You must act quickly if you’ve discovered a judge has issued a bench warrant in your name.
Bench warrants are often issued by a judge when an individual hasn’t reported to court on a scheduled date. They’re considered serious matters because they constitute an arrest warrant. Police officers can arrest you anywhere. You could be led away from work in handcuffs or arrested in front of your children. Don’t allow a misunderstanding or a missed court appearance result in loss of employment or a day, week, or month in jail.
Deportation/Removal
What is commonly called “deportation” was officially renamed “removal” in 1997. We call it deportation here.
Before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can deport a non-citizen from the United States, they need an order giving them the authority to do that. While there are a few different ways that the DHS can obtain this kind of order, for most non-citizens inside the United States they need to file formal charges and prosecute a deportation case against that person.
The process of deportation is complex and can be scary for the person being threatened with permanent deportation. They face a government attorney from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
However, those subject to deportation proceedings have certain rights, including the right to hire an attorney, and the right to fundamentally fair proceedings.
Someone facing deportation proceedings can challenge whether they are deportable or inadmissible as charged, and may also be able to show they are entitled to relief or protection from deportation. The immigration judges do not always get it right, and someone ordered deported can challenge the immigration judge’s decision.
If you are facing deportation proceedings or fear that you may be in the future, The Law Offices of Randy Alexander can help. Our Los Angeles deportation defense lawyers can get to work on your case right away, protecting your rights and crafting an effective argument against your deportation. With decades of combined experience, our team has helped thousands of individuals and families avoid deportation.
We represent people facing deportation proceedings who are both in and out of detention. We also provide proactive services, called “Emergency Plans,” to prepare you and your family should the DHS attempt to deport you.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our firm by texting (213)798-8345. We look forward to assisting you.
Reasons you could be deported include:
- Being an “inadmissible alien”
- Assisting others in illegal entry
- Illegally residing in the country
- Violating nonimmigrant status
- Violating conditions of entry
- Lying/falsifying information related to your entry
- Being convicted of certain crimes
- Committing marriage fraud for immigration purposes
- Taking part in any activity that threatens national security
- Overstaying a visa