Pardons

A pardon is an act of clemency by the Governor, forgiving a person of his or her crime or crimes. A pardon restores all rights and privileges forfeited by the individual. At Levin & Zeiger, LLP, we understand the laws, rules and procedures involved in the pardon process and how to advocate effectively on your behalf.

The pardon process begins with an application to the Board of Pardons, which we will help prepare. After the Board receives your application, an investigation begins, considering the facts surrounding your conviction(s) and an interview of you. The Board then will conduct a "merit review" of your application. Your "merit review" will consider factors such as: time elapsed since the crime(s); compliance with court requirements; positive changes in your life; specific need for the pardon; and impact of the offense on the victim(s).

Following the "merit review," the Board will vote to "approve" your application. If your application is approved, you will have a public hearing. At the hearing, you will present your full story to the Board. Should the Board deem it appropriate, it then will recommend your application to the Governor, who will grant or deny your pardon.

From the initial pardon application through the Governor's decision, the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey criminal defense lawyers at Levin & Zeiger, LLP carefully will guide you through each step of the complex pardon process. We represent our clients zealously, never forgetting that our attorneys and staff must form a team with our clients and their families to assure the best possible outcome.

When you need a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey criminal defense attorney to pursue a pardon on your behalf, contact Levin & Zeiger, LLP, who represent every client zealously in order to obtain the best results possible in each case. To arrange a consultation, please give us a call at 215-825-5183 or send us an email via the form below.