Criminal Defense for Immigrants

Criminal Defense for Immigrants and U.S. Citizens in L.A.

Criminal defense attorney Mark A. Davis has practiced criminal law for more than a decade. Representing both immigrants and non-immigrants in the L.A. area and throughout Southern California, we work with those who have been arrested, charged or convicted of a crime. We also handle immigration problems that result in ineligibility to enter the U.S., the loss of a green card or deportation due to a criminal case. 

Contact our office by e-mail or by phone at (626) 440-0477 or toll-free at 1 (866) 4-MAD-LAW now to find out how we can help you.

Offering Strong Representation for Justice

At our firm, Attorney Mark A. Davis provides dedicated criminal defense in a wide variety of California criminal charges. A former deputy district attorney for Riverside County, his experience as a criminal prosecutor gives him a clear understanding of how the prosecution evaluates and prepares cases. Representing U.S. citizens and immigrants alike, he offers experienced criminal defense for:

• Drug crimes
• Sex crimes
• Violent crimes
• Domestic violence
• Firearms offenses
• Fraud-related offenses
• Aggravated felonies

With an understanding of immigration law, Attorney Davis knows what options are available for immigrant criminal defendants. For example, as your defense lawyer, he may be able to negotiate a guilty plea to a similar criminal charge that the prosecutor will accept, but does not ruin your chance to maintain lawful immigration status, or become a United States citizen. He can help you understand all of your options for having your criminal charges reduced or dismissed. If going to trial is your best option, he is an experienced, aggressive trial lawyer who will fight for your rights.

Helping California Criminal Defense Clients Avoid Deportation

Whenever immigrants become involved in the justice system, the stakes are high. Any criminal case can have an impact on admissibility to the United States, work or student visa status, maintaining an existing green card, eligibility for permanent residency or citizenship. The consequences can be much more far-reaching than the criminal penalties — the ultimate effect can be a fundamental disruption of your life and that of your family, even deportation.

It is essential for non-citizens who are accused of crimes to get an attorney who understands these risks. Criminal defense lawyers who do not understand the effects of criminal convictions on immigration status frequently recommend pleading guilty to charges, thinking that they are getting a "good deal" for their clients. Many clients only find out later that their guilty plea has made them ineligible for admission to the U.S., lost them their green card or taken away their chance for United States citizenship.

We May Be Able to Help You Even If You Have Already Been Convicted

If you have already been convicted of a crime, it may not be too late to prevent removal or other negative impact on your immigration status. In some circumstances, Mark A. Davis may be able to file an appeal or a motion to vacate your conviction or guilty plea.

Get M.A.D. Get justice. Don't get deported. Call us now.

El abogado y el equipo entero hablan español | Attorney Mark A. Davis and our entire office staff is fluent in Spanish