CRIMINAL ALIEN ISSUES

Dallas, Texas Immigration and Criminal Alien Lawyers

Committing a crime as a resident alien has different ramifications in criminal and immigration court. At the law offices of attorney Terry W. Rombough, located in Arlington and Dallas, Texas, we defend our clients charged as criminal aliens in both legal arenas to keep them in the country. We also serve the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as well as representing clients nationwide and from many foreign countries.

If you are arrested as an illegal alien or illegal immigrant 90 days after your status ends, you will not be able to return to the United States for one year. More than 90 days will result in a five-year ban from re-entering the country. While we can file an immigration waiver on your behalf for the criminal alien charge, the process is complicated and cumbersome.

Since a criminal charge and issues can make you ineligible to reside in the country and put you into the deportation process, our attorneys at the law offices of Terry W. Rombough will work with a criminal lawyer when necessary on important matters that may influence your immigration status, such as sentencing guidelines. Our law firm routinely works with criminal defense attorneys nationwide, with the goal of attending to and resolving issues so they will not become a problem when you appear before an immigration judge at an immigration hearing.

Crimes range from misdemeanor DWI’s to major felonies. However, immigration court is much harsher on criminal aliens and treats misdemeanors as a criminal court would treat a felony. If you are convicted of a felony, you will lose eligibility for a green card and be put into removal proceedings.

Whether you are new to the country or a lifelong permanent resident since childhood, you could be deported if you are involved in a criminal act. For more information or to schedule an appointment concerning criminal alien consequences, please contact us.