Domestic Violence

Los Angeles Domestic Violence Lawyer for Immigrants and U.S. Citizens

For many people who are arrested for domestic violence, it was a one-time mistake — something they wish they could take back; something they would never do again. Unfortunately, the government does not care that it was a mistake.

There is heightened scrutiny on domestic violence cases in California, and criminal prosecutors are going to do everything they can to protect victims of domestic violence and put their abusers in prison. The impact of a domestic violence conviction for an immigrant, however, could be loss of your green card, inadmissibility to enter the U.S., or deportation — and the permanent breakup of your family.

The Law Offices of Mark A. Davis represents people — immigrants and non-immigrants — in the L.A. area and throughout Southern California who have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime, and those who are facing ineligibility to enter the U.S., loss of their green cards, or deportation due to a criminal case. Don't get deported. Call us now.

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.

Pasadena Defense Attorney Who Understands Immigration Issues

A domestic violence conviction is the "triple whammy" of criminal convictions for an immigrant because of the three ways the conviction can affect your immigration status. First, domestic violence itself is a category of crime that makes you automatically deportable. Second, it is considered a crime of “moral turpitude,” which could make you ineligible for a visa, green card, or citizenship. Last, if you are sentenced to a year or more in prison for aggravated felony domestic violence — even if the sentence is suspended — the aggravated felony classification could mean automatic deportation.

There are options, however. Criminal defense lawyer Mark A. Davis is a former prosecutor himself and has considerable experience negotiating for reduction, modification, and dismissals of criminal charges. A similar charge that is not in the domestic violence category may not have the same devastating effect on your immigration status, and it may prevent your deportation. If a trial is your best choice, Mark A. Davis is an experienced and effective trial lawyer who will fight for you in court.

If you are convicted, we may still be able to file a motion to vacate your plea bargain or your conviction in order to remove the domestic violence incident from your record.

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

If you have been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of domestic violence and are facing deportation, please contact our office by e-mail or by phone at (626) 440-0477 or toll-free at 1 (866) 4-MAD-LAW to speak with criminal defense lawyer Mark A. Davis.