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 – We understand the pace of criminal court practice. Our standard reviews are completed by the time you need them, and rush reviews are available.
  • Deep Expertise – Our attorneys have advised on hundreds of Padilla consultations and have a thorough understanding of the intersection between criminal and immigration law.
  • Trusted by the Defense Bar – We regularly serve as consultants to criminal defense attorneys throughout Michigan and beyond. Our analysis is practical, concise, and court-ready.
  • Multilingual, Culturally Fluent – We understand the real-world barriers your noncitizen clients face—and we’re fluent in both English and Spanish.
  • Cost-Effective – We offer flat-fee pricing for most consultations so you can confidently offer comprehensive legal counsel to your clients without breaking their budget or yours.

Who We Work With

  • Solo and small firm criminal defense attorneys.
  • Assigned counsel and public defenders
  • MIDC panel attorneys
  • Large criminal defense firms
  • Juvenille defense attorneys

We have successfully worked on drug cases, Criminal Sexual Conduct charges, theft offenses, OWI/DUIs, assault, and more—offering strategic insights that protect your record and your client’s life in the U.S.

What You Receive

For each review, we provide:

  • Personal discovery meeting with your client
  • Written legal opinion tailored to your client’s immigration status and charges
  • Clean and concise breakdown of immigration consequences
  • Safer please options (when applicable)
  • Follow-up consultation (if needed)

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.