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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
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 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 anonymous | January 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
"Clean Slate"
Mr. Sherman was very patient and thorough while overseeing my clean slate process. In our first phone call he told me "I think I can help you." Which is all anyone wants to hear from an attorney when they reach out to them. He followed through on every phone call and email and did exactly what he s...
Posted by Jimmy | February 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Successful Pardon
From my first consultation with Mr. Sherman he was perfectly honest about everything. Explaining to me he thought my pardon would go through but that I needed to be patient. He told me could take anywhere between 18 to 24 months which it did. His team gave me updates and were very quick with replies...
Posted by Jamie | November 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Pardon
I held onto his name for 6 years until I was ready, as he knows the pardon system well and came highly recommended! He will not take your case, and your money, unless he believes it is viable and meets the conditions for expungement! His office is responsive and available when you need them!
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law
Pistol permit
I hired Attorny Sherman after being turned down for my pistol permit. He assured me That he would be able to get my request for permit granted. He stood by his word and did just that. I now have my pistol permit. Without him I otherwise would not have my right as an American to carry my pistol. I hig...
"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