Immigration & Criminal Conviction

Criminal Defense Attorney - Immigration Lawyer

A Non-US citizen convicted of a crime in the United States can face serious immigration consequences. Both misdemeanor and felony convictions can lead to termination of permanent residency (ie, green card) or visa, resulting in removal or deportation.

If you are an immigrant who has been charged with a crime, it is important to talk to a lawyer immediately. Attorney Leon Mezzetti has over 30 years of experience in criminal law, and working with our on-staff immigration attorney, he can help you avoid the immigration consequences of a criminal conviction.

To speak to a highly experienced immigration attorney in California, please call:

  • Local: 510-791-1836
  • Toll free: 1-877-791-1836
  • International: 001-510-791-1836

You can also complete our contact form and we will contact you.

Immigration Consequences

The immigration consequences of a criminal conviction can include:

  • Deportation or Removal from the United States.
  • After Deportation, inability to re-enter the United States.
  • Loss of Permanent Residency (Green Card).
  • Denial of Naturalization.
  • Application delays.

How a Lawyer Can Help

If you are in the United States on a visa or permanent resident (green) card, asylum or refugee status, or applying for naturalization (citizenship), and you are charged with any of these crimes, contact attorney Leon Mezzetti:

We will help you avoid a criminal conviction. This may help you avoid consequences such as deportation, removal, or denial of applications. It may be possible to seek an adjustment of status. We will help you explore other options for staying in the United States.

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