If you are living and studying or working in the United States on a visa — or even if you have already obtained a green card (permanent residency) — you are probably aware that a criminal conviction can result in your deportation. You can lose your permanent residency or have your visa revoked if you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony such as:
- Assault
- Fraud
- Drug crimes
- Sexual assault
- Theft
- Weapons possession
- White collar crimes
Your criminal defense in a municipal, state or federal court is one thing. Your immigration status is another. It is important to coordinate your criminal defense with deportation defense on the immigration side of the equation. At the Law Offices of Fisher & Frommer, PLLC, we often defend clients against criminal charges such as burglary, drugs, domestic violence, homicide, outstanding warrants, sexual violence and weapons possession. When our client is not a U.S. citizen, we take great precautions to pursue the most favorable outcome both in the criminal case and with regard to the client's immigration status. This may involve seeking a waiver following a conviction for a minor crime or taking an appeal before an immigration court and/or a criminal court.
There is no time to waste if you have been charged with a crime while in the United States on a tourist visa, a student visa, a family visa, an employment-based visa or with a green card (permanent residency). Talk to an attorney as soon as possible if you believe your visa or permanent resident status is at risk because of criminal charges.
Contact an Orlando Immigration Lawyer and Criminal Defense Attorney
Regardless of the charges filed against you, the Law Offices of Fisher & Frommer, PLLC has the legal knowledge to vigorously pursue your acquittal aggressively. At the same time, we understand the importance of striving to protect your legal immigrant status, whether on a visa or with permanent residency. Schedule a consultation with a Florida immigration law attorney at the Law Offices of Fisher & Frommer, PLLC, regarding your criminal charges and your immigration status. Call 407-278-7927 or 800-581-4078 or send an e-mail through this website. From our law offices in Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and New York City, we are available to serve clients throughout a broad geographical region.
