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Depending on your age at the time, maybe you can get it expunged. The law is getting more and more friendly to expunging underage felonies. However, if that is not possible I would suggest you do apply for the pardon as a procedural matter. The AG's office has been known to motion for dismiss in court if the petitioner (you) has not exhausted all other avenues first. Having exhausted that, the process is to petition the court for relief of the firearm prohibitor. It's good to include 5-6 personal references from family, friends, community leaders/pastors and a good statement on your own behalf about who you are now, how long you've had a clean record, etc. I think there are sample documents that others have used that might be helpful to you. Not an attorney, just sharing what other members have shared here and with me. Ok, thank you for the information.

Hi Molly, I am trying to get information on the Circuit court appeal process. I was convicted of a felony as a teenager that is classified as a forcible felony (Burglary to an automobile) over 30 years ago. I've read that you were eligible for relief after 20 years since I haven't had any trouble since then. I applied and was denied, do to the conviction, and was told I need to appeal to the Circuit court for relief but I cant find the process. The couple of attorneys I talked to said that I need to try to get it expunged (don't know if that's possible) or apply for a pardon from the governor. I don't think they have any experience with this type of case. Can you give me some direction on this process and reference to an attorney that has experience in successfully helping restore gun rights? Thanks