PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Immigration Court
The United States immigration process can be intimidating for people looking to live and work in the U.S. Working with an attorney during the immigration process can be extremely helpful.
Immigration Criminal Defense Attorneys
Being arrested for a crime is already a stressful experience. If you are an immigrant in the U.S., the threat of deportation makes the situation even more difficult. The Texas immigration criminal defense lawyers at the Andrew T. Thomas Law Firm, are committed to helping immigrants maintain their visas or green cards. We understand how criminal law and immigration law relate to each other and can defend your innocence while also fighting to keep you in the country.
We Can Protect Your Immigration Status
Not only can a criminal conviction get you deported, it can also permanently bar your eligibility for citizenship and even prevent you from ever re-entering the country. Our criminal defense immigration lawyers in Los Angeles and the Bay Area know how much is at stake here. We spare no effort to protect our clients from the serious consequences of a criminal conviction.
Turn to Us for Your Immigration Needs
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your immigration case, you should start working with an experienced immigration lawyer sooner rather than later. This way, you can save time, money, and effort rather than suffer the costs of a prolonged process. If you decide to hire us as your legal representatives, we will inform you of your petition’s status every step of the way and help you determine your best options. Contact our office today and get started on your new life with those you hold most dear.
Immigration Court FAQs
A notice to appear is the first document you will receive once you are referred from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you receive one, it means that you are in the United States illegally and that the government is seeking to deport you.
Talk to a lawyer if you have received a notice to appear. There may be several immigration options available that would allow you to remain in the United States.
It is advisable to have a lawyer come to your first immigration hearing. In fact, the judge may recommend that you bring one, since immigration law matters are extremely complex.
When you get to the court house, let the immigration clerk know that you have arrived. When your name is called, you can tell the judge that you want to hire an attorney to represent you in the immigration proceedings. You can represent yourself, but the process is very complex and can take a long time.
If you miss an immigration hearing, an immigration judge may issue a deportation order against you. If you missed the hearing due to a severe illness or death, you may be able to seek a motion to reopen the case, where you can work to remedy the situation with help from an immigration lawyer.
