Criminal Deportation / Removal Defense

At The Shulman Law Group, LLC our immigration lawyers have experience with those who are in the United States, and have been charged or convicted of a crime, and are subsequently placed in deportation or removal proceedings. 

Since September 30, 1996 and the passage of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, (Pub. L. No. 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009 "IIRAIRA"), the rights of aliens in the United States have been severely curtailed when past criminal conduct is a factor. Crimes that previously did not cause immigration consequences can now trigger deportation proceedings against an alien.   Crimes as serious as murder, and as minor as shoplifting, can result in a deportation.

Our lawyers are constantly seeking to find creative solutions to our clients' deportation problems by staying abreast of new laws and regulations in addition to federal court decisions affecting immigrants. We also vigorously pursue post-conviction remedies in criminal cases to create affirmative defenses from deportation and /or removal, or to allow aliens to qualify for deportation /removal discretionary waivers.

Our attorneys know the proper defenses and proofs to offer the judge in a deportation/removal hearing. In the past, we have shown that our clients have successfully been rehabilitated or show remorse, that they have strong family ties, or longevity in the United States.

There are three agencies, which may have jurisdiction or input into a deportation or removal proceeding:

• USCIS- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (for green cards and citizenship)
• ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (for deportations and investigations)
• CBP - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (for airport and border crossing issues)

If you need a visa, wish to immigrate, or want to help bring a family member or employee to the United States, we can help. If you are facing deportation or removal for any reason, you need our help. You may contact our offices for more information or to schedule an appointment.  Please fill out the immigration questionnaire and bring it with you for your initial consultation with our immigration lawyers.