Crimmigration

Where Criminal Defense Meets Immigration Law

Crimmigration is the intersection of criminal law and immigration law—and it’s one of the most overlooked and dangerous areas of legal practice for non-citizens.

Here’s the reality: many criminal defense attorneys don’t fully understand how a guilty plea, a particular charge, or even a sentencing recommendation can affect a client’s immigration status. And many immigration attorneys don’t have the criminal law background to anticipate how past convictions will impact an immigration case.

At Not Guilty Law Group, crimmigration isn’t a marketing buzzword—it’s the foundation of our entire practice. Every criminal case we handle is evaluated through an immigration lens. Every immigration case is assessed for criminal law vulnerabilities.

What Crimmigration Means for You

Pre-Plea Analysis

Before you enter any plea, we analyze the specific immigration consequences of every charge and every possible resolution. The goal is to find a criminal outcome that protects your immigration status.

Immigration-Safe Dispositions

We negotiate with prosecutors for outcomes that minimize or eliminate deportation triggers, inadmissibility bars, and aggravated felony classifications.

Post-Conviction Relief

If you already pled guilty to something that’s now threatening your immigration case, we can pursue motions to vacate the conviction under Penal Code 1473.7, seek resentencing, or explore expungement options.

Coordination Between Courts

We manage the relationship between your criminal case and your immigration case simultaneously, ensuring that actions in one court don’t create problems in the other.

You Need a Crimmigration Attorney If:

• You are a non-citizen and have been arrested or charged with a crime.
• You have a prior criminal conviction and are applying for a green card, citizenship, or visa.
• Your immigration attorney told you that a past conviction is creating problems for your case.
• You were never advised about the immigration consequences of a guilty plea.
• You are in removal proceedings and have a criminal history.

Before You Plead Guilty, Call Us. Your Immigration Status May Depend on It.

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