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

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Civil Rights

Posted by Tom | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Highly Recommended

I contracted Attorney Sherman to help me have my firearms rights restored in relation to a series of incidents that had happened many years prior. It was a long and unpleasant process but Attorney Sherman and his team were very focused and also sympathetic throughout the entire thing. It is quite a ...humbling experience to have someone go through your old hospital records but Atty. Sherman and his paralegal Emma maintained a respectful and non-judgmental disposition throughout. After a years-long process through the probate courts (as was expected), we finally achieved success and my rights have been restored. Atty. Sherman and his staff are not just good at what they do, but they are kind and patriotic individuals who firmly believe in their work. Highly recommended. 

Posted by Nicholas | June 09, 2024 | Civil Rights

Concerned with what is easy, not what is right.

Ralph was referred to me by the CT Bar Association after calling the lawyer referral line. I was looking for an attorney after having my permit revoked for criticizing the process. Ralph seemed more interested in defending the unconstitutional permitting racket and its unconstitutional review board t...hen the rights of citizens of the Constitution State. In my opinion, this is just a job for him. There may be the appearance of him being "successful" in reversing these violations but I think he has just found a lane for himself to monetize the infringement without addressing its root cause. My interaction with Ralph gave me the impression that he will not fight for your fight to keep and bear arms with vigor and that he has built a comfortable life around the status quo as it relates to the 2nd Amendment & Connecticut.

Ralph Sherman

Replied last June 10, 2024

Well, this negative review (from someone who never hired me!) just goes to show that the reviews on this website are real. This person told me his pistol permit was revoked. (He didn't say it was revoked "for criticizing the process.") He said he contacted me because he would like to get his permit back. I told him we’ll take his case to the permit appeal board. Then he told me he believes the board is corrupt. I told him, if that’s what you believe, then I don’t think I’m the right attorney for you. I also told him, I wouldn’t have been able to work with the permit board for three decades if I didn’t believe it’s a fair and honest board. I told him I wished him the best of luck with his case. He responded by posting this review. If you're wondering if I "fight" for people's rights, go to the CT-N TV website and watch some videos of recent permit hearings.

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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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