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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
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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 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...
Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Amazing firearms attorney - worth every penny!
Ralph is by far the best in CT and likely in New England. He is an expert on all firearms matters. He was able to get my permit reinstated very quickly without a board hearing. Really amazing work! Hire the best if you want the best results!
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 ...
Posted by George | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
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,...
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...
"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