How do I go about applying for a presidential pardon?

To apply for a presidential pardon, you must complete a “Petition for Executive Clemency” and file it with the Office of the Pardon Lawyer within the U.S. Department of Justice. Application forms and instructions can be found on the U.S. Department of Justice website at: http://www.justice.gov/pardon/.

For more information on requesting a Presidential Pardon, see http://www.justice.gov/pardon/rules-governing-petitions-executive-clemency.

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For most people, a presidential pardon is NOT a realistic solution for cleaning up your criminal record.