The attorneys at Walker & Associates represent people on all matters relating to removal, deportation, and inadmissibility.
Legal Representation throughout the removal proceedings may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- visit the person in jail or detention
- request a bond from the immigration agency or judge so the person may be released from detention pending a decision in their removal case
- evaluate and advise on the availability of any relief which might enable the person to avoid removal and remain lawfully in the U.S.
- prepare all legal filings and prepare all witnesses for all court hearings
- appeal an adverse decision to the immigration appellate agency and/or the appropriate federal court
Consultation with individuals and with criminal defense attorneys to avoide subsequent immigration consequences, including removal/deportation/inadmissibility:
- visit the person if he or she is detained in jail or prison
- evaluate the state or federal criminal charge along with the pertinent immigration laws to determine if there are likely immigration consequences to a plea/conviction and how to minimize those consequences,
- discuss legal immigration research with the criminal defense attorney verbally or in writing,
- appear at criminal proceedings for immigration consulations, upon request
Admissibility issues at a border or airport:
- advise people on proper methods to lawfully enter the U.S., especially if they were previously denied admission
- advise lawful permanent residents who have remained outside the U.S. for an extended period of time – and wish to return – of any and all immigration consequences
- advise people in the U.S. (with or without documentation) who wish to leave the U.S. and safely return, of their immigration risks and protections
- advise people who were denied entry to the U.S., despite obtaining a visa to enter
- facilitate the return of people who received an expedited order of removal at a point of entry
- represent people who had property or money confiscated at the border and wish to retrieve it
Supervision and enforcement:
- represent people who must report to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and meet other requirements under an Order of Supervision,
- represent persons under an Order of Removal who are not yet removed due to certain complications,
- advise and represent persons ordered removed who may be eligible for deferral from deportation
