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Crimmigration Lawyer

Are you a non-citizen who has been charged with a crime in the U.S.? Protect your rights and future.

Crimmigration is the fusion of criminal law and immigration law, focusing on the legal challenges faced by non-citizens who encounter the U.S. criminal justice system.

At Saavedra and Perez Law, we specialize in providing expert legal representation and advice at this critical intersection, helping to protect the rights and future of immigrants whose ability to stay in the U.S. may be jeopardized by criminal charges or convictions. Our firm’s approach is to combine aggressive legal defense with strategic immigration counsel to minimize the immigration consequences of criminal matters.

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Eligibility Criteria for Crimmigration Services:

Our crimmigration services are tailored for non-citizens who find themselves facing criminal charges or have criminal convictions that could affect their immigration status. Here are some situations where our services are essential:

Non-Citizens Charged with Crimes:

If you are an immigrant charged with a crime, the potential consequences on your immigration status require skilled navigation of both criminal and immigration law.

Immigrants with Prior Convictions:

Past criminal convictions can lead to deportation, inadmissibility, or denial of naturalization; we can assist in potentially reopening such cases or advising on post-conviction relief.

Seeking Adjustment of Status or Entry:

If you are applying for a green card or visa, past or pending criminal charges can impact your application. We provide crucial guidance and representation.

What are the benefits of professional crimmigration defense?

Engaging in specialized crimmigration defense provides significant benefits:

Protection from Deportation:

Effective defense can prevent the triggering of deportation proceedings or mitigate other severe immigration penalties.

Preservation of Legal Status:

We strive to maintain your current immigration status and work towards securing your future in the U.S.

Opportunity for Legal Adjustment:

Skilled crimmigration counsel can pave the way for adjusting your status even with a criminal record, under certain circumstances.

Saavedra & Perez’s Crimmigration Services Include:

Specialized Legal Consultation:

  • We offer confidential consultations to understand the details of your criminal and immigration case, providing a dual-focused approach to address both aspects thoroughly.
  • Our empathetic approach ensures you feel respected and supported throughout your legal challenges.

Comprehensive Case Analysis and Strategy Development:

  • We thoroughly review the criminal charges against you and assess all available immigration relief strategies to develop a robust defense plan.
  • Our team prepares for potential scenarios, ensuring that we are ready to adapt our strategies as your case evolves.

Aggressive Representation in Criminal and Immigration Proceedings:

  • Our attorneys represent you in both criminal court and before immigration authorities, advocating fiercely on your behalf.
  • We coordinate the defense in criminal proceedings with a keen eye on minimizing negative immigration consequences.

Post-Conviction Relief and Appeals:

  • If you have previous convictions, we explore options for post-conviction relief that can potentially eliminate or reduce the immigration consequences of those convictions.
  • We assist with appeals and motions to reopen or reconsider cases based on new evidence or changes in the law.

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If you are an immigrant facing criminal charges or have concerns about how your criminal record could affect your immigration status, reach out to Saavedra and Perez Law for a confidential consultation. Our experienced crimmigration team is ready to help you navigate these complex legal waters, ensuring the best possible outcome for your case and your future in the United States.

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Attorney Michelle Perez

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Michelle Perez

Immigration Removal Defense | Immigration Appeals | Crimmigration | VAWA | Military-Based Immigration

Michelle Perez, JD, is a founding attorney at Saavedra & Perez Law, PLLC, where she leads the firm's removal defense and immigration appeals practice. The daughter of immigrants herself, Michelle has lived this work firsthand - including personally guiding her father through the pardon process after decades-old criminal charges kept him from his home country for 58 years. Licensed in Florida with over a decade of experience, she represents clients in Immigration Court, before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and in federal proceedings, concentrating on removal defense, cancellation of removal, VAWA, waivers, and complex immigration matters involving criminal history. A member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), she has presented at AILA panels on immigration law and client experience. Michelle is known for taking on complex, high-stakes cases and crafting creative legal arguments.

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