The Law Offices of Tahir Mella
Philadelphia Deportation Defense Lawyers
Immigrants, both legal and illegal, have rights under US law. When a deportation, cancellation, or removal action is brought against an immigrant, legal reasons must be cited, supported by evidence of wrongdoing and legal precedent. At the Law Offices of Tahir Mella, our immigration attorneys have defended the rights of immigrants charged with criminal offenses, violating the terms of their visa, or entering the country illegally. Dedicated exclusively to immigration law, our office understands how to present a case, how to uncover evidence in support of our client, and how to challenge the government on points of law. Our office doesn’t simply look at the evidence for or against our client – we meticulously review procedural issues to determine if how the government acted was Constitutional or not.
We’ll fight hard to defend your rights and protect your interests – contact deportation defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Tahir Mella today. Our Philadelphia office represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Reading, York, Doylestown, Camden, Burlington, and Cherry Hill.
Criminal Charges and Deportation Defense
The most common reason for deportation, removal, and cancellation proceedings is felony offenses committed by non-citizen immigrants. In cases where drug possession, DUI, or aggravated felony charges are involved, immigrants can face deportation even if found “not guilty” by the criminal courts. Particularly in drug possession cases and charges of DUI, defense attorneys unfamiliar with immigration law often tell immigrants to enter a plea in exchange for a lesser sentence or charge. Depending on the circumstances involved, this can result in deportation or cancellation.
Hiring the Right Attorney the First Time
Most people don’t realize how important it is to hire an experienced, knowledgeable immigration lawyer to challenge deportation proceedings. If you lose your hearing before the court and decide to appeal, the only information the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) will consider is your attorney’s legal briefs, a transcript of your hearing, and Immigration Judge’s decision. You cannot testify before the BIA and you cannot introduce new evidence – you must rely on how thorough (or poor) a job your attorney did during your initial hearing.
We Can Make A Difference
At the Law Offices of Tahir Mella, we work closely with investigators, immigration records and officers, and legal precedent to defend our clients. Our deportation and removal attorneys have extensive experience in defending those seeking political asylum under the UN’s Convention Against Torture, seeking expert witnesses when needed. Our office knows what issues to highlight when going before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and how to present convincing legal reasons for halting deportation and removal proceedings.
Defend Your Rights
For more information regarding your options in avoiding deportation, cancellation, or removal, contact Philadelphia, Pennsylvania deportation defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Tahir Mella today. We have the resources and legal knowledge needed to challenge the government’s claim against you.
