In 2010, the United States Supreme Court ruled that criminal defense attorneys must advise clients whether a plea carries a clear risk of deportation.
Unfortunately, United States immigration law is often unclear. In most cases, a criminal defense attorney need only advise that a plea may carry adverse immigration consequences.
Our office represents many individuals who are involved in various stages of proceedings with US immigration authorities. Over the past decade plus, we have built and maintained a solid network of trust with several prominent immigration firms in the Kansas City metro area. Through these relationships we have been able to work closely with immigration attorneys to craft unique legal solutions that will protect our clients’ interests within both criminal and immigration spheres.
We often get calls from immigration attorneys asking us to help a client withdraw a guilty plea that is now hurting a client’s chances at staying in the United States, regardless of how long they have been contributing to US society or the disastrous effect their removal from the country could have on their family here. This process is often difficult because prosecutors do not like to lose convictions, and judges do not like to revisit old cases without a compelling reason.
However, it is not impossible to set aside an old conviction and renegotiate an outcome that will help with a client’s immigration proceedings. We know because we have done it for clients in the past.
If you have been charged with a crime and have concerns about how it could affect your immigration case, please call today to schedule a free consultation.