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also known as Ralph Doane Sherman
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If you want the personal attention of a small law firm, you'll find it here.
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
34 years | 700 cases
34 years | 1,000 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 anonymous | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Pistol permit
Lawyer Ralph Sherman represented me for a denial of my pistol permit. I had a felony on my record " possession of a controlled substance " from 30 years ago . . Mr Sherman was able to clear the felony off my record and get me my pistol permit.
Posted by Shawn | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great 2A attorney
I was denied my CCW permit locally so I had to appeal. After listening to my situation Mr Sherman took my case. A couple days before the hearing I went to Mr Shermans office so we could discuss what I should expect from the appeals board. My case was not easy but Mr Sherman made it seem like it was...
Posted by Douglas | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Review of Atty Ralph D. Sherman
I hired Attorney Ralph Sherman to file my application with the State of Connecticut for the Clean Slate Act in hopes of removing my 48 year old felony conviction. Because of attorney Shermans help my record is now clean which means so much to me. Thank you so much Attorney Sherman for all you did f...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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 Frank | December 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Frank Martorana
Mr Sherman was very caring about answering my questions and needs when we first talked, he was exceptionally professional representing me in court and always responded to my followups afterwards… Overall the experience was great and I never wish to go through this again but if needed I know who to t...
"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