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

4.8 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gil M. | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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...ned just as he said it would. He was quite frank in stating there was no guarantee of approval; in fact he was clear: not everyone is a candidate for a pardon (luckily I am). If you are fortunate to retain him: LISTEN TO HIM, do not do this on your own. He’s worth every penny of his fee. Thank you again, Atty Sherman!

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Results

I tried to obtain a pardon on my own in 2013 and was denied by the board, I contacted attorney Sherman in 2017 to look over my case. At that time he told me honestly that I should wait an additional 2 years and contact him then due to his extensive understanding of Pardons in CT. I contacted him in ...2019 and hired Attorney Sherman agreed that the time was right to apply for a full pardon , Attorney Sherman and his staff took care of every aspect of my case throughout the 2 year process and always stayed in contact with me. I am pleased to announce I had the obsolete best result with my case and I could have not done this without Attorney Sherman Thank You

Posted by George | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer anywhere!

My wife and I hired Attorney Sherman after a very serious accusations by the state police against me concerning illegal sale of firearms. Attorney Sherman is extremely well versed in the firearms laws in Ct (which are very complicated and tricky). then add to that everything surrounding the pandemic,... especially the delays and it was a mess! Fortunately Attorney Sherman was able to get the charges against me dropped! I would recommend Attorney Sherman to anyone needing a very knowledgeable, dedicated professional to represent them and fight for them will all available resources.

Posted by Anthony | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

You have to hire a great Attorney for important matters

Atty Ralph Sherman and his team made the entire process effortless. I knew it was important to hire an Atty who has done the process of getting clients pardoned from their Criminal records. If something is important you should hire an Atty, even though I could of done the process and paperwork myself.... Atty Sherman knows how to have your friends and family structure the letter and walks them through the process. I am very busy with work and my children, so not having to worry about something so important was worth every penny. What made me hire Atty Sherman initially was all the great reviews I read on his website. Then after getting a consultation he was able to give me his best approximation of me being able to get pardoned from the State. Knowing that he would not recommend me hiring him if the probability was not high enough to get pardoned, showed that he was an honest Atty not just taking any case he could. My whole experience was great. Atty Sherman was always available via email or phone if I had questions or concerns.

Posted by Rich | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Record Clean

I was convicted of a felony and after complying with all I had to do to pay for my bad judgment, I wanted my record cleaned. I found Attorney Sherman online and saw that he was "The Man" in Connecticut for this type of case. In our first conversation he told me exactly what to expect. He handled eve...rything and on the day of my hearing I felt well represented and the Board ruled in my favor. I'm looking forward to moving on with my life and Attorney Sherman is a huge reason for that.

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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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