Hey guys, long time reader, first time poster. This is obviously a little off-topic on a fishing message board, but this the only board I read on this site so I thought I would start here.

To make a long story short - I made a very big mistake in 2009 and received a DWI in Minnesota. It's been 6.5 years since my sentence (i.e. probation) was completed. Given it's been 5+ years and I haven't had any further convictions, it appears I'm eligible to apply for the "Criminal Rehabilitation" method of re-entry into Canada. The application requires a lot of info and I've read that a lot of people recommend hiring a Canadian lawyer to help prepare the application materials and make the best case.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to navigate this whole process, and additionally, if there were any Canadian law firms you would recommend?

I've done two fly-in Canadian fishing trips with my dad back when I was in college, but unfortunately we have not been able to go since then given my DWI. My dad is now in his mid-60s and who knows how many more opportunities we'll have to go. As such, I would greatly appreciate any advice you guys might have. Thank you in advance.

Check out the thread on page three of the trip planning forum called RABC denial for some guidance on your issue.

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Good luck, I hope you get it worked out.

Welcome to the message board!

From what I know Canada is probably going to be a no-go for at least 5 years yet for you. You do have other great (maybe better) options such as a fishing trip to Alaska.