In April 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed two executive orders restoring Wisconsin’s commutation process. Combined with the pardon process Governor Evers reinstated when he first took office, under which he has now issued a record-breaking 2,000 pardons, these executive orders represent a genuine second chance for thousands of people who are either currently incarcerated or carrying the weight of a felony conviction long after their sentence ended.

If you or someone you love is wondering whether a pardon or commutation might be possible, there could be hope. Our Wisconsin criminal defense attorneys for pardons and commutations diligently work on these cases and have successfully petitioned for pardons for many clients.