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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
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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 Jeff | June 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Exactly what I needed
Attorney Sherman was the correct person to help with my permit appeal. He knew everything about the process from start to finish. No need to look anywhere else for permit or revocation appeal legal counsel.
Posted by Shawn | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
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 | Expungement
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 Mitch | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
If you have a Connecticut gun right or permit issue, Ralph is the attorney that you'll want to hire
I retained Attorney Sherman for a matter in front of the Connecticut Board of Firearms Permit Examiners. I won my appeal on a 6-0 decision in my favor. While sitting and watching the other hearings before mine, I got to see the difference between hiring an attorney that was actually experienced in fr...
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Great deal of help
Went to attorney Sherman for help clearing a old arrest from 37 years ago Was 17 at the time , attorney Sherman helped me get it cleared. Hire attorney Sherman he’s the best at getting old records hanging over your head. I know feel great and know I can apply for employment and if I choose get a gun...
"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