Immigration / Post-Conviction Relief

Post-Conviction Relief for Immigrants

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Often a well-established legal immigrant finds that an old criminal conviction surfaces, exposing the person to deportation, denial of citizenship, and denial of other privileges. In many cases, the immigrant was convicted as the result of poor legal advice or representation, and they have lived productive, trouble-free lives in the years since. Through petitions for post-conviction relief, immigrants can have criminal records cleared and remain in the US or pursue US citizenship.

At Stone, Taylor & Associates in Jacksonville, we have developed effective strategies to assist non-citizens in petitions for post-conviction relief. Our lawyers work with our client’s immigration attorney to ensure that we understand the specific relief needed and that all aspects of the matter are addressed completely, preventing future problems. Contact our Jacksonville, Florida office to arrange a free consultation about your situation.

Effective measures we employ in post-conviction relief applications include:

• motions to reduce felonies to misdemeanors
• motions to modify a conviction, reducing it from an aggravated felony to a simple felony
• motions that demonstrate that the conviction was inappropriate because the immigrant was not properly advised of the consequences of a guilty plea or conviction

If you have been prosecuted for or convicted of the following offenses, you may require our assistance to prevent deportation, loss of employability, or denial of citizenship:

• repeat offenses
• felony offenses
• crimes of moral turpitude
• drug offenses
• weapons offenses
• domestic battery
• passing worthless checks
• sexual offenses

We have assisted US immigrants from a variety of European and Latin American countries and the Caribbean, including Poland, Albania, Russia, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Columbia, Guatemala, Cuba, Bahamas, Mexico, Jamaica, and Haiti. If you or someone you know has received a notice of removal or is facing denial of citizenship because of a conviction in the courts of Florida, post-conviction relief may be available. Contact our Jacksonville law firm and ask to speak with a lawyer. We provide free consultations and welcome referrals.

At Stone, Taylor & Associates in Jacksonville, Florida, white collar crime attorneys represent clients statewide in cases involving white collar crime or federal charges, and in the courts of northeast Florida, including the communities of Fernandina Beach, Green Cove Springs, Saint Augustine, Baldwin, and Mayport; and Duval County, Nassau County, Clay County, and St. Johns County, in defense against a wide variety of criminal charges.