Office of the Pardon Attorney

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ABOUT THE OFFICE

For over 100 years, the Office of the Pardon Attorney has supported the presidential pardon power. Learn about the clemency process.

Clemency Grants by President Donald J. Trump (2025 - Present)

Pending Applications

Application Type	Count
Commutation of Sentence	7,641
Pardon after Completion of Sentence	1,679
Total	9,320

Last updated June 23, 2025

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How Clemency Works

About the Office

The Office of the Pardon Attorney assists the President in the exercise of executive clemency. Executive clemency may take several forms, including pardon, commutation of sentence, remission of fine or restitution, and reprieve.

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Leadership

Edward R. Martin Jr.
Pardon Attorney
Rosalind Sargent-Burns
Senior Deputy Pardon Attorney
Kira Gillespie
Deputy Pardon Attorney

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