Restoration of Firearm Rights WA
Restore Gun Rights in 60 Days or Less
Get your Washington gun rights back with proven firearm rights restoration services. Find out if you are eligible before paying.
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How I Can Help Restore Your Firearm Rights?
Restoring Rights For 20 Years
Hi, my name is Schöen Parnell (pronounced “Shane”) and I’ve helped countless people petition the state of Washington to get their gun rights back. I firmly believe our 2nd Amendment rights protect all of our other rights. I keep my finger on the pulse of the firearms community both locally as a former member of the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club board of directors and nationally as a lifetime member of the NRA.
Over 20 years I’ve built a rock-solid network of legal resources and relationships with local prosecutors. I will make sure they are on “our side” before going in front of a judge. I promise to make a painstaking effort to insure we petition for your firearm rights restoration confidently knowing the court will accept it. In fact I will personally review your past criminal documentation before I take your money to confirm there is nothing that may adversely affect a successful petition.
I know the cost of hiring a private gun rights attorney may be intimidating. I offer affordable flat rates and flexible payment options so lack of funds do not prevent you from getting your gun rights restored.
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Parnell Defense, PLLCRestoration of Your Firearm Rights In WA State
In accordance with RCW 9.41.047 firearm rights restoration in Washington State is a process which involves petitioning the court to restore your 2nd amendment rights. Any person who fits the state’s eligibility requirements may submit a written request for a Supreme Court Judge to review for consideration.
The entire process can typically be completed in 30 to 60 days, however certain variables may prolong these timeliness. The most common issue is a conflicting matter on the client’s criminal history. Before I submit a petition I will first want to review your criminal history printout to see if certain convictions will need to be vacated or sealed.
Individuals with class A felony or sex offense convictions (unless juvenile) will not be eligible to have their rights restored. However if you have completed the waiting period and all necessary requirements under most circumstances, you will be eligible to reinstate your second amendment rights. We may petition to have your gun rights restored once the following requirements are fulfilled;
- You complete all terms of your sentence.
- You are crime-free for a waiting period of 3 years following a misdemeanor domestic conviction.
- You are crime-free for a period of 5 years following a felony conviction (Class B or Class C felonies only).
- Any no-contact / protection orders have been suspended or discharged. If not we will need to ask the issuing court to terminate the order.
- You do not have a prior felony prohibiting firearm possession.
The criminal history printout must be submitted with your petition. It is also an essential document for me to review to determine if there are any matters you may not know about which could adversely affect a successful petition. In fact I recommend all of my clients take it upon themselves to retrieve this document prior to us meeting. Doing so will expedite the process once the ball is rolling and save you money on attorney fees.
Washington State Convictions
Getting a criminal history printout for convictions in Washington State only takes a few minutes and just $12. Visit the Washington State Patrol (WSP) WATCH Website
Out-Of-State Convictions
- Option 1: Getting a history printout for out-of-state convictions can delay the petition process since it requires submitting a request to the FBI. Fingerprints are required with this application and currently timelines average about 3 to 4 months. Learn more about FBI Identity Checks
- Option 2: I have found going through an “FBI Channeler” may expedite this process and take as little as 1 to 2 weeks. Here is a link where you will be able to find a list of Approved FBI Channelers
If you are a gun enthusiast, the revocation of your gun rights is disheartening. The confiscation of your pistol, gun collection or other weapons is even more devastating. I understand the desire to recover these confiscated weapons as soon as you are eligible.
Get Your Confiscated Firearms Returned
I can thoroughly review your case and determine if your possessions can be returned once your gun rights are reinstated. While in some cases, weapons are held for evidence in connection with an ongoing case. However, in other cases, there are methods to ensure the safe return of your possessions.