We practice both criminal defense and immigration law, and we are uniquely positioned to represent clients at the intersection of these two legal areas, a field we call Crimmigration. Guided by the principles of the Padilla Act, we work to ensure that defendants are informed of the potential immigration consequences of their legal decisions, protecting their Sixth Amendment rights and mitigating the risks of deportation linked to criminal convictions.
Many criminal defense attorneys are unfamiliar with immigration law, and many immigration attorneys lack experience in criminal defense. This disconnect can unintentionally jeopardize the futures of non-citizens facing criminal charges. Our approach ensures: