Immigration Consequences Consulting for Criminal Defense Attorneys

Protecting Your Clients. Protecting Your Practice.

As a criminal defense attorney, you already carry the weight of protecting your client’s liberty. But when your client is not a U.S. citizen, every plea, charge, and conviction carries potential immigration consequences—including detention, denial of relief, or deportation.

At Avanti Law Group, we are seasoned immigration attorneys with nearly two decades of experience advising on and litigating immigration matters. We proudly partner with criminal defense lawyers to provide rapid, reliable immigration consequences reviews, helping you fulfill your duty under Padilla v. Kentucky and protect your client’s future.

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Why Immigration Review Is Essential

In Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010), the U.S. Supreme Court held that criminal defense attorneys have a constitutional obligation to advise noncitizen clients of the immigration consequences of a guilty plea.

Failure to do so can result in:

  • Post-conviction challenges
  • Ineffective assistance of counsel claims
  • Malpractice exposure
  • Severe, life-altering consequences for your client

Many crimes that seem minor—such as shoplifting, controlled substance, or drunk driving—can have devastating immigration effects, including:

  • Mandatory detention
  • Deportability or inadmissibility
  • Ineligibility for relief such as asylum, cancellation, or adjustment of status

We help you avoid those risks by offering thorough, timely legal opinions that outline:

  • The immigration status of your client
  • Potential immigration consequences of each charge or plea
  • Safer alternative pleas when available
  • Suggested language for plea agreements

Why Criminal Defense Attorneys Choose Us

  • Fast Turnaround – Standard reviews completed when you need them, with rush options available.
  • Deep Expertise – Hundreds of Padilla consultations; deep understanding of criminal–immigration law intersections.
  • Trusted by the Defense Bar – Our concise, court-ready analysis supports defense attorneys statewide.
  • Multilingual, Culturally Fluent – Fluent in

Let Us Support Your Practice

At Avanti Law Group, we see our role not as competitors—but as partners. You handle the criminal case. We make sure the immigration consequences are understood and mitigated.

Refer your next noncitizen case to us for a Padilla review—and give your client the full, constitutionally-required defense they deserve.

Call us today to schedule your immigration consequences review.