Alex Flores | Deportation Defense Granted (After Another Attorney Said It Was Impossible)
Alex is married to a U.S. Citizen wife, and they have two U.S. citizen daughters. Alex was apprehended by immigration and detained for over seven months without bond, because he had a previous deportation order, several drug possession offenses, and a conviction for battery on his record. Immigration was about to remove Alex without a […]
Cancellation of Removal Granted
José retained our office only two months before his final deportation hearing. We hit the ground running, gathering documentation and submitting a detailed legal brief in advance of the final hearing. At the final hearing, we presented evidence that José’s daughter, who had a medical condition that required an implanted device in her head and […]
Myth-Busting the State of the Union Address
Last night’s State of the Union Address by President Donald Trump included multiple statements regarding immigration, but not all were accurate. 1. Myth: “The border city of El Paso, Texas, used to have extremely high rates of violent crime — one of the highest in the country, and considered one of our nation’s most dangerous […]
Top 10 Attorney – Attorney and Practice Magazine (2018)
The Attorney and Practice Magazine Top 10 list recognizes dynamic attorneys who have achieved and continue to maintain the highest standards of excellence. This recognition highlights the significant achievements of those attorneys whose practice elevates the standards of their State’s Bar as well as provide a benchmark for other practitioners.
Asylum Applicants At The Border Are Undocumented But Not Illegal
Those Claiming Asylum Should Not Be Treated As Criminals Contrary to misunderstandings circulating amongst the general public, undocumented immigrants seeking to enter the U.S. with a legitimate asylum claim are not illegal. “Asylum applicants at the border are being treated like criminals,” said Moises Barraza, Attorney from the Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza. […]
Moises L. Barraza Has Been Recognized as One of the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network
Aurora, IL, (Newswire.com) Moises L. Barraza, Founder, Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza, has joined The Expert Network©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Barraza has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career. Mr. Barraza outshines others in his […]
DACA applicants: Beware of Immigration Fraud
DACA applicants should be especially careful to avoid immigration fraud while seeking longterm legalization strategies and options. Many non-attorneys helped fill out paperwork and submit DACA applications, but longterm legalization requires comprehensive screening and legal advice from an immigration attorney. Beware of non-attorneys (often selling their services as form-fillers or “notarios”) who offer cheap options […]
DACA: Phase Out and Call to Action
President Trump has ordered that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program be phased out, calling on Congress to pass a permanent legislative solution instead. Individuals with approved DACA status or pending DACA renewals will continue their normal process and their status will be valid until it expires. The Immigration Law Office of Moises […]
Acción Diferida: Eliminación Gradual y Llamado a Tomar Acción
El Presidente Trump ha ordenado que el programa de Acción Diferida (“DACA”) sea eliminado gradualmente, pidiendo al congreso que apruebe una solución permanente. Personas que ya tienen estatus de DACA o renovaciones pendientes de DACA continuaran su proceso normal y su estatus será valido hasta que se expire. La Oficina Legal de Inmigración de Moises […]
BE INFORMED, NOT AFRAID: How Immigrants Should Respond to a Trump Presidency, Part 2
The U.S. Constitution Promotes Justice The Founding Fathers created the United States Government with three different branches to avoid giving one person too much control. The U.S. President is not a monarch with limitless power. Rather, the Constitution balances power between the different branches, giving each one specific responsibilities. The branches must also work together […]