Frequently Asked Questions

In Connecticut, you are able to apply for a pardon three years after the disposition of your most recent conviction if it is a misdemeanor. However, you must wait five years if it is a felony conviction. You must not have any outstanding court fees. Please note you may not apply if you are currently under parole or probation.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles considers the magnitude of the crime committed and the impact on the victim. The victim and the state’s attorney may also have input. Assessment of the applicant’s rehabilitation and evaluation of accomplishments that the applicant has achieved since serving time takes place. Ultimately, the Board wants to ensure the public interest is served by expunging the individual’s criminal record.

Yes, the Board commonly requires the applicants to attend the hearing.

We guide you through the entire pardon process. However, we are not a law firm and do not offer legal advice. Having a lawyer will NOT accelerate the application review process nor make you more likely to receive a pardon. However, we recognize that having some extra support through the complex pardon process is helpful, and this is where we come in. Our team guides you through the steps necessary to gain a pardon and apply to erase your criminal record.

It’s unnecessary to hire a lawyer to complete the pardon process. A lawyer cannot guarantee you the outcome of an application, nor can anyone else! The result is based on the Board’s decision. However, we do recommend having a helping hand to guide you through the process. That’s where our professional agency comes in. We will assist you through the pardon process from start to finish.

We are the home of the AFFORDABLE pardon! It’s our mission to help you obtain your pardon and offer you support at a fraction of the cost of a lawyer’s office. We offer payment plans and charge no additional cost in the event of a second application submission, provided that you stick with our programming. Again, we feel it’s important to reiterate that you do NOT need to hire a lawyer or consultant in order to go through the pardon process, and you CAN work through the process 100% on your own.

There are no fees to pay to the Board of Pardons, but you will be required to pay for a copy of your criminal record or “rap sheet.”

We can accept cash, checks, credit cards, Venmo, and PayPal. We can offer payment plans and can work with you to find a solution that fits your financial needs. We can get started with you with a deposit, but we do require payment in full before the final filing. 

Our owner, Eric, has been through what you’ve been through. He fully understands the process because he has lived it and will help support you through it.

The length of time it takes to obtain a pardon can vary based on how many applications are received and how long it takes each required agency to review the application and criminal record of the applicant.

There are a number of things considered when the Board is deciding to grant a pardon, including but NOT limited to how severe the offense is, the impact on the victim, the victim’s input, full criminal history, and whether or not the public interest is served by pardoning your criminal record. Other considerations include work history, character references, community service, what you’ve accomplished since your offense, and more.

There is no additional charge for a second application submission with us as long as you stick  with our program and recommendations.