Ralph D. Sherman

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Ralph D. Sherman

also known as Ralph Doane Sherman

4.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 34 years

Gun Law Lawyer at New Britain, CT
Practice Areas: Gun Law, Expungement, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

130 West Main Street, New Britain, CT

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About Ralph

Biography

Firearms Law - I help more people with pistol-permit problems than any other attorney in this state.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Gun Law 50%

Pistol permits (concealed-carry permits). Appeals from denial or revocation of permit.

34 years | 2,600 cases

50%
Expungement 35%

Pardons.

34 years | 700 cases

35%
Criminal Defense 10%

Especially firearms-related charges.

34 years | 1,000 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Atty. Ralph D. Sherman

130 West Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06052-1315

ralphdsherman.com/

Atty. Ralph D. Sherman

130 W Main St, New Britain, CT, 06052-1315

ralphdsherman.com/

Ralph D. Sherman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

105 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal case and Pistol permit revocation

Ralph was straight forward from the very beginning. He didn’t sugar coat our situation at all. He dealt with criminal charges that he got nolled as well as getting my pistol permit back only weeks after. I would highly recommend him as he went out to bat for me 100%

Posted by Jimmy | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Successful Pardon

From my first consultation with Mr. Sherman he was perfectly honest about everything. Explaining to me he thought my pardon would go through but that I needed to be patient. He told me could take anywhere between 18 to 24 months which it did. His team gave me updates and were very quick with replies... answering many questions I had . I mainly want to thank Mr. Sherman and his team for a job well done and putting my past to rest. I would recommend Mr. Sherman at the highest level to anyone trying to start the expungment process. Can't thank you guys enough!

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Excellent and Timely

I hired Attorney Sherman for a permit revocation case, and he was knowledgeable, efficient and kept me appraised of everything going on throughout the process. Attorney Sherman was always either a telephone call or email away for any questions and was able to get my permit restored within 5 months of... hiring him. Without a doubt I would recommend anyone to Attorney Sherman without hesitation.

Posted by Chris | December 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reliable, experienced service.

Working with Mr. Sherman was a great experience. His expertise is unmatched. He handled 95% of the footwork, allowing me to focus on my life. When I had questions, he happily answered. When I thought I knew what I was doing, he patiently explained the process and what the best course of action was. I... was granted my pardon and I no longer have a criminal history which allows me to pursue new jobs, licenses, housing, etc. I am incredibly grateful that I consulted and hired Mr. Sherman. I would recommend him to anybody, and in fact, I've already passed his information to about 5 friends and colleagues already.

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

The best permit attorney in CT

I needed Ralph's help in acquiring my pistol permit after a denial years ago, and he was able to guide me in the right direction and promptly answered any questions or concerns I had along the way. I would highly recommend him for any legal needs you might have.

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Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1991 - 2022

Owner, Attorney Ralph D. Sherman

Associations

1999 - Present

Connecticut Bar, Firearms Law Committee

Chairman

1995 - Present

National Rifle Association of America

Lifetime Member

2000 - 2004

Connecticut State Police Firearms Advisory Council

Member

1995 - 1999

Connecticut Bar Association, Firearms Law Committee

Chairman

1995 - 1999

Connecticut Bar Association, Firearms Law Committee

Founding Member

Education

1991

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Western Connecticut State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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