Connecticut offers one of the most accessible pardon processes in the country. Let's find out if you qualify.
Both can transform your future. We help you identify the right path and prepare the strongest possible application.
An Absolute Pardon results in the complete erasure of your Connecticut criminal record from public view. Once granted, your convictions are removed as if they never occurred.
A COE doesn't erase your record, but it certifies that despite your criminal history, you should not be prevented from getting a job or license. It makes it illegal for employers to deny you based on your record alone.
Over 70 million Americans face barriers from criminal records. A pardon removes those barriers permanently.
Criminal records reduce employer callbacks by 50%. An Absolute Pardon removes your record entirely, opening doors to careers, professional licenses, and government jobs.
9 out of 10 landlords run background checks. With over 1,300 criminal record-related housing barriers nationwide, a clean record is essential for stable housing.
Many educational programs and financial aid applications ask about criminal history. A pardon removes this barrier to further learning and advancement.
Restore your full civic participation — including jury service, voting rights, and the ability to run for public office without the stigma of a record.
An Absolute Pardon can restore your eligibility to apply for a gun permit in Connecticut by removing the felony conviction that triggered the restriction.
No more worrying about background checks, explaining your past to every employer, or being judged for mistakes you've already paid for. A pardon means freedom.