Oakland Deportation Defense Lawyers

Serving Clients Throughout California

The state of Texas has deported more foreign nationals than any other state in America and second place isn’t even close. However, the dishonor for second place does belong to the more liberal-minded state of California. Despite California’s significant immigrant population – it has long been home to more immigrants than any other state – detention and deportation remain a threat to families here just like anywhere else in modern America.

Our Deportation Attorneys in Oakland

After you’ve started a life here in America, being detained and with orders for deportation can be insulting, frightening, and heartbreaking. But immigration attorneys like ourselves believe that you deserve to stay with your family and loved ones in the place you call home. With strong legal representation, it may be possible to challenge your deportation orders and remain in the United States. 

Call Landerholm Immigration at (510) 491-0291 to discuss your options with an Oakland deportation lawyer.

What Happens To Our Children If Both Parents Get Deported?

It is not unusual for individuals with no legal immigration status to give birth to U.S. citizen children. In fact, there are about five million children under the age of 18 who have at least one parent with no legal immigration status. As a result, many parents live in fear of deportation these days, simply because there will be no one to care for their children. If both parents are deported, what will happen to their U.S. citizen children, especially if they are detained for a period of time pending deportation proceedings?

The answer to this question is – it depends. Every situation is different, and how families choose to deal with the situation varies widely. Some parents who face deportation will leave their children in the U.S., in care of relatives. Other parents will take their children with them, or leave them with a relative or friend until they return to their home countries and can send for their children. There are some general pieces of advice, however, that apply to everyone facing this incredibly difficult situation.

• First, you should make a plan to put into action in case one or both parents are deported. You also should meet with an experienced immigration lawyer in order to go over your legal options. 
• Next, gather important documents for your children, such as birth certificates, social security cards, health insurance cards, medical records, immunization records, passports, and other similar documents, and place them in a safe place where a close relative or friend can access them in case of an emergency. 
• Finally, you can execute legal documents designating certain people as guardians of your children in the event that you are deported. There also are documents that you can sign that allow a relative or friend to obtain medical care for your child, if necessary.

What Is A Potential Defense To Deportation?

Some stages of immigration court move fast and one must strictly obey the judge’s orders if they hope to navigate the legal process and win their release. Therefore it is vital to enlist the assistance of legal professionals who understand immigration law, detention, and the deportation and removal process. At Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C., our lawyers will do everything in their legal power to fight for your freedom. Our years of experience have given us unique perspectives on all aspects of immigration law and we may be able to help you build a winning defense.