Criminal Pardon Process

Our process is unique in that each client’s file is electronically tracked and collectively managed, ensuring a quick and successful resolution.

Our long established relationships and proven experience provides a straightforward process:

Step 1: Open a file on line, by phone or by visiting our offices.
Step 2: Sign the necessary release forms appointing us as your legal representatives.
Step 3: Our Client Specialists coordinate with government agencies to obtain the Pardon Documentary Requirements to prepare your petition for a pardon.
Step 4: Our office mediates on your behalf with the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) through the investigation and decision stages.
Step 5: Receive your Canadian Pardon.

The PBC takes 3 to 12 months to complete its investigation and render a decision. Your employer, family members or neighbors will not be contacted. As your legal representatives, we will receive and manage all communications with the police, courts and the PBC.

  • Pardon Documentary Requirements

    Criminal Record:

    We obtain a record check from the RCMP Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) in Ottawa. The record from CPIC will list all of your convictions, charges and discharges throughout Canada. The CPIC fee for retrieving a criminal record is $25.

    Fingerprinting:

    To obtain your certified criminal record, you are required to be fingerprinted. Fingerprinting fees range from $25.00 - $80.00. If you are fingerprinted in ink, we will scan and digitize the prints, to expedite the criminal record retrieval. Our administration fee for digitizing fingerprints is $25.00.

    Court Information:

    We obtain all court documents detailing your offenses confirming the sentence has been satisfied as required by the Parole Board of Canada [PBC]. Our administration fee is the greater of $20 or the current fee levied by the court.

    Local Police Check:

    A criminal record check from the local police detachment for each city you resided in over the last 5 years is required. Our administration fee is the greater of $60 or the current fee levied by the police detachment. Some local police departments may require personal attendance.

    Military Conduct Report:

    We obtain the conduct report for past or present members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Our administration fee is $25.

    Sexual Offence

    If you have been convicted of a sexual offence, you will be required to provide documentation demonstrating reformation of character and verification of victim’s age.

    Filing for a Pardon:

    The PBC fee for filing a pardon application is $150.00.