Since 2001, Attorney John E. MacDonald has successfully vacated over 500 misdemeanor and felony state convictions in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. As a result, his clients have avoided the draconian consequences of deportation and have been able to re-new their green cards or apply for citizenship. Here is a small sample of post-conviction relief results:
Case: Client detained after naturalization interview because of four prior domestic convictions. All convictions vacated and client released from immigration custody. Immigration proceedings terminated.
Result: All convictions vacated and client released from immigration custody. Immigration proceedings terminated.
Case: Client fearful that four misdemeanor convictions could result in deportation. All charges vacated and dismissed. Client is now eligible for naturalization.
Result: All charges vacated and dismissed. Client is now eligible for naturalization.
Case: Client detained for deportation on food stamp fraud and shoplifting charges. All charges vacated in state court and client released from immigration custody. Immigration proceedings terminated.
Result: Charges vacated and immigration proceedings terminated.
Case: Client detained for deportation on drug possession and domestic assault charges. Both charges vacated in state court and client released from immigration custody. Immigration proceedings terminated.
Result: Charges vacated and deportation proceedings terminated.
Case: Client detained for deportation on fraud charges. Successfully vacated the fraud charge in state court and secured client’s release from immigration custody. Filed and won the motion to terminate proceedings.
Result: Client’s fraud charges were vacated and was able to stay in the U.S.