Fresno, California Immigration Criminal Defense Attorney
Immigrants arrested on criminal charges - from drunk driving to aggravated felony - are subject to deportation if convicted. I in cases involving drug crimes, DUIs and certain misdemeanors, if you plead "guilty" to a lesser charge you could face deportation or the disqualification of your visa application. Immigration criminal defense attorney Chris (Hristo) Bijev counsels and defends immigrants charged in criminal cases, helping them protect their status while fighting the charges against them. As an immigrant from the former Soviet Bloc, Mr. Bijev understands the language and cultural barriers that can lead to misunderstandings and difficulties when dealing with immigration and legal matters. As your attorney, Mr. Bijev intervenes between you, the criminal courts, and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure you receive due process and a hearing regarding your status.
Before you accept a plea bargain, contact immigration criminal defense lawyer Chris Bijev today to schedule a free, confidential consultation regarding the charges and case against you.
Immigration and Criminal Charges
Immigration attorney Chris Bijev counsels and represents immigrants facing deportation or disqualification due to criminal charges. Our office assists clients with:
- Pre-trial motions
- Filing a Petition for Review
- Entering a plea of "not guilty"
- Filing an I-212 after deportation
- Motions before the Board of Immigration Appeals
Fighting Deportation - Petition for Review
It can be difficult to enter or stay in the US if you have a criminal record in either the US or your home country. If the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or the Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) decides to deport you for whatever reason, you can file a petition for review with a U.S. Court of Appeals. In the case of people with a criminal conviction in the US or their home country, extenuating circumstances - as well as Constitutional and legal issues - may have been ignored by a lower court's ruling.
If, for instance, language and cultural barriers prevented you from understanding the nature of the charges against you, or if a court-appointed public defender failed to protect your best interests, we may be able to challenge your deportation. Similarly, if you were convicted for a crime in your home country under questionable circumstances, the court may consider overturning your deportation or disqualification.
Contact Immigration Criminal Defense Attorney Chris Bijev Today
Mr. Bijev understands the challenges immigrants face when dealing with USCIS. He also understands the difficulties of trying to navigate a new language and a new country. If you are facing criminal charges, have been convicted, or have been denied entry due to a criminal conviction, contact immigration attorney Chris Bijev today to schedule a free 15 minute consultation and discuss your case.
Chris (Hristo) K. Bijev, Inc. Attorney at Law
A Professional Corporation
2100 Tulare St.
Suite 407
Fresno, CA 93721-2111
Phone: 559-264-6585 • Fax: 559-264-6611
We speak English, Spanish, French, Bulgarian, Russian, and Macedonian. We use these languages in our daily practice.
Central California attorney Chris Bijev maintains an international law practice in immigration and international business matters, representing clients throughout the United States and through embassies and consulates abroad. He represents clients in southern, central, and northern California, the Central Valley, and the San Francisco Bay area, including Fresno County, Kings County, Kern County, Stanislaus County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Joaquin Valley County, Los Angeles County, and communities such as Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Merced, Tulare, Visalia, Modesto, Stockton, Hanford, and Lemoore.