Racine Criminal Defense Attorney For Immigrants

Since criminal charges trigger immigration consequences, you worry about what will happen to your status, family and future in the United States. Here at Zegiel Law Offices, LLC, I understand that timing is crucial in immigration issues. You can trust me to take prompt action and find strategies that cater to your case. I am fluent in English and Spanish and serve a diverse client base.

Common Criminal Charges Affecting Immigrants

Your immigration status may be at risk if you face any of these criminal charges in Wisconsin.

• Operating while impaired (OWI) offense: OWI offenses accompanied by aggravating factors like driving on a suspended license can be grounds for deportation.
• Domestic violence: A conviction for domestic abuse or a protective order violation makes a noncitizen deportable under federal immigration law.
• Drug offenses: Most controlled substance convictions trigger deportation, but federal immigration law makes an exception for a single conviction for simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana for personal use.
• Theft and fraud: Crimes involving theft, dishonesty or financial fraud count as crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs).
• Assault and battery: Aggravated violent offenses carry high risks of severe federal classifications that permanently bar immigration relief.
• Escalated traffic violations: Driving recklessly, leaving the scene of an accident, fleeing from an officer and receiving OWI charges can result in visa revocations, deportation and denial of lawful status.

With my legal guidance, I will negotiate and represent you at trial. It is my goal to find an appropriate outcome for your situation. You are welcome to share your issues with me because I am here to listen and help.

How A Criminal Charge Affects Your Immigration Status

While criminal courts wait for a guilty verdict to close a case, immigration law considers a case a conviction if there is a formal finding of guilt or a guilty or no-contest plea accompanied by a court-ordered penalty. Under the Padilla warning, criminal defense attorneys have a duty to inform you about the risks of entering a guilty plea.

Local arrests can prompt detainers, holding individuals for federal custody transfer. While aggravated felonies trigger mandatory removal and severe bars to relief, noncitizens convicted of CIMTs may qualify for statutory exceptions or discretionary waivers.

I Can Be Your Immigration And Criminal Defense Lawyer

Let me handle your case. All you have to do is share your side of the story, and I will start working. Schedule a free consultation by contacting my firm at 262-360-0103 or sending a completed online form.