Illegal Reentry

Protect Your Immigration Status in the United States

Even if you were previously deported from the United States, you may have a defense to a charge for illegal reentry. Once someone is deported from the United States, it is a violation of U.S. immigration laws to reenter the country without getting consent from the Attorney General or from the Department of Homeland Security.

By examining your deportation records, I may find a defense to your removal proceeding. If you are charged with being an illegal alien, contact us for a free initial consultation.

My firm represents people who have deportation records from the United States, and have returned without the consent of the U.S. Government. If you returned to the U.S. without a VISA or a green card, you may face illegal reentry charges.

In order to convict you of illegal reentry, the government must prove:

• You are not a U.S. Citizen
• You were previously deported
• You were found in the United States
• You did not receive consent from the U.S. Attorney General or the Department of Homeland Security

One way to defend yourself against charges of illegal reentry is to challenge the validity of your deportation records. Many times the Immigration and Naturalization Service deports people improperly. By looking at your immigration records, I can find out if all the proper steps were taken to deport you.

If the INS failed to follow proper procedures during a prior deportation hearing, its actions may be illegal. If it was illegal, your prior invalid deportation will not be held against you during your illegal reentry hearing.

If you have questions about your deportation records, contact me for a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer. Our firm advises people about their rights throughout the Salt Lake City (SLC) area, including people in Orem, Provo, West Valley City, and Ogden.