Pardons and Expungement

Here are a few more things to think about, that an attorney can help you with: Getting a Pardon Can Change Your Life. Having a criminal conviction on your record has many negative consequences; a criminal record may make it hard to find housing, apply for benefits, or obtain certain licenses or permits.  Many people […]

​It\’s never too early to start thinking about the Pardons process! Although you have a criminal conviction, you can start making positive contributions to the community – by furthering your education, seeking and maintaining employment, getting mental and/or substance abuse treatment if needed, performing community service and/or other charitable works, and saving documentation confirming your

Once you determine that you are eligible for a Pardon, you can get your fingerprints taken at your local police department and begin the process of requesting police reports, criminal history records, and obtaining character letters from family and friends.  It is important to keep track of and gather any credentials, degrees, certifications, awards, etc.

​We have often received calls from people who are under the impression that their misdemeanor or felony record will be cleared or somehow go away after a certain period of time.  We have had several clients tell us that they thought that after seven years, a conviction would no longer appear on their criminal record. 

​How to Get a Pardon in Connecticut Getting your criminal record expunged can make such a difference in your life. With enough patience and stamina to assemble all the necessary paperwork, it is possible to get a pardon.  There are nine boards of pardons and paroles, and Connecticut has one – this resource takes you