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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 Jonthan | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A true professional
I knew that attorney Sherman was the legal representative that gave me the best chance of receiving an absolute pardon. Attorney Sherman helped me manage my expectations from day one. Throughout the entire process attorney Sherman worked tirelessly to build my case and put me in the best position to ...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Attorney Ralph Sherman review
I hired attorney Sherman to obtain a pardon for a prior offense that was keeping me from getting my pistol permit. Attorney Sherman was successfully able to clear my record and all along keeping me well informed and answering any questions I may have had. Under his representation I was able to receiv...
Posted by DAN | August 14, 2012 | Criminal Defense
PARDON
I used att.Sherman for a pardon a year and a half ago . He was very straight forword . AND PROMISE US NOTHING!!! RALPH DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH MY PARDON I RECIEVED A UNCONDTIONAL PARDON THANKS TO ATT.SHERMAN I WILL RECCOMEND HIM AND HAVE RECCOMENDED HIM TO FRIENDS THE LAST THING SAY IS THANKS...
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Pardon Application
$250 for him to take a whole 5 minutes looking at my paperwork and then tell me he wasn't taking my pardon case. Completely ridiculous, He didn't even have the decency to meet with me. Just a quick phone call. I would look elsewhere.
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Its a mistake trusting him
This lawyer did very little to defend me during a hearing... All He assure me is that He has good relationship with prosecutors which apparently what He always tell most Hes client... dont make my same mistake !!! Find another lawyer to handle your case this guy is a mistake. He charge too much f...
"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