You have fully completed your sentence (not on probation or parole)
You have not been arrested in the past 5 years (10 years if any crime involved sex or violence more significant than simple assault)
You can show you’ve turned your life around – through letters of recommendation, certificates, diplomas, success at work, etc.
You have done things to help others
The Pennsylvania pardon process is free and does not require a lawyer
This website is primarily for people with criminal records in Allegheny and surrounding Counties. If you are interested in seeking a pardon elsewhere in Pennsylvania, go to www.PardonMePA.org