If you lost your case in Immigration Court, and you think your attorney did an inadequate job; it is not the end of the world—but you must act quickly!
Bad representation from an immigration attorney can lose you money, time, peace of mind, and can even result in a deportation order against you. However, even if this happens, it is not the end of the world. Individuals facing deportation are entitled to a fair hearing under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which includes competent representation from your attorney. Competent representation does not mean winning your case, but that your attorney will do everything in his or her power to present a strong case before the Immigration Judge. When an individual loses his case due to the incompetency of his or her attorney, the constitutional protections of the Fifth Amendment can allow the individual to get a second chance in court to demonstrate to the Immigration Judge why you should stay in the U.S. This is exactly what recently happened to one of our clients. Our client had been a Lawful Permanent Resident since the 90’s, a loving mother of ...