Gun Rights Restoration Attorney in Greene County
A single felony conviction shouldn’t permanently strip away your constitutional rights. When you’ve paid your debt to society and demonstrated genuine rehabilitation, Ohio law provides a pathway to restore your Second Amendment freedoms. At The Kollin Firm, Attorney Tom Kollin understands that for many clients, the ability to hunt, protect their families, or simply exercise their constitutional rights represents more than legal technicalities—it symbolizes full restoration to society. Since 1996, Attorney Kollin has helped deserving clients navigate Ohio’s complex firearm restoration process, transforming legal disabilities into renewed freedoms.
How Attorney Tom Kollin Helps Restore Gun Rights After Felony Conviction
Under Ohio law, a felony conviction automatically imposes a legal disability that prohibits firearm possession indefinitely. This restriction applies to any weapon with a trigger, effectively barring you from hunting, sport shooting, or home protection. As an experienced attorney who helps restore gun rights after a felony for his Dayton clients, Tom Kollin recognizes that this disability often impacts law-abiding citizens who made a single mistake years or decades ago. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 2923.14, you can petition the court to remove this legal disability, but success requires strategic presentation and compelling evidence of rehabilitation.
Available 24/7 for Gun Rights Consultation: Call (937) 490-4700
Understanding Ohio’s Legal Disability and Restoration Process
Ohio law creates an automatic legal disability that prohibits firearm possession for individuals with felony convictions, active indictments, or probation status. The term “legal disability” refers to court-imposed restrictions on your rights—similar to how minors face legal disabilities regarding contracts or voting. Once your sentence is complete and you’re no longer on parole or probation, you become eligible to petition for disability removal.
However, most petitions face significant obstacles. Judges approach gun rights restoration with extreme caution, knowing that granting restoration to someone who later commits a violent crime could greatly impact their judicial career. As your Ohio gun rights lawyer, Attorney Kollin provides honest assessments of your chances while developing the strongest possible case for restoration.
Understanding your eligibility is the first step toward restoration. Call (937) 490-4700 today.
Why Choose The Kollin Firm for Weapons Disability Removal in Greene County
When your constitutional rights hang in the balance, experience and local knowledge prove decisive. Attorney Tom Kollin brings unique advantages to gun rights restoration cases:
Realistic Expectations: Unlike attorneys who promise easy victories, Attorney Kollin provides honest assessments based on decades of experience. He understands which cases have genuine restoration prospects and which face insurmountable obstacles.
Strategic Case Development: Success requires more than legal paperwork. Attorney Kollin develops comprehensive presentations that address judicial concerns about public safety while highlighting your rehabilitation and community contributions.
Local Court Understanding: Rural counties with strong hunting traditions may view restoration more favorably than urban jurisdictions. Attorney Kollin understands these regional differences and tailors arguments accordingly.
Attorney Kollin regularly appears in Greene County Common Pleas Court and has successfully navigated Ohio’s firearm restoration process throughout his career.
“Success requires more than legal paperwork. I develop comprehensive presentations that address judicial concerns about public safety while highlighting your rehabilitation and community contributions. Your constitutional rights deserve experienced advocacy and honest assessment.”
–Attorney Tom Kollin
Our Strategic 5-Step Approach to Restore Firearms Rights in Ohio
Attorney Kollin’s representation follows a methodical approach designed to maximize your restoration chances:
Success Factors: Non-violent offenders with extended clean records and compelling rehabilitation evidence have the best restoration prospects.
Factors That Influence Gun Rights Restoration Success:
- Nature of Original Conviction: Non-violent offenses like drug possession or financial crimes receive more favorable consideration
- Time Since Completion: Courts favor petitioners who demonstrate sustained law-abiding behavior over extended periods
- Rehabilitation Evidence: Successful completion of treatment programs demonstrates genuine change
- Community Support: Character references help establish your current standing and future intentions
- Stated Purpose: Judges respond more favorably to restoration requests for hunting or sport shooting than for self-defense, particularly in cases involving prior violence.
Talk to a Dayton Gun Rights Lawyer
Your constitutional rights deserve experienced advocacy and honest assessment. When Ohio law provides a pathway to restore your Second Amendment freedoms, having knowledgeable representation can mean the difference between continued legal disability and restored constitutional rights. Attorney Tom Kollin brings the experience, local knowledge, and strategic thinking necessary to present your strongest case for restoration.
Contact The Kollin Firm today at (937) 490-4700 or reach us online for your confidential consultation. Your constitutional rights await restoration—and Attorney Kollin is your Dayton gun rights restoration attorney ready to help you reclaim them.
The Kollin Firm proudly serves clients throughout Greene County, including Xenia, Fairborn, Beavercreek, and Yellow Springs, as well as the greater Dayton area. Attorney Kollin regularly appears in Greene County Common Pleas Court and has successfully navigated Ohio’s firearm restoration process for deserving clients throughout his career.