How can I be accepted for conversion

I have a “checkered past” that includes federal prison time, expulsion from Bible college, being divorced, decade of psychiatric hospitalization, homelessness, lengthy exposure to Christianity, dysfunctional family of origin, mental illness and failed business vantures. How do I get accepted by a synagogue for conversion to Judaism if I am being banned from synagogues yet I am still sincere and genuine? How reprehensible does someone’s distant past have to be before synagogues universally simply deny candidacy for conversion?

If an individual has a "checkered past," rabbinic judges might initially be cautious, suspecting that the motivation for conversion may be influenced by material interests rather than genuine commitment. In such cases, the rabbinical court could potentially reject the candidate for conversion.

However, if over an extended period, you can demonstrate sincerity, seriousness, and a genuine commitment to distancing yourself from unethical behavior, there is a possibility that the court may come to recognize your authenticity. Proving a sustained commitment to ethical living and sincere intent may play a crucial role in gaining acceptance as a conversion candidate.

Wishing you the best of luck in your journey towards conversion