Facing criminal immigration charges means that you are facing criminal charges related to violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You need a strong, aggressive defense from experienced Albuquerque criminal defense attorney Erlinda Ocampo Johnson.
Albuquerque, NM Criminal Immigration Law
Under criminal immigration law, when someone violates certain provisions of the INA, they could face criminal charges in federal court. Some of these offenses include:
- Document fraud
- False claims of US Citizenship
- Illegal reentry
- Entry without inspection
These offenses carry serious and lasting consequences.
Legal Defense from an ABQ Criminal Immigration Attorney
Ms. Johnson has many years of experience as a criminal immigration lawyer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been on both sides of the courtroom; she spent over ten years in the state and federal prosecutors’ offices, which gives her insight into the inner workings of the opposition.
Ms. Johnson fully understands what her immigrant clients are going through; she is an immigrant herself. Her experience allows her to focus on client’s needs and gives her an understanding of the nuanced and often problematic criminal immigration laws. Her skill and knowledge help her build strong cases in defense of her clients.
Representation for criminal immigration cases is different than other types of criminal defense. Ms. Johnson is very vigilant of immigration status. Her first concern is to try to identify legal issues with the case against her clients that may strengthen her defense. The second concern is to find a way to keep her clients from being deported.
If you are facing criminal immigration charges, contact the Law Office of Erlinda Ocampo Johnson, LLC as soon as possible for a fearless and aggressive defense from a criminal immigration lawyer.