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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 Steve | December 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Best in the State
I feel very fortunate to have had attorney Sherman represent me in my pistol permit defense. Attorney Sherman began working on my case immediately. He is diligent and thoughtful and was able to get an extremely favorable decision by the firearms board. I can’t recommend Atty. Sherman enough, I was fe...
Posted by Doug | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Professional, Responsive, Effective
I hired Ralph Sherman to represent me in an appeals case due to permit denial. Atty. Sherman was diligent, kept me informed throughout the progress of the matter, and was able to negotiate a date much sooner than expected for the hearing. He was very accommodating to my questions, concerns, and reass...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Permit Reinstated
The most straightforward, honest and professional experience anyone could hope for in a negative situation. Attorney Sherman was thoughtful and reassuring throughout the entire process. He guided and prepared me directly before, during and after all proceedings and developments. He was patient and an...
Posted by Adam | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
The best 2nd amendment lawyer in CT hands down
Mr. Sherman was there for me from my first call to hia office. I was at my most lowest point in my life. I was confused, angry, frustrated, depressed, and most of all wrongly accused of something that cost me my permit. He listened to me when everyone else cast judgment and didn't give me a chance be...
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...
"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