After one of our client’s cases was denied under the administrative appeals law for filing several years after a denial of a firearm application, we decided to fight back. We went to the higher court in Chicago and appealed the case against the Cook County State’s Attorney and the Illinois State Police. The Appellate Court was convinced by our arguments and reversed the prior gun rights denial, holding that the administrative appeals law does not restrict firearm rights restoration petitions made in Illinois courts. Continue reading
Attorney Mathew Higbee Wins Legal Battle for Second Amendment Rights in Chicago
Higbee & Associates Achieves Pennsylvania Pardon Success for their Clients
The Law Firm of Higbee & Associates achieved 16 granted pardons for their clients in December 2018! Earning a pardon is considered earning an extraordinary relief, so it is no easy feat and requires patience, determination, and focus through a lengthy process to demonstrate deservingness of relief to the Board. Continue reading
California Expands Felony Expungement Eligibility with AB 1115
California has passed into law AB 1115, a bill expanding eligibility for felony expungements to those who received a felony conviction before felony realignment sentencing provisions went into effect in 2011 via AB 109. Continue reading
Governor Jay Inslee To Grant Pardons For Misdemeanor Pot Convictions
Governor Jay Inslee of Washington State has announced that he will be offering pardons to anyone with a single misdemeanor conviction for possession of marijuana in the State of Washington. Continue reading
Governor Brown Signs California Law Improving Pardon and Certificate of Rehabilitation Procedures
California Governor Brown signed into law AB 2845, which will improve the process and benefits of the California Pardon and Certificate of Rehabilitation. There has never been a better time to get a pardon or Certificate of Rehabilitation in California. Continue reading