Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorneys in Florida & New York
Protecting Your Rights to Help You Reach Your Immigration Goals
At The Sekou Clarke Law Group, we understand how complex the immigration process can be for individuals hoping to lawfully work or live in the United States. Our team can accompany you at every step of your journey from your first application to maintaining your status. In certain cases, immigration law and criminal defense can overlap.
When you trust us with your immigration situation, we can help you navigate the legal system and educate you on how convictions could negatively affect your immigration status.
If you need a compassionate immigration attorney in Florida & New York or its surrounding area, contact The Sekou Clarke Law Group today at (407) 269-8774 to schedule an appointment.
How Can a Conviction Impact Your Immigration Status?
Two main types of criminal charges can overlap with immigration matters. The first one happens if you violate the terms of your immigration status. Our attorneys strive to educate all clients on how to abide by the regulations governing their status. If you overstay your visa or otherwise break immigration laws, you can face legal action from the Department of Homeland Security or DHS.
If you perform a deportable crime, you could lose your current immigration status and a court may prohibit you from re-entering US territory for a specific time.
Criminal convictions that can negatively impact your immigration status include:
- Drug crimes
- Crimes involving firearms
- Domestic violence
- Aggravated felonies
- Kidnapping
- Sexual assault
- Murder
When you are a non-citizen, a wide range of criminal convictions can lead to deportation. In addition, the legal framework that governs this type of immigration and criminal charges overlap change regularly. This is why is it especially important to reach out to a reputable attorney as soon as you face accusations as an immigrant, no matter whether you are on a student visa, an asylee, or a green card holder.
Work With a Reputable Immigration Attorney
If you have a criminal record, this may impact your immigration application. Almost every form issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS, asks whether you have previously been convicted of a crime. In these situations, an immigration attorney alone is typically enough to help you throughout the process and see how you may move forward with the next steps of your immigration journey.
If you face criminal charges as a non-citizen in the US, you may need both a criminal defense lawyer and an immigration one, unless your attorney has enough experience in both legal fields. The overlap of criminal defense and immigration challenges may require advanced understanding to build a successful case.
At The Sekou Clarke Law, we understand how both immigration and criminal defense can converge in specific cases. Our attorneys can advise you on a broad range of immigration-related topics such as whether you can travel outside of the US in your situation, and what immigration benefits you may still be eligible for as you are challenging criminal charges against you. Our priority is to advocate for your rights and maintain your immigration status.
Are you looking for a reputable immigration attorney in Florida & New York? Call The Sekou Clarke Law Group today at (407) 269-8774 or fill out our online form to schedule a consultation!
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"A miracle worker."The Sekou Clarke Law Group did everything and more to help. They are truly miracle workers.- Denise
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"Professional and reassuring service."The Sekou Clarke Law Group made the process seem quick and easy. The professionalism and communication were excellent. All our questions were answered, and we were reassured when we had doubts. Definitely recommend this law group.- Sasha C
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"I am comfortable where I am because of his professional guidance."The best move I ever made was to consult Mr. Clarke on my immigration matter. I am comfortable where I am because of his professional guidance.- Stephen M.
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"Mr. Clarke will drop anything to help a client in distress, and that's why I have him in my speed dial"It's good to have one reliable lawyer at your disposal. Mr. Clarke will drop anything to help a client in distress, and that's why I have him in my speed dial. Mr. Sekou has no limitations on the number of aliens in one case. Whatever the number, he will serve you to the best of his ability. Some law firms put a certain limit, thereby making it almost impossible to get the help one really needs.- Wanjiku N.
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"A few weeks later I was released and now I'm adjusting my status to become a Permanent resident."I was detained by ICE few months ago and was placed in removal proceedings. My family and I reached out to several law firms and they all rejected my case because of the charges that I had. Subsequently with my last hope of having any lawyer representation my family contacted Mr. Sekou Clarke and he immediately said Yes!!! A few weeks later I was released and now I'm adjusting my status to become a Permanent resident. Thanks to Mr. Clarke and his remarkable team- Desmond J.
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"Mr Clarke very professional lawyer he represented me and a couple of family and friends would recomend him to anyone who wants real honest professional help."Mr Clarke very professional lawyer he represented me and a couple of family and friends would recomend him to anyone who wants real honest professional help.- Former Client
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"I would recommend him to anyone."Sekou immediately after our first meeting put my mind at ease giving me hope while going through a difficult time in my life, while keeping constant communication with me and giving me words of encouragement at the same time he was able to handle my auto a- John
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"I would recommend him to anyone in Central Florida."He kept me informed of every step that was taken to successfully complete my divorce.- Racquel