At Lluis Law, our immigration lawyers specializing in deportation defense have spent decades defending immigrants in removal proceedings.
The team is led by Ramiro J. Lluis and David A. Lluis, with more than 50 years of combined experience in immigration law.
We provide comprehensive, personalized representation: initial evaluation, defense strategy, hearings, appeals, and applications for immigration relief. Our goal is to protect your rights and family unity.
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Why you need reputable immigration lawyers specializing in deportation defense
A removal case is complex and stressful. A specialized attorney can make the difference between being removed or lawfully remaining in the United States. Our approach:
- Protection of rights starting with the first hearing (Master Calendar Hearing).
- Tailored defenses to your immigration and personal history.
- Prevention of mistakes that could foreclose relief options.
- Representation before the judge in bond matters, asylum, cancellation of removal, motions, and appeals.
- Evidence management: testimonies, records, medical/psychological reports, and proof of family or community ties in the U.S.
We also keep our strategies up to date with recent decisions and regulatory changes. Throughout the process, our immigration attorneys specializing in deportation defense explain each step and maximize your chances of success.
Services by Immigration Lawyers Specializing in Deportation Defense
Our immigration lawyers in Los Angeles analyze every case to identify the best available defense. Key options include:
Adjustment of Status
Allows certain immigrants already in the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent residence without having to depart the country. It is key where there are qualifying family (spouse, children) or employment ties that allow status to be regularized.
Immigration Appeal Process
A removal order is not always final. You may appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or, ultimately, to federal courts. Experienced legal representation is crucial because deadlines are short and arguments must be well grounded.
Asylum in the United States
If you fear returning to your country due to political, religious, gender-based, or other legally protected persecution, you can apply for asylum. Our attorneys help document your case and present strong evidence of a “credible fear.”
Immigration Bond Hearing
If you were detained by ICE, we can request a bond before the immigration judge for your release while the case is resolved. Remaining free while the process continues makes a critical difference in preparing the defense.
Voluntary Departure from the United States
In situations where relief is not available, this option allows you to leave the country voluntarily and avoid the most severe consequences of forced removal, which can even benefit future applications.
Cancellation of Removal
Available to lawful permanent residents and to certain noncitizens who meet requirements for continuous presence, good moral character, and proof that removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying relative.
Withholding of Removal
Similar to asylum but with limitations: it prevents deportation if the individual faces a risk of persecution in their country, although it does not grant a Green Card.
Waiver of Inadmissibility
These may be requested in cases of unlawful entry, immigration fraud, or other violations. Each type of waiver requires specific evidence and a solid legal argument.
U Visa
Granted to victims of certain violent crimes who have cooperated with law enforcement. This visa not only provides protection but also opens a path to lawful permanent residence.
T Visa
Available to victims of human trafficking who cooperate with investigations. It protects against removal and can lead to lawful permanent residence.
VAWA
Allows victims of domestic violence by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents to self-petition for residence without depending on the abuser. It is a key tool to stop removal proceedings in these situations.
Special immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
Available to minors who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. In addition to protection from removal, it allows access to lawful permanent residence under the EB-4 category.
Motions to Reopen or Reconsider
We evaluate whether there are legal grounds (new evidence, changes in the law, error) to reopen or reconsider adverse decisions.
Stay of Removal
We file Form I-246 with ICE and seek stay motions to halt an imminent removal while your relief is being decided.
Prosecutorial Discretion and Administrative Closure / Termination
We request dismissal, closure, or termination from DHS/EOIR when there are strong humanitarian or equitable factors.
Each of these mechanisms can be decisive in your defense. Our attorneys identify which one best fits your personal situation.
Deportation-related topics that may interest you
Beyond direct services, there are frequent issues that concern immigrants and may be tied to a removal case:
Unlawful Presence in the U.S.
Explains what it means to accrue unlawful presence, the 3- and 10-year bars, and how this can affect future immigration benefits.
What happens if you overstay your U.S. visa
The risks in this scenario and the legal options a noncitizen may have.
How to apply for reentry after deportation
Analyzes reentry timeframes, legal bars, and alternatives such as special permissions or immigration waivers.
Deportable Offenses
Details serious offenses that do not have immigration waivers and how they affect a removal case.
Can an illegal immigrant fly within the U.S.?
The risks of doing so at airports and immigration checkpoints, and the basic rights you have in those situations.
If ICE agents show up at your Door
Practical guidance on your rights if ICE comes to your home or workplace, or detains you in public.
Representation in the Los Angeles Immigration Court
What to expect at hearings (Master and Individual Hearing) and the importance of being prepared with legal assistance.
What happens if you divorce before Green Card interview
Explains how a divorce can affect a marriage-based application and increase the risk of removal.
My Passport Wasn’t Stamped When I Entered the United States
Why this occurs with the electronic I-94 system and how it can affect proof of entry or lawful presence.
Illegal reentry after deportation
The consequences of reoffending and how the available legal defenses become more limited.
How to Clean a Criminal Record
How post-conviction relief or record clearing can strengthen an immigration defense.
Domestic Violence Lawyers in Los Angeles
Why these charges are particularly serious in immigration and how they can affect a removal case.
Note: At Lluis Law we regularly publish articles on immigration and deportation defense. In addition to the topics above, our site includes many more up-to-date resources to help you understand your legal options.
Most common reasons a person may face deportation from the United States
The causes of removal in the U.S. vary and depend on both immigration law and the noncitizen’s conduct. The most frequent include:
- Marriage fraud: Marrying solely to obtain immigration benefits can result in removal and even criminal charges.
- Overstaying the authorized period: Entering with a tourist, work, or student visa and not leaving by the required date.
- Arrest, charges, or criminal convictions: Certain offenses, even if they seem minor, can trigger removal proceedings.
- Violating visa terms: Working without authorization or studying with the wrong visa, for example.
- Violating a protective order: Disobeying court restrictions, especially in domestic violence cases.
- Submitting false information in immigration filings: Providing fraudulent documents or misleading statements can foreclose any chance of regularization.
The process usually begins with a Notice to Appear (NTA), which sets out the grounds for removal. Although many think deportation is immediate, in reality the case can take months or years, creating opportunities for defense.
Example: A noncitizen with an expired tourist visa was detained at an immigration checkpoint in California. Thanks to the time the court process took, their attorneys were able to prepare an adjustment of status request through marriage to a U.S. citizen, successfully stopping the removal.
Most common methods to defend against deportation
Facing a removal case does not mean everything is lost. There are different legal defenses that can apply depending on the immigrant’s history and circumstances:
- Lawful permanent residence through a family member or employer: For example, U.S. citizen spouses, children over 21, or employers who can sponsor.
- Cancellation of removal: An option for lawful permanent residents and certain non-residents who meet continuous presence, good moral character, and can show exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying relative.
- Asylum, withholding, or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT): For those who fear returning to their country due to persecution, torture, or severe harm.
- Motions to reopen or reconsider: When new evidence, procedural errors, or changes in the law could alter the outcome.
- Citizenship status review: Although rare, in some cases a person may discover they are already a U.S. citizen (through derivation or a parent’s naturalization), which automatically protects against removal.
The appropriate strategy depends on personal factors: country of origin, length of residence, family history, any offenses, and immigration background.
Myths and misconceptions about the “10-year law” and others
One of the most widespread myths in the immigrant community is the so-called “10-year law.” It’s important to clarify:
- There is no immigration law that automatically grants lawful permanent residence to individuals who have lived in the U.S. for 10 years.
- The confusion comes from a requirement for cancellation of removal, which demands at least 10 years of continuous presence in the country, good moral character, and proof that removal would cause exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to a qualifying relative.
- Meeting only the 10-year presence requirement does not guarantee avoiding removal or obtaining a Green Card.
Beyond this myth, there are other common mistakes:
- Believing that marriage to a U.S. citizen automatically resolves any immigration situation.
- Assuming that all crimes can be waived with an immigration waiver.
- Thinking a removal order can simply be erased with the passage of time.
Note: These misconceptions are often used by scammers posing as immigration advisors. That’s why it is vital to consult with licensed, experienced immigration attorneys.
How we work at Lluis Law
Facing a removal case is one of the toughest challenges for any immigrant and their family. At Lluis Law our immigration lawyers specializing in deportation defense provide strong, compassionate representation.
Our approach combines three key elements:
- Proven experience: Over 50 years of combined defense in immigration courts in Los Angeles and other states.
- Personalized strategy: Every client receives a legal plan tailored to their immigration history, background, and goals.
- Close support: We explain each step of the process, answer questions, and keep clients informed at all times.
In addition, our proximity to the immigration courts in downtown Los Angeles allows us to act quickly in urgent cases.
Frequently Asked Questions for Our Immigration Lawyers Specializing in Deportation Defense.
Why is an attorney necessary in a deportation case?
An attorney is key not only to represent you in court, but also to build the defense strategy, gather evidence, and ensure all your rights are respected throughout the process.
Can immigration lawyers specializing in deportation stop a removal?
An attorney can halt or delay a removal through appeals, applications for immigration benefits, or motions. If you act in time, the chances of success increase significantly.
How can I find out if I have a deportation order?
You can check it on the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) portal by entering your Alien Number (A-Number). There is also an automated phone system with this information.
What activities can lead a person with a work visa to face deportation?
Providing false information when applying for the visa, working outside permitted limits, committing crimes, or violating federal laws related to national security (espionage, sabotage, illegal export).
Speak today with our immigration attorneys specializing in deportation defense in Los Angeles, California
If you or a loved one is facing removal proceedings, do not wait until it is too late. Contact us to:
- Review your immigration history and determine all possible defenses.
- Assess whether you qualify for relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, immigration waivers, or adjustment of status.
- Prepare a solid legal strategy to protect your rights and your ability to remain in the United States.
Call Lluis Law today and let us be your defense at this decisive moment. Our meticulous preparation and commitment to the immigrant community make us your best ally.
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