Oak Brook Immigration ICE Hold Lawyers

An Ice Detainer sometimes called an “Ice Hold,” is a request by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that you remain in state custody for up to 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Federal Holidays) to provide adequate time for ICE to assume custody of you. This means that you may be held in state custody despite posting bond or being found not guilty in your pending criminal case. Now is the time to act. If you have an Ice Detainer it is likely that you have an immigration issue that should be evaluated by a qualified immigration attorney.”Crimmigration” is an area of the law involving cases that have both criminal and immigration issues attached to it. Often, these types of cases may involve state agencies and a myriad of federal agencies such as ICE, CBP, USCIS, EOIR and the U.S. Attorney. Having an attorney versed only in criminal law or only in immigration law puts you at a disadvantage. We are experienced in navigating you through this complicated area of the law.

How Experienced Legal Representation Can Help

The attorneys at Godoy Law Office, Ltd will work to help you evaluate your case and answer the following questions. Are you eligible for immigration bond? Are you subject to mandatory detention? Are you eligible for relief before an immigration judge? What relief? How will a criminal conviction affect your eligibility for immigration relief? What is the strength of your criminal defense? What are the immigration effects of a negotiated criminal plea agreement?

After a careful evaluation, you will be in a better position to choose whether to pay the criminal bond or to fight your criminal case while in state custody. Additionally, while in state custody the attorneys at Godoy Law Office. can help you begin working on your removal defense prior to being served with a Notice to Appear, which begins the removal proceeding. As former State’s Attorneys we are also in the unique position to advise and represent you in your pending criminal case.

Schedule a Consultation With a Lombard Immigration ICE Hold Lawyer Today

The ICE hold attorneys at Godoy Law Office, Ltd are also ready to fight your Ice Hold in criminal court. Ultimately, an Ice Detainer is a voluntary request to detain you and does not have the legal effect of a criminal warrant. Therefore, local and state officials are not required to hold you and we can work to get an order for your immediate release from state custody. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.