Case: Client detained after overstaying tourist visa. Secured client’s release on bond and after adjustment hearing.

Result: Client was granted permanent residence.

Case: Client detained for deportation after overstaying student visa. Secured client’s release on bond and after adjustment hearing.

Result: Client was granted permanent residence.

Case: Client entered United States illegally at age of 9. After cancellation hearing, Immigration Judge grants permanent residence despite the presence of a criminal record.

Result: Client was able to stay in the U.S. despite their criminal record

Case: Client is a lawful permanent resident from Cape Verde. He was placed in removal proceedings as a result of three separate crimes of domestic violence occurring ten years ago. ICE authorities detained him without bond at the Bristol House of Correction.

Result: Post-conviction relief was filed in all three cases and granted. Client was released from detention and his removal case will now be terminated.

Case: Client was ordered removed in 1997 as a result of a 1997 conviction for maintaining a drug nuisance. Attorney MacDonald was retained to review this conviction for possible grounds of post-conviction relief. The plea colloquy transcript revealed several Rule 11 violations. Post-conviction relief was filed and granted by a Providence Superior Court Justice.

Result: The case was dismissed and client is now able to move to re-open and terminate removal proceedings.