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  • Deportation/Removal Defense
  • Post Conviction Relief
  • Pardons
  • Bond Hearings
  • Mandamus
  • Lottery
  • Student Visas F-1, M-1
  • Tourist Visas B-2
  • U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization
  • Family Petitions (Green card)
  • Fiancée K-1 visas
  • Spouse K-3 visas

History of Dispositions

Deportation Proceedings Terminated 2003
Prior conviction for Domestic Violence

Deportation Proceedings Terminated 2004
Prior conviction for Shoplifting. Now US Citizen

Deportation Proceedings Terminated 2005
Prior conviction for Theft by Receiving. About to become U.S. Citizen

Deportation Proceedings Terminated 2006
Two prior convictions for Misprision of a Felony and Aggravated Assault in the 3rd Degree.

Succesful Post Conviction Relief

In the Matter of F.M.                    

F.M. overstayed the B-1/2 visa and is a citizen of Pakistan

Conviction for Felony Financial Transaction Fraud (O.C.G.A 16-9-33,16-9-38).      

Sentenced to 3 year confinement to be served on probation

Conviction for simple possession of marijuana (O.C.G.A 16-13-2(b))

Sentenced to 12 months confinement to be served on probation

Resolution: This firm modified the conviction for felony financial transaction fraud and vacated the marijuana conviction.  The client is now a lawful permanent resident.


In the Matter of O.P.     

Lawful permanent resident at time of convictions and is a citizen of former USSR

Conviction for Felony Shoplifting O.C.G.A 16-8-14

Sentenced to 3 years confinement to be served on probation

Conviction for Misdemeanor Shoplifting O.C.G.A 16-8-14

Sentenced to 12 months confinement to be served on probation

Resolution: This firm modified both convictions for shoplifting and the client is now a United States citizen.


In the Matter of M.M.                  

Lawful permanent resident at the time of convictions and is a citizen of Belize

Conviction for Aggravated Assault O.C.G.A 16-5-21

Sentenced to 10 years confinement to be served on probation

Conviction for Family Violence Battery O.C.G.A 16-5-23.1

Sentenced to 90 days confinement with an additional 9 months on probation

Conviction for Criminal Trespass O.C.G.A 16-7-21

Sentenced to 14 days confinement with remaining 12 months to be served on probation

Conviction for DU.I. O.C.G.A 40-6-391

Sentenced to 12 months confinement to be served on probation

Ordered Deported by the Immigration Judge 

Resolution: This firm modified the conviction for aggravated assault and vacated the conviction for family violence battery, reopened the client’s case at Board of Immigration Appeals and terminated removal proceedings. Client is now a lawful permanent resident.


In the Matter of S.D.                      

Lawful permanent resident at the time of conviction and is a citizen of Ethiopia

Convicted of sexual battery (O.C.G.A 16-6-22.1) (Indicted for child molestation O.C.G.A 16-6-4)

Sentenced to 2 years confinement to be served on probation

Resolution: This firm vacated the conviction and the client is now a lawful permanent resident with a pending application for naturalization.


In the Matter of G.S.                                     

Lawful permanent resident at time of convictions and is a citizen of Jamaica

Unauthorized use of vehicle without the owner’s consent (NY Penal code sec165.05)

Criminal possession of stolen property in the 5th degree (NY Penal code sec 165.40)

Sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge

Felony Criminal possession of controlled substance 5th degree cocaine NY Penal code sec 220.06

Sentenced to 3 years conditional discharge

Probation violation – sentenced to 1 year and 4 months

Aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle NY vehicle and traffic code sec 511

Resolution: This firm secured cancellation of removal and the client is now a lawful permanent resident.


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