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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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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1991
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130 West Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06052-1315
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Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney for gun rights
I had a bit of a tricky time getting my CCP in CT, due to a couple things on my record from over 20 years ago. Attorney Sherman was able to guide me through next steps during the entire process, explaining everything along the way, including assistance in filling out the application, and at a very r...
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Great Gun Law Lawyer
Ralph was one of the top pistol permit and gun law lawyers recommended in the state. He was very helpful and knowledgeable with the CCPP process. He explained the process very clearly, assisted with completing the application, and notarized it. Ralph ran an initial background check on me to ensure t...
Posted by Max | July 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
A Tireless Advocate and Absolute Professional – Ralph Sherman is the Attorney You Want by Your Side
I had the privilege of working with Attorney Ralph Sherman during one of the most important legal matters of my life. After enduring what has been described by more than one judge as the most contentious divorce in Florida’s history—and facing three separate false allegations from my ex-wife that led...
Posted by Noah | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Listen to attorney Sherman carefully and except his professional advice.
This man knows his business! Everything that was explained to me by Mr Sherman was detailed and specific. A few years prior attorney Sherman advised me to wait until it had been a full 15 years of walking the line. He explained that the current board wouldn’t, in his opinion, accept my request for ab...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Pistol permit
I had an arrest nearly 20 years ago that resulted in my pistol permit being denied (all charges were dropped and the case was dismissed by the judge. Thankfully, I hired Ralph to help me navigate the appeal process. His knowledge of the process and confidence that my permit would be granted prove...
"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