Gun Rights Restoration
Gun Rights Restoration Attorneys Serving Island County & Washington
A felony conviction, domestic violence conviction, juvenile offense, involuntary commitment or another legal restriction may prevent you from possessing or accessing firearms.
Platt, Thompson & Buescher helps clients determine whether firearm rights may be restored under Washington law, prepare the appropriate court petition and address related state, federal and background-check concerns.
What Is at Stake
Do not assume your firearm rights returned automatically.
Firearm prohibitions can continue after a sentence is completed, a conviction is vacated or another part of the case has ended. Possession can include more than physically holding a firearm and may involve access, custody or control.
Before possessing, purchasing or attempting to access a firearm, it is important to identify every possible state and federal prohibition and confirm that the required restoration process has been completed.
Eligibility may depend on
- The source of the firearm prohibition
- The offense and court involved
- Adult or juvenile case history
- Time spent in the community
- Completion of sentencing conditions
- Pending charges or other prohibitions
- Federal firearm law
Restoration Matters We Handle
Focused guidance for firearm-rights restoration.
The proper legal path depends on why the right was lost and whether another state or federal restriction remains.
Adult Felony Convictions
Eligibility review and superior-court petitions following qualifying adult felony convictions.
Domestic Violence Convictions
Restoration analysis after qualifying misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Juvenile Offenses
Review of juvenile adjudications, record status and available firearm-rights procedures.
Involuntary Commitment
Selected restoration matters involving a firearm prohibition arising from an involuntary commitment or related court process.
State and Federal Review
Analysis of whether a Washington restoration order addresses the underlying state prohibition and related federal concerns.
NICS and Background-Check Issues
Guidance involving government record updates, firearm-transaction denials and administrative review when appropriate.
State and Federal Law
A Washington restoration order is only part of the analysis.
Washington and federal law can impose separate firearm restrictions. The original conviction, any later vacation or restoration order and the person’s complete legal history should be reviewed together.
Brent Thompson’s practice emphasizes firearm-rights restoration, post-conviction relief, state and federal firearm law, NICS administrative appeals and related federal litigation.
The goal is not simply to obtain an order—it is to understand what the order does and what restrictions may remain.
Our Process
How we approach firearm-rights restoration.
The first step is determining every reason the client may be prohibited. The petition should address the complete record, not only the most obvious conviction.
01
Review the complete history
We collect court records, criminal history, disposition documents and information about any other possible firearm prohibition.
02
Analyze eligibility
We evaluate the offense, required community period, sentence completion, pending matters and state or federal disqualifications.
03
Prepare and file the petition
We prepare the required court documents, supporting records and legal argument and serve the appropriate prosecuting attorney.
04
Address the order and follow-up
We appear when required and advise on court notifications, government records and possible background-check issues after an order is entered.
Gun Rights Restoration Topics
Learn more about firearm prohibitions and restoration.
Explore more detailed information about Washington firearm prohibitions, felony convictions, domestic violence convictions and related post-conviction relief.
Your Attorney
An attorney focused on firearm-rights restoration.
Get Started
Find out whether your firearm rights may be restored.
A confidential consultation can help identify the prohibition, evaluate eligibility and explain the court and follow-up steps involved.
180 NW Coveland St, Coupeville, WA 98239 · reception@plattbuescher.com