Crimmigration
A criminal conviction can have devastating immigration consequences. Our attorneys provide integrated criminal and immigration defense to protect your status.
Crimmigration Overview
Crimmigration refers to cases at the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. A criminal conviction can trigger deportation proceedings, even for minor offenses. Understanding the immigration consequences of any criminal charge is critical.
Why Crimmigration Matters
Many criminal defense attorneys don't understand immigration consequences. A conviction that seems minor can result in deportation. We coordinate criminal defense with immigration strategy to minimize consequences.
Crimes with Immigration Consequences
Fraud, theft, crimes involving dishonesty or depravity
Any drug conviction can trigger deportation
Assault, battery, and other violent felonies
Most serious crimes with mandatory deportation consequences
Prostitution and related offenses
Driving under the influence can have immigration consequences
Our Integrated Strategy
Analyze immigration consequences before accepting any plea
Work with prosecutors to minimize immigration consequences
Aggressive defense to avoid conviction when possible
Explore options to vacate or modify convictions
Prepare removal defense if deportation proceedings are filed
The Crimmigration Process
Consult Immediately
Contact us as soon as you're charged with a crime
Analyze Consequences
We analyze all immigration consequences of potential convictions
Develop Strategy
Create integrated criminal and immigration defense strategy
Criminal Defense
Represent you in criminal court with immigration in mind
Immigration Defense
Defend against deportation if removal proceedings are filed
Why Choose Amaral Law for Crimmigration?
Expertise in both criminal and immigration law
Understanding of how convictions affect immigration status
Coordination with criminal defense attorneys
Strategic plea negotiation to minimize immigration consequences
Aggressive defense against deportation
Compassionate representation during difficult times
Facing Criminal Charges? Act Now
If you've been charged with a crime and are concerned about immigration consequences, contact us immediately. The decisions you make now can affect your entire future.