Are You Afraid of Being Deported? Is a Family Member in Trouble?
The threat of deportation (also known as removal) from the United States can be extremely frightening. If you or someone in your family is facing deportation, working with an immigration attorney could help stop the deportation.
We know how immigration court deportation proceedings work, and we have successfully helped many people stay in the country through strong defense and appeals work. Contact us to speak to an experienced Santa Ana removal defense attorney. We can't promise specific results, but we can promise that we will work aggressively to defend you and do everything possible to help you stay in the United States.
Reasons for Removal or Deportation
Deportation occurs when the federal government formally removes an alien from the United States for violation of immigration or criminal laws, described in more detail below. Once deported, an alien may lose the right to ever return to the United States, even as a visitor. Removal is a legal proceeding, though, and an alien who is subject to this procedure has legal rights prior to being removed from the country, including the right to challenge the removal itself on procedural or constitutional grounds. Deportation, which is ordered by an immigration judge, is managed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
It is important to understand why you are facing removal or deportation. The government's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may take you to a California immigration court for deportation for numerous reasons, including:
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Being in the U.S. in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act or any other U.S. law
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Helping another person enter the U.S. illegally
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Engaging in marriage fraud to gain admission to the U.S.
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Being convicted of certain criminal offenses
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Failing to register or falsifying documents relating to entry into the U.S.
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Engaged in any activity that endangers public safety or creates a risk of national security
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Engaged in unlawful voting
If you or a loved one is facing a potential deportation or removal for one of these reasons, speak to an experienced immigration attorney to discuss the facts of your case.
Deportation Because of Criminal Charges
The U.S. government frequently deports people because of criminal convictions. If you are facing removal from the country because of a drug, sex or theft offense, or another type of felony or misdemeanor conviction, David Smith can represent you as your defense lawyer and work hard to have the charges dismissed or reduced.
Call for Advice. The Initial Consultation Is Free.
Contact an experienced Orange County deportation defense attorney for help with your case. We can answer any questions you have and help you decide how to proceed.
Law Offices of David L. Smith
1905 E. 17th Street, Suite 122
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 888-738-9117
Fax: 714-542-4093
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