Ralph D. Sherman

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Ralph D. Sherman

also known as Ralph Doane Sherman

4.8
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

4.8 /5.0

115 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 108 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Five star endorsement.

Attorney Sherman helped me obtain my permit. Highly recommended for you. Five stars.

Posted by Mikey D | August 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Professional & Prompt.

I needed help navigating the pistol permit process in CT. I was in the dark about being able to obtain my pistol permit for 18 years. Within a week Ralph had me in his office signing off on the paperwork, navigating the process with me. Making me feel comfortable with my ignorance in the subject. Qui...ck, easy, painless. Smart man and well worth the money. Thank you Ralph, much appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Job - Atty Sherman

Anything to do with firearms and the countless ways you can end up in court due to that fact, you do not want anyone else BUT atty Sherman. RPO's? He's your guy - one of, if not the only lawyer in the state that deals almost primarily in firearms cases/RPO's. If you are looking for proper represe...ntation from an individual with a lengthy and PROVEN succesful career in litigation, look no further. While i wish i never found myself in the situation where i needed his services, I am incredibly glad he was the individual i contacted. No complaints and good communication throughout the length of case. Highly, Highly reccommend.

Posted by Dawin | August 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ATTORNEY

From the initial phone consultation atty Sherman was clear, concise and honest about what to expect. Before he took the case he gave me a realistic time line and what to expect in order to get the results I wanted. The thing I appreciated most was his professionalism and his response time when I had ...questions, every case is different and mine took a couple of years but I wouldn't trust or use any other attorneys services. He delivered with everything we discussed and went above and beyond.To say I HIGHLY RECOMMEND atty Sherman would be an understatement.

Posted by GeeO | July 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Ralph Sherman Delivered – Permit in Hand

I highly recommend Attorney Ralph Sherman. I was denied a Connecticut pistol permit based on an old out-of-state misdemeanor from nearly 20 years ago. I hired Ralph about a year ago to handle the appeal to the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners. The process can take a long time due to the backlog, a...nd he was upfront about that from the beginning. Instead of just waiting for a hearing date, Ralph worked diligently behind the scenes and successfully convinced the local police chief to reverse the denial. Because of his efforts, I received my temporary permit and was able to convert it to the full 5-year state permit today — without ever needing to go before the Board. Ralph is professional, knowledgeable, and effective. He knows this area of law inside and out and gets results. If you’re dealing with a pistol permit denial or appeal in Connecticut, I strongly recommend hiring him.

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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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