PA Pardon Help

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About The Pennsylvania Pardon Process

Who Needs a Pardon?

In Pennsylvania, anyone convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor punishable by more than one year in prison—such as an M1 or M2—loses their federal firearm rights. M3 convictions do not cause a federal firearm ban unless the offense is classified as a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” under federal law.

Record Sealing vs Pardon

Many convictions in PA are eligible for automatic or manual record sealing after a certain amount of years (5 years for Summaries, 7 years for Misdemeanors, and 10 years for Felonies). Sealing means your record is sealed and not visible by MOST but not ALL entities, landlords/jobs etc cannot see a sealed record however law enforcement can.

Most importantly, a sealed record does nothing for restoring Federal Rights. A Governor's Pardon, followed by a full expungement completely restores the rights lost by that charge in Pennsylvania.

What Rights Did You Lose?

A felony conviction in Pennsylvania causes you to lose your federal firearm rights, your ability to serve on a federal jury, and in some cases may affect federal employment or benefits. A Pennsylvania pardon fully restores your civil rights and removes these federal disabilities.

The Pardon Timeline

1- Initial Review

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

You complete a short intake and we review your conviction, history, and eligibility to determine your odds of success and the best timing to apply.

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

We gather records, collect supporting documents, draft your personal statement, and finalize all sections of the Board of Pardons application.

3- Application Submission (Day 0)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

Your application is submitted to the PA Board of Pardons and officially enters the review system.

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

The Board reviews your materials to determine if your case moves forward to the Merit Review stage.This is strictly a paper review—no hearing yet.

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

The Board votes privately on whether you receive a public hearing. If approved, your case is scheduled for a hearing session.

6-Pardon Hearing (12–24 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

You appear with your attorney before the Board of Pardons for questions and to present your story. This is the most important step, and we prepare you thoroughly.

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

The Board votes publicly on whether to recommend your pardon to the Governor.

8- Governor’s Final Decision (3–12 Months)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

The Governor reviews the Board’s recommendation. If approved, your pardon is signed and issued.

9- Expungement Filing

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

9- Expungement Filing

A pardon makes you eligible to expunge the pardoned convictions.
We can file your expungement petition to fully clear your record.

About The Pennsylvania Pardon Process

Who Needs a Pardon?

Record Sealing vs Pardon

What Rights Did You Lose?

The Pardon Timeline

1- Initial Review

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

3- Application Submission (Day 0)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

6-Pardon Hearing (12–24 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

8- Governor’s Final Decision (3–12 Months)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

9- Expungement Filing

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

9- Expungement Filing

How Much Does It Cost?

Our Flat Rate Pardon Package

About PA Pardon Help

Styer Law LLC

About The Pennsylvania Pardon Process

Who Needs a Pardon?

Record Sealing vs Pardon

What Rights Did You Lose?

The Pardon Timeline

1- Initial Review

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

3- Application Submission (Day 0)

2- Application Preparation (2–6 Weeks)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

6-Pardon Hearing (12–24 Months)

4- Preliminary Screening (3–6 Months)

5- Merit Review Vote (6–12 Months)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

8- Governor’s Final Decision (3–12 Months)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

9- Expungement Filing

7- Board Recommendation Vote (Shortly After Hearing)

9- Expungement Filing

How Much Does It Cost?

Our Flat Rate Pardon Package

About PA Pardon Help

Styer Law LLC

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