WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF RECEVING A GOVERNORS PARDON?
QUESTION: I realize that seeking a pardon has a lot of ‘ifs’, but do you think there is a good chance of this process working in my favor? I know the Governor has a lot of these sitting on his desk at this time, if I understand the situation correctly. If this could be done, it is well worth the money to me. I will be consulting with my family and get back to you soon. I’ve done some research, and I greatly admire what you are doing for people in Chicago. It is unfortunate the stigma many of us face due to poor judgment at difficult times in our lives. ANSWER: There is no guarantee that your pardon will be granted because the final decision is left up to one person: the Governor. If a pardon is your only option, then you should petition for one; otherwise, the felony conviction is on your record forever. Your chances are as good as your case. If you made one mistake many years ago and since then you havent been in trouble, you have gotten a job and raised a family, then your chances ar
