of a sex offense, and you have gone through three consecutive years without being convicted of a crime.

Is it Possible to Restore Gun Rights Following a Felony Conviction?

Firearm rights can be restored following a felony conviction providing certain conditions have been met prior to the appeals process.

The individual must have gone through five consecutive years without being convicted of any crime and have no pending charges against them anywhere in the US. They must have also had their felony points washed and have served all court-ordered elements of their original sentence.

Is Washington a ‘Shall Issue’ State?

In a shall-issue state, if an applicant passes the state and federal requirements for applying for a firearm, then the county sheriff, police department, or state police ‘shall issue’ the desired permit to the applicant. The majority of states across the country are shall-issue states (California, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Jersey are examples of states that operate on a ‘may issue’ basis instead).

Provided that the petitioner meets the requirements for restoration of firearm rights, no law enforcement agency in the state can prevent them from obtaining that permit.

Are There Any Crimes Which Are Disqualifying for Someone Hoping to Restore Their Gun Rights?

There are certain crimes that, regardless of whether an applicant meets all other requirements, will disqualify the petitioner from seeing their firearm ownership rights restored.

If you’ve been cof a Class A felony in any state will similarly disqualify the applicant, hoping to restore their right to own a gun.

Those who have been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility may not be eligible for the restoration of firearm rights.

Some court orders go beyond typical sentencing, making a unique order that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm. If an applicant has an existing court order denying them the right to own or use a gun, then those orders must be dealt with before anything else.

How Could a Lawyer Help Restore Your Right to Own a Firearm in Washington State?

There are many requirements and procedures which must be followed for a successful petition to see your legal rights restored. While it is not legally required for you to retain the legal representation of a licensed attorney, such an attorney could provide invaluable guidance and resources for those hoping to see the restoration of their 2nd Amendment rights.

Our lawyers will provide you with all of your legal options so that you understand your rights and your basic eligibility. Then, with your eligibility determined, we will help you through the process and provide legal guidance in hopes of seeing those rights restored by the state.

Contact Our Law Firm to Schedule a Free Consultation with a Gun Rights Restoration Attorney Today

South Sound Law Group is a family-owned law firm that serves clients in and around Tacoma, WA. We treat every prospective client who comes to us for help with respect and decency. We understand the laws and requirements for those hoping to restore their gun rights, so you need to only follow our lead as we help you through the legal process.

To speak with our attorneys and associates, contact our law offices to schedule a free consultation. The no-obligation initial consultation is free of charge, and you can decide if we are the right legal team to handle your needs.

Call us today at 253-465-2722. If you have been convicted of a sex crime, Washington State will not restore your right to own a firearm under almost any conceivable circumstances.

Any conviction of a Class A felony in any state will similarly disqualify the applicant, hoping to restore their right to own a gun.

Those who have been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility may not be eligible for the restoration of firearm rights.

How Could a Lawyer Help Restore Your Right to Own a Firearm in Washington State?

Call Our Tacoma Guns Rights Restoration Lawyers Today

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