Can I Change Criminal Defense Lawyers If I Am Unhappy with the One Representing Me?
The Constitution gives every person the right to a lawyer if they are prosecuted for a crime that could result in a jail sentence. The effective assistance of counsel is part of that right. A lawyer is more than a warm body. To fulfill the right to counsel, a lawyer must provide competent representation. Clients […]
Why You Need an Immigration Lawyer
Are you a business owner seeking to hire or retain a foreign born employee? Are you a United States citizen who wants to marry someone who lives outside of the United States? Are you seeking to become a United States citizen? These common situations involving immigration, and many others, often require the assistance of an […]
What is a “Sanctuary City” and Why Does it Matter?
“Sanctuary city” is an informal term used to describe cities or jurisdictions where local law enforcement does not cooperate with federal immigration authorities regarding the enforcement of civil immigration laws. The majority of the controversy with sanctuary cities centers around federal government Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) detainers requesting local law enforcement to hold individuals […]
