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 Ray | August 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

10 out of 10 recommend

After dealing with a very long grueling court case I was advised by another Attorney to contact Ralph Sherman to just get advice on which direction to go. After about 20 minutes I felt 100% confident that he would represent me with the upmost care and attention to detail. Not only did he make me fee...l comfortable about my specific situation he was also very honest and open about how the process will go. He stayed true to his word and helped me win all while keeping me posted on everything going on so I was not left in the dark to wonder. Thank you again for all your help!!

Posted by James Telgarsky | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Top Notch

Attorney Sherman helped me through the entire process of getting a Ct permit. Very knowledgeable of the laws and he took the time to explain things to me on how to proceed in the process. Always returned emails and phone calls in a very timely manner. If you need help getting a permit Attorney Sherm...an is the one you should be talking to, you will receive solid advice and straightforward answers pertinent to your particular situation. I wish there were more lawyers like Attorney Sherman. Everything was done by mail, email and phone which was extremely convenient since I live a distance from his office. If you are looking for help look no further than Attorney Sherman .

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The best

Attorney Ralph Sherman was very knowledgeable and helped with my record expungement, and obtain my state pistol permit. He was responsive, answered any ridiculous question I had, and is very good at his job! I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a fantastic lawyer!

Posted by Kathy | April 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Gun 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... kept us informed throughout the process and was very professional and courteous. Because of Attorney Sherman's expertise in firearm law, the issue was resolved without a board hearing and my son's permit was reinstated. I highly recommend Attorney Sherman to anyone seeking expert legal representation.

Posted by John | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Successful Apeal to the BFPE

In short, if you’ve found this review because you’re anticipating being denied your pistol permit and/or having a, you should save yourself the trouble and hire Ralph now. With my wallet in mind, I originally spent hours and hours getting free advice from people that appeared to be experts only to fi...nd out that everything I was told was inaccurate and just making it more difficult for myself. It took me a failed attempt at a hearing and a denied application to wake up to that fact. Save yourself the trouble and call Ralph sooner than later. I heard about Attorney Ralph Sherman from watching the BFPE minutes in addition to hearing other people’s success stories. Even though I knew I would have some obstacles in getting my permit, I foolishly waited until my application was denied by the town before contacting Ralph. The town denying me made me come to the realization that I wasn’t going to get my permit without having an attorney (the BFPE pretty much told me so at my first hearing but I was in denial and being cheap. As soon as I got Ralph on my side the process noticeably improved; he started by making sure I had realistic expectations and advised me of all the steps I could take for a successful outcome. The day I hired Ralph (summer of 2019) I saw the state was backed up until the middle of 2021 with hearings. Ralph thought we would be able to get the hearing moved up to the spring of 2020. To my surprise, he was able to make it happen in January. Even though it was months away, Ralph took time to sort out my errors on day one. I live a far from Ralphs office, so I chose to talk over the phone and email rather than meet for our first conversation, I felt comfortable with that having heard and seen so many great reviews. Once we had the official date, we had a meeting at Ralph's office (which has beautiful woodwork). Ralph was just as great in person as he was to deal with on the phone. We spent a while discussing options for a successful outcome and what to expect once I got into the hot seat. Despite him going above and beyond preparing me, I still got nervous as I sat down in front of the board (as anticipated). It was a relief having Ralph there to make sure I got all the necessary information out to the board like we discussed numerous times the day of and weeks/months leading up to that moment. I’m excited to say, because of Ralph's advice and great efforts, the board voted unanimously in my favor that my permit be issued. It’s now been a couple of weeks since my hearing, the town and state issued my permits and the process that’s haunted me for 10 years is finally over. I'm pretty certain that I couldn’t have had the successful outcome without Ralphs expertise, I highly recommend him. In my experience, if you're just questioning if you need a lawyer to help with your pistol permit application and/or hearing, you probably do. Call Ralph BEFORE submitting your application so can have the best advantage in getting your rights back!

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"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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