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Because of my expertise with firearms issues, I have practiced in every Superior Court in Connecticut, plus the Appellate Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court.
I have helped more than 4,000 individuals with pistol-permit problems.
I have been a licensed Connecticut attorney since December 1991.
I have probably handled more pardons and Clean Slates than any other attorney in this state, and I have been doing pardons since 1995. At one session of the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles, the board heard 55 cases; 13 of them were my clients. In many years I have represented 5 to 10 percent of the individuals who actually get a hearing with the Board.
Going to criminal court without an attorney is like hiking in the jungle without a guide. Even if you have never been arrested before, you need an attorney to protect your rights. It is NOT the prosecutor's job to look out for you. The only person who's going to help you in criminal court is your own attorney. This is true even for DWI and some other motor-vehicle charges.
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34 years | 2,600 cases
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1991
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130 West Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06052-1315
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Posted by Gil M. | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Best Pardon Attorney out there
Ralph Sherman is true to his word: pardons in the State of CT are his specialty. He knows the “in’s ‘n outs” of the process, knows each member of the Board of Pardons & Paroles. He was very direct with me about the procedure, did NOT give me an unrealistic, over promised outcome. The end result happe...
Posted by Walter | April 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Walter S.
After waiting 20 plus weeks for my CT pistol permit answer from the State, I contacted Ralph for legal assistance to determine reasons for this long delay. Ralph responded to my email within 2 hours. He asked for details to make sure this is a situation he could provide help on -[ therefore not yo ...
Posted by Kathy | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
We are So Grateful to Attorney Ralph Sherman!
My son's pistol permit was revoked and we were looking for an attorney to represent him in his appeal to the state. Attorney Sherman was highly recommended. We are so grateful that he took our case. Attorney Sherman returned our initial call (after business hours) and talked with us at length. He...
Posted by Doug | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Professional, Responsive, Effective
I hired Ralph Sherman to represent me in an appeals case due to permit denial. Atty. Sherman was diligent, kept me informed throughout the progress of the matter, and was able to negotiate a date much sooner than expected for the hearing. He was very accommodating to my questions, concerns, and reass...
Posted by Pasquale | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Completely Satisfied
Attorney Sherman represented me in a revocation case, resulting in the return of my firearm as well as the reinstatement of my pistol permit. Ralph was able to have my pistol's return ordered without a formal hearing, and had my permit reinstated without hearing, alleviating the need for me to return...
"Whenever a client has a firearms-related issue in their case, the first thing I ask myself is "What would Ralph think?" There is simply no attorney in the state whom I would trust more to advise me on issues involving the details of Connecticut's gun laws. His experience in court and before administrative boards, his in-depth knowledge of firearms law, and his openness to help his fellow attorneys navigate these constantly shifting waters are all reasons why I keep Ralph at the top of my referrals list."
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1991 - 2022
Owner, Attorney Ralph D. Sherman
1999 - Present
Connecticut Bar, Firearms Law CommitteeChairman
1995 - Present
National Rifle Association of AmericaLifetime Member
2000 - 2004
Connecticut State Police Firearms Advisory CouncilMember
1995 - 1999
Connecticut Bar Association, Firearms Law CommitteeChairman
1995 - 1999
Connecticut Bar Association, Firearms Law CommitteeFounding Member
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English