When Criminal Charges Impact Immigration Status
Facing criminal charges is tough, but immigrants face an additional burden when they are charged with a criminal offense. You may lose your green card, or have your visa revoked. Even pleading guilty to a lesser charge may have immigration consequences. At the Law Offices of Susan Amini, in Bellevue, we have been handling immigration and criminal charges since 1994. We can help you protect your rights and immigration status today.
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Contact the Law Offices of Susan Amini
Having handled hundreds of criminal cases, successfully defending clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors, attorney Susan Amini has a unique background for an immigration lawyer. Her combination of experience and knowledge in both areas makes our law firm an excellent choice for immigrants who have been charged with a crime.
Conviction of Crimes Leading to Removal
Conviction of either an aggravated felony or a crime of moral turpitude can lead to removal, causing temporary visa holders or permanent residents to lose their immigration status. This also causes them to lose their chance to become citizens through naturalization. Crimes that may lead to deportation proceedings include:
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Rape and sex Crimes involving juveniles
- Theft: embezzlement, fraud, and shoplifting
- DUI: second offense
- Domestic violence
- Federal drug felonies
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, our law firm will analyze your case and develop a defense or plea that puts you in the best situation possible. It is important that you not accept a plea without speaking with a lawyer who understands the consequences of criminal charges and their implications for immigration status.
Defenses against Removal Proceedings
If you have been convicted of a criminal offense and have become subject to removal proceedings, contact an attorney who knows how to defend people against deportation. Depending on the circumstances, we can use strategies such as:
- Asylum and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
- Petition to cancel the removal proceedings
- Petition to suspend deportation proceedings
- Contesting eligibility for removal
Contact Us
Having handled immigration and criminal defense cases since 1994, our firm understands the complexities that arise when these two areas of law collide. We can help you understand your options and protect your rights from our offices in Bellevue. Call (425) 454-3700 or contact us on-line for more information about your immigration and criminal charges. We serve clients throughout the Seattle area.
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