The president can choose to ignore every recommendation made by the pardon attorney.

The pardon attorney's office has responsibility for developing a formal recommendation to the president.

These records should be returned to the Pardon Attorney along with the response.

The Pardon Attorney generally asks for a response within 30 days.

Months later, though, the pardon attorney sent the president a report strongly opposed to clemency.

The pardon attorneys or "brokers" could speed an individual application to the President's desk for a fee of @.

The verification should be returned to the Pardon Attorney promptly.

Petitions and other required forms may be obtained from the Pardon Attorney.

The pardon attorney prepares reports that try to look at factors like remorse, rehabilitation and also comparative sentences.

If an unusual delay is anticipated, the Pardon Attorney should be advised when a response may be expected.