Deportation and Removal

Southern California Immigration Lawyers

At the law firm of Russakow, Ryan & Johnson, our experienced immigration attorneys have successfully defended clients in removal and deportation proceedings. We understand what it takes to successfully fight your removal and to obtain relief from immigration judges. We also understand the fear and anxiety that our clients have about returning to their countries of origin and leaving their lives in the U.S. behind. Our attorneys will help individuals assert and protect their rights at removal and deportation proceedings.

Contact us at Russakow, Ryan & Johnson to speak with a lawyer about deportation and removal or any other immigration law issue.

Removal Proceedings in the United States

Immigrants in California and the United States may face removal or deportation proceedings for a variety of reasons, including:

• Criminal convictions
• Falsified visa applications
• Working and/or living in the United States illegally
• Expired visas or other certification

During formal legal proceedings, an immigration judge will determine if the immigrant in question should be removed from the United States or granted relief under special circumstances.

These special circumstances include:

• Voluntary departure, where immigrants facing removal proceedings choose to leave the country on their own initiative
• Cancellation of removal, where removal proceedings are cancelled if the immigrant in question meets certain requirements
• Asylum, if the immigrant can prove that remaining in the United States is necessary to avoid persecution and danger in their country of origin
• Status adjustments, allowing an immigrant to change their status and become a permanent resident of the U.S.

Russakow, Ryan & Johnson can help you understand if you are eligible for relief under special circumstances, and we can defend you at your removal hearings. We have the experience necessary to handle your immigration defense and removal case, including those cases that involve criminal convictions.

Contact Us at Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

For more information about deportation and removal proceedings, contact us at Russakow, Ryan & Johnson. We will answer your questions and help you understand your rights in California and the United States. Call us in Pasadena at 626.768.3320 or in Ontario at 866.674.7061.