Criminal Convictions, Detention & Bonds

Legal representation when you need it most

Services for criminal convictions

A criminal conviction can result in detention, ineligibility for immigration applications, loss of immigration status and potential removal from the United States. We defend you in immigration court after a brush with the law.

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Bond Proceedings

If you are detained by immigration, you can request to pay a bond for your release. We will prepare the strongest evidence and prepare you to speak to the judge so you can get out of custody.

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Post Conviction Relief

An arrest or conviction can place you at risk of going to immigration court facing deportation. We work with criminal defense attorneys in post-conviction relief cases to remove the worst immigration-related consequences so you can keep your status and avoid deportation.

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Criminal Advisals

We consult with criminal defense attorneys during the criminal plea process to help reduce the risk of prolonged detention and deportation. Having an experienced immigration attorney involved early avoids devastating results.
“Chelsea is honest, ethical and knows the law.”
- Former Client

FAQs

If you are a legal permanent resident, are undocumented or overstayed your visa, and have been arrested on a criminal charge, you need solid representation that knows immigration law. We have decades of experience and knowledge that can help you avoid the worst consequences to your immigration eligibility or status. We can help!

That depends on why you were detained, and what your criminal and immigration history is. You’ll need to convince a judge that you are not a flight risk or a danger to the community. We will consult with you and your family members to determine if you are eligible to request a bond. If so, we will prepare the strongest evidence and argument for your release from immigration custody on bond.

Whether an arrest, not a conviction, will have an impact on your immigration application or case is crucial to evaluate early on. Some arrests can have disastrous effects. We can evaluate your arrest history and advise you on what is the best and safest option moving forward.

We’re here to help you!

We have earned a reputation for being experts in the intersection of criminal and immigration law. You can count on us to protect your legal status by advising your criminal defense attorney and defending you in immigration court.