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Chicago Removal Defense Lawyers
Due to the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the U.S. government, through the Department of Homeland Security, can attempt to deport (or “remove”) a person for a number of reasons – from simply overstaying or violating the terms of a visa to the commission of certain crimes, from committing fraud in an immigration application to involvement in terrorist organizations. Our lawyers are experienced in defending foreign nationals against removal from the United States. With over 60 years of combined experience representing individuals and families under threat of deportation, we understand the law, know the defenses, and work our hardest to ensure your family stays together.
In many cases, the Department of Homeland Security begins removal proceedings against a foreign national by issuing a Notice to Appear. The Notice lists the section of the law that the government alleges the person violated, along with the facts to support its position. The Department serves this notice upon the individual and upon the Immigration Court. Upon receipt, the Immigration Court will send a Notice of Hearing to the person at the address provided to the Court by the Department of Homeland Security. In Court, the Department of Homeland Security is represented by an attorney, and the foreign national also has the right to an attorney (though not the right to an attorney provided by the government). Both sides can offer arguments, documents, and witnesses to support their cases. Then, the Immigration Court will decide whether the person is, in fact, removable from the United States and, if so, whether that person is qualified for and deserves any relief that would allow him or her to stay in the United States.
However, there are other procedures, including administrative removal and expedited removal, which allow the Department of Homeland Security to circumvent the Immigration Court and remove certain individuals without a hearing. These processes move much more quickly, and the options for fighting them are more limited.
Now, more than ever, aggressive advocacy is necessary in order to properly represent an individual facing removal. Immigration law and its interpretation are in a constant state of flux. With over 60 years of combined experience, our attorneys know the most current case law and the changes to regulation and policy that allow us to effectively and zealously advocate for our clients in removal proceedings. As Chicago immigration lawyers, we have extensive experience handling even the most complex immigration matters. We are experienced removal defense (deportation defense) attorneys in Chicago and its surrounding areas and have appeared in Immigration Courts across the nation. Our attorneys lecture at legal conferences throughout the country and remain at the forefront of litigation before the federal courts and immigration courts. We would be honored to assist with your removal (deportation) case anywhere it might present itself.
In addition, appellate litigation is a crucial strategy in any immigration practice. If a case is denied by an Immigration Judge, an appeal can be filed with the Board of Immigration Appeals. The parties then have the opportunity to argue their case to the Board through the submission of written briefs. In some cases, if the Board denies the appeal, the case may be brought before a Federal Court of Appeals through the filing of a Petition for Review. Our attorneys have argued cases before the Second, Third, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. We have also appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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We worked with Kevin Raica from Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, and I can confidently say he went above and beyond for us. Our process was very long and at times overwhelming, but Kevin guided us every step of the way with professionalism, patience, and dedication. He was always available to answer our questions, explained everything clearly, and made sure we understood our options at each stage. What stood out…
A family friend referred me to work with Maya Flores at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC to help me with my U.S. naturalization. Despite the current immigration tension, Maya helped make the process smooth and her familiarity with procedure helped ease my anxiety. She submitted the citizenship application on my behalf and let me know what to expect. I decided to retain her service for the civics interview as well,…
I really want to thank Justin and Kamila; they are the best. I waited almost 20 years and no one could help me get my green card and in 4 months they helped me get my permit, and I got my green card in less then 4 months. They are the best. I will always be grateful for what they did for me, thank you Justin and Kamila!!!!
I am writing this review to express my deepest gratitude for the hard work on our case by our Immigration Attorney, Lauren McClure and her Paralegal, Kamila Lada. My Green Card was approved! I know this wouldn't have been possible without their expertise and dedication. They both were extremely helpful, responsive, and guided us through every step of the way. Lauren took the time to train us for our interview…
I am incredibly grateful to Mr. Burton for his outstanding legal assistance in my immigration case, from my first consultation he heard me patiently demonstrating exceptional professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my case. Immigration process can be overwhelming and stressful, but he and his team provided clear guidance every step of the way, always answering my questions promptly and reassuring me with their deep expertise. Thanks to their…
I had an outstanding experience working with Brittni Rivera. From our very first consultation, she demonstrated deep expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for my case. Navigating immigration processes can be incredibly stressful, but Brittni made the entire journey much more manageable and transparent. She were always responsive to my questions, provided clear guidance at every step, and never made me feel like just another case. Thanks to her hard work…
Highly recommend this firm. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren McClure and she is absolutely the best. She was very helpful and walked me through every step of the process, she is patient and she got the job done. I am very grateful with her and her team for helping me with the process of my case. Thank you so much.
I have worked with Kevin Raica for my VAWA application. Let me tell you he has been AMAZING. Unlike other lawyers Kevin has always went above and beyond for me. Kevin is not in it for the money he is in it to HELP people and make a difference. He has walked me through the entire process and always answers any questions I have no matter what. This law firm…
The attorney is an excellent person and very professional. I am very grateful to the entire team—they are attentive to everything, and I consider her the best in all of the U.S. Thank you once again for everything.
Mr. Burton helped my mother with her case. He was always polite, clear, and always answered my questions in a professional and diligent manner. Our case ran smoothly, and we never ran into any issues. I also want to greatly thank the paralegal that also managed my case, Stephanie Nunez, she was always willing and very helpful with my mother, a genuinely good person. I will forever recommend Justin and…
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