Dallas Deportation And Removal Defense Attorneys

Deportation and Removal Defense Attorneys in Dallas With 50 Years of Experience

Our legal team has more than 50 years of experience handling deportation defense and removal proceedings. We’ve helped thousands of individuals across the country, including many from Dallas, protect their ability to stay in the U.S. through strategic representation and in-depth casework.

Why Hire a Deportation and Removal Defense Attorney From Spar & Bernstein?

Our attorneys have helped clients in Dallas and nationwide prepare effective deportation defenses, file motions to reopen, and fight for relief in immigration court. Whether you’ve received a Notice to Appear or have been detained by ICE, our legal team will represent you with compassion and determination.

Common Reasons for Deportation Dallas Clients Face

Common reasons why clients in Dallas may face deportation include:

• Overstaying a visa
• Making false claims to U.S. citizenship
• Marriage fraud or other immigration violations
• Aggravated felony convictions
• Firearm-related offenses
• Domestic violence
• Crimes involving moral turpitude
• Other violations of immigration law

We review each case in detail to determine what options exist to help you stay in the U.S. legally.

Cancellation of Removal Options for Dallas Residents

Cancellation of removal allows certain individuals facing deportation to adjust their status and remain in the U.S. legally.

Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents (Form EOIR-42A) in Dallas

This form of relief may be available to Green Card holders in Dallas who:

• Have had lawful permanent residence for at least 5 years
• Have resided in the U.S. continuously for at least 7 years
• Have no aggravated felony convictions
• Have not received prior removal relief

Cancellation of Removal for Non-Permanent Residents (Form EOIR-42B) in Dallas

Non-permanent residents may qualify if they:

• Have lived in the U.S. for 10+ years
• Have no disqualifying criminal convictions
• Can demonstrate good moral character
• Can prove that a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member will suffer exceptional hardship if removed

VAWA Cancellation of Removal for Individuals in Dallas (Form EOIR-42)

This relief may be available for spouses and children in Dallas who:

• Are not lawful permanent residents
• Have suffered abuse by a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Not Sure If Cancellation of Removal Applies to Your Case in Dallas?

We’ll review your eligibility and help you explore your options.

Understanding the Removal Proceedings Process for Dallas Immigrants

Here’s what to expect if you are facing removal proceedings in Dallas:

• You’ll receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) from the Department of Homeland Security.
• You’ll attend a Master Calendar Hearing where the government outlines its case for removal.
• If contested, your case proceeds to an Individual Hearing where you can present your defense.
• The immigration judge issues a decision.
• You and DHS may appeal the decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
• If denied, further appeals may be made to the Federal Circuit Court or U.S. Supreme Court.