Immigration Consequences
of Criminal Activity
Deportation and
Removal Defense
Visa Applications and
Adjustment of Status
Worksite Enforcement
Appeals and Federal Litigation
Naturalization and
Citizenship
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity, pleas and convictions
Individual Assessments
Theodore Murphy specializes in providing authoritative assessments on the immigration consequences of criminal activity. This specialty is based on more than a decade as one of the government's top immigration attorneys handling scores of criminal deportation cases. Many attorneys and clients nationwide have sought Mr. Murphy's advice because of his years of experience representing private individuals as well as his work on behalf of the government. He possesses extensive knowledge of all 50 state criminal codes and the federal criminal and immigration laws.
Coordination with Criminal Defense
If you are not a U.S. citizen and have been charged with a crime, you should immediately seek the advice of an immigration attorney, as well as a criminal defense attorney. Criminal defense attorneys may not be familiar with specific immigration consequences of crimes. An immigration attorney can advise you regarding the immigration consequences of being charged with a crime. He can provide valuable help to the criminal defense attorney on alternative ways to eliminate or reduce those consequences.
Before Traveling or Seeking Benefits
A person's criminal activity may have a substantial negative impact on the foreign national's ability to enter into or remain in the United States. The criminal conduct may severely impact the availability of discretionary forms of relief and the ability to become an American citizen.
Individuals with criminal histories should seek a consultation before planning any trips into or out of the United States and before filing for benefits with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Persons with criminal histories traveling out of the United States may not be permitted to re-enter when encountering Customs and Border Protection personnel at airports or land points-of-entry. Additionally, foreign nationals applying for benefits from USCIS may be arrested and detained upon arrival for interviews with district adjudication officers (DAOs).
Want to perform a preliminary review to evaluate immigration consequences due to a criminal charge or conviction?
An online tool is available that can do an initial review of your case. Visit immigrare.com to see if your plea or conviction will have consequences to your immigration status.