Massachusetts
deportation defense lawyer protecting your right to stay

Immediate action for you and your family

If ICE has issued a Notice to Appear or detained a loved one, time matters. Castel & Hall LLP defends clients at the Boston Immigration Court, pursuing bond when available and building a path to relief. We explain the master calendar and individual hearing process, gather evidence, and align your defense with long-term goals like work authorization and family stability. Many cases involve apply for asylum, cancellation of removal, or adjustment based on marriage or other petitions.

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Two systems, one defense plan

Convictions can trigger removability or bar relief. Castel & Hall’s experience across criminal and immigration law helps identify options: post-conviction motions, plea strategies, and relief like LPR cancellation. After resolution, we explore sealing criminal records when appropriate and coordinate with family or humanitarian filings that support equities in court.

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Court structure, timelines, and strategy

A case begins with an NTA; hearings are scheduled before an immigration judge, and an ICE attorney prosecutes the charges. Relief can include asylum, withholding, protection under the Convention Against Torture, or cancellation for permanent residents (LPR) and non-LPRs. We prepare testimony, country evidence, and legal briefing while evaluating immigration waivers to overcome inadmissibility or removability grounds.

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Deportation Defense (Removal) Lawyers – FAQ

  • What is a Notice to Appear (NTA)?

    It starts your removal case and lists the allegations and charges of removability. Your first “master” hearing schedules the case; later “individual” hearings decide relief.

  • Can I get out of detention on bond?

    Often, yes—unless subject to mandatory detention. Bond requires showing you’re not a danger or flight risk. Evidence of family ties, housing, and work helps. Adverse decisions can be appealed.

  • What defenses exist besides asylum?

    Cancellation of removal (for certain LPRs/non-LPRs), adjustment of status, waivers, U/T/VAWA relief, TPS, or voluntary departure may be options. The right choice depends on your history and equities.

  • What if I missed my hearing?

    You may move to reopen an in-absentia order if you lacked proper notice or had exceptional circumstances. Deadlines are strict; act quickly.

  • Will a criminal case affect my immigration case?

    Yes. Some convictions trigger removability or bar relief. Coordinate both cases—criminal pleas must be immigration-safe.

  • What is prosecutorial discretion (PD)?

    DHS may pause or dismiss certain cases based on priorities and equities. PD guidance changes; a strong packet (family ties, work, health) increases your chances when PD is available.

  • Can I appeal if I lose?

    Yes. You typically have 30 days to appeal to the BIA. Appeals focus on legal errors and the record below; new evidence may require a motion to remand or reopen.

  • Should I talk to ICE on my own?

    No. Have your attorney communicate. Statements can be used against you and may complicate bond or relief strategies.

Preparation, multilingual advocacy, and appeals

We develop compelling affidavits, obtain expert reports, and present witnesses who speak to hardship and rehabilitation. If the judge denies relief, we evaluate appeals to the BIA and federal court options where available. Castel & Hall LLP communicates clearly—in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole—so clients understand each step.