Practice Areas

Crimes and Immigration

Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Helping Immigrants in Crisis

If you are a non-citizen accused of a crime, you need the help of an experienced legal team. You need an attorney who is well versed in both immigration law and criminal defense. At P. Grossman, a Professional Law Corporation, our lawyers understand these areas of law. Many criminal defense attorneys do not know the immigration consequences of pleas and negotiations. We do. For a consultation, please contact an attorney that is both an immigration attorney and a criminal defense attorney. Contact P. Grossman, a Professional Law Corporation, if you or your client faces criminal charges.

Crimes and Immigration

If you have been convicted of

A crime involving a controlled substance;
An aggravated felony;
A crime involving moral turpitude;
A domestic violence crime;
And any other criminal offense.

According to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you can be deported or denied entry into the country for almost any crime. You could also be subject to mandatory detention (held without bail by the immigration authorities) if you were released from prison or jail after October 8, 1998. Even if you have been a legal permanent resident since you were a month old, the rule still applies.

If you are not a US citizen, and you face charges, retain an immigration lawyer right away. We have seen instances where non-citizens signed their rights away, or the criminal defense lawyer entered a guilty plea, both of which resulted in deportation. At P. Grossman, a Professional Law Corporation, we handle criminal defense cases in immigration matters. We can defend you in state, federal, or immigration court.

Post Conviction Relief

A mere expungement is not enough to prevent deportation. However, there are other options. A criminal court is required to follow certain procedures and safeguards when accepting guilty pleas in criminal matters. If these procedures and safeguards are not followed, then the criminal conviction may be vacated, which means that the conviction is invalid for immigration law purposes. If you pled guilty to a deportable offense, or an offense that prohibits your admission to the United States, we can review your criminal case file and evaluate your chances for post conviction relief (eliminating the conviction for immigration purposes).

If you are a criminal defense attorney representing a non-citizen, we are available for consultation. Call our office to discuss your client's options and possible immigration consequences.

Contact an immigration crimes defense lawyer for an initial consultation.

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P. Grossman, a Professional Law Corporation represents clients throughout California including the cities of Fresno, Madera, Visalia, Merced, Bakersfield, Tarzana, Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and San Gabriel Valley.

Fresno County, Kings County, Tulare County, Madera County, Kern County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Riverside County, Orange County, San Diego County