Immigration & Crime

Immigration Lawyer in Houston, Texas

If you are a foreign resident and you wish to come to the United States, it is important to understand the process that you face when pursuing immigration. There are various difficulties that can arise in immigration, and it is important that you have the assistance of a representative from my firm on your side. I am Houston immigration attorney, Tony Parada, with an extensive background helping individuals and families with their different needs, all while keeping their best interests in mind. If you have already come to the U.S. on a visa, or you are a green card holder, then it is important to know that there are various actions that can cause you to face deportation.

Among the terms of your residency, there is the term to uphold and adhere to U.S. laws. If you are arrested and convicted of a crime, then you could face deportation or removal proceedings.

The following are a list of general criminal offenses that can result in deportation:

• Aggravated felonies – This does not necessarily mean that the crime must be "aggravated" or a "felony." According to two prominent federal judges, there are many non-violent and almost trivial misdemeanors that can be considered aggravated felonies for the purposes of immigration law.
• Drug offenses – This can include possession, cultivation, distribution, trafficking, and other offenses involving controlled or illegal substances.
• Sex offenses – Anything from rape to indecent exposure can qualify as a sex offense. If you are convicted of this crime, then you could possibly face removal proceedings without the help of a skilled representative to pursue your defense.

Facing removal proceedings?

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, and you are in the U.S. on a visa, or as a green card holder, then it is crucial that you retain skilled legal assistance in pursuing a cancellation of removal. I have been serving immigrants for a number of years and I understand the severity of your situation. You can be sure that I will stand by you and work with you to pursue the results that you need in your case. Contact me today to begin building a case that may effectively defend you or your loved ones against potential removal.