A clearer way to navigate the pardon process.
Two distinct paths, depending on where your matter sits — and one place to start either one.
State pardons
Every state sets its own rules.
Each state establishes its own pardon laws, eligibility rules, waiting periods, application procedures, and decision-making process. Pardon Process helps individuals understand which state's process applies and navigate the regular public application process.
Services may include
Eligibility and jurisdiction review
Application-process guidance
Document organization
Application preparation assistance
Personal statement preparation assistance
Character-reference preparation guidance
Written next-step information
Supporting-document organization
Submission preparation
50 states, 50 processes
Waiting periods, eligible offenses, and the board or authority that decides your matter all vary by state. The Eligibility & Jurisdiction Review is where that gets sorted out.
Federal pardons
Federal convictions follow a different process from state convictions.
Pardon Process assists individuals with understanding and preparing for the regular federal pardon application process available to the public.
The federal pardon process is administered through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney.
Pardon Process is an independent private company and is not affiliated with the Office of the Pardon Attorney or any governmental entity.
IMPORTANT SCOPE NOTICE
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Pardon Process does NOT market or sell:
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Commutation services
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Special presidential access
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Political lobbying
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Presidential influence
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Expedited presidential pardons
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Guaranteed governmental outcomes
If an individual has circumstances outside the normal services offered through Pardon Process and wants to discuss whether other advocacy resources may exist, they may:
