Oakland Deportation Defense Attorneys

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.

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

Helpful Tips For Facing Removal in CA

If you or a loved one is facing removal in California, it can help to remember a few key points about these cases:

• Immigration law is federal, which means people in Oakland, San Jose, and other Bay Area cities are generally subject to the same rules and procedures used throughout the country.
• Your case usually starts when you receive a Notice to Appear (NTA), which lists the government’s allegations and the legal reasons it believes you should be removed from the United States.
• Most hearings for Oakland residents take place at the immigration court in San Francisco, so it is important to track your hearing dates carefully and update your address with the court if you move.
• You have the right to hire a deportation lawyer to help you understand your options, request bond if available, and prepare any applications for relief that you may qualify for under current immigration laws.

Understanding The Deportation Process in Oakland

Many families are unsure what will happen after a relative is picked up by immigration authorities, which can make an already frightening situation even more stressful. In Northern California, people in removal proceedings may be detained at local jails or immigration detention centers before being transported to hearings at the immigration court in San Francisco. A deportation lawyer from our firm can walk you through the typical stages of a case, from the initial Notice to Appear and bond hearing through master calendar hearings and, if necessary, an individual merits hearing. When you understand the process, you are better able to gather documents, plan for family needs, and make thoughtful decisions instead of reacting out of fear.

Early action can make a real difference in how your case moves forward, especially if you have prior criminal charges or past immigration applications that need to be reviewed. We often begin by requesting your immigration file, examining any prior orders, and identifying possible relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, or certain family-based options. If you are detained in a facility serving the Oakland area, we can also discuss whether a bond request is realistic and what evidence might help show the judge that you are not a danger or flight risk. Our goal is to bring order and structure to a confusing process so that you and your loved ones know what to expect at each step.

What Happens To Our Children If Both Parents Get Deported?

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.

In many cases, our deportation attorney in Oakland will begin by evaluating whether you qualify for any form of relief, such as cancellation of removal, asylum, or family-based options that could allow you to seek lawful status while your case is pending. We also look closely at how the government started your case, whether the Notice to Appear is accurate, and whether your rights were respected during any arrest or interview. By carefully preparing your documents and evidence before your hearing at the immigration court in San Francisco or other local venues, we put you in the best position to present a clear, organized, and compelling case to the judge.

Some deportation defenses include:

• Appeals and waivers
• Cancellation of removal
• Convention Against Torture
• DACA (“Dreamers”)
• Family immigration
• Filing for adjustment of status based on marriage and family
• Motions to reopen deportation proceedings
• Naturalization and path to citizenship
• Seeking asylum
• U-Visas
• Withholding of removal

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