Deportation Defense Attorney

Facing Deportation? Fight Back.

Attorney Ahmad Yakzan defends against removal in immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal circuit courts across the country. If you or a family member face deportation, every hour matters.

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Removal Proceedings Are One of the Most Serious Things an Immigrant Can Face

A Notice to Appear in immigration court means the government has started the process to remove you from the United States. If you have a criminal conviction — even a minor one — your situation becomes significantly more complex. And if ICE has detained you or a loved one, the clock is already running.

Many people assume there is nothing they can do once the process has started. That is not true. There are legal strategies that can stop, delay, or ultimately cancel removal — but they require an attorney who understands both immigration law and how criminal convictions interact with it.

At American Dream Law Office, Attorney Ahmad Yakzan handles the full spectrum of removal defense: from bond hearings and immigration court to the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal circuit courts. He personally oversees every deportation case.

Situations We Handle

  • Received a Notice to Appear (NTA)
  • Detained by ICE — need a bond hearing
  • Criminal conviction triggered removal proceedings
  • Aggravated felony charge affecting status
  • Prior removal order — need to reopen
  • Illegal reentry charge after prior removal
  • Lost in immigration court — need to appeal
  • USCIS denied application and issued NTA
  • Asylum denied — deportation scheduled
  • Green card revoked due to criminal record

Every Deportation Case Is Different. Find Your Defense Below.

Attorney Yakzan analyzes every available defense strategy based on your specific circumstances — your immigration history, criminal record, family ties, and the government's case against you.

Cancellation of Removal

For LPRs with 7+ years of continuous residence or undocumented individuals with 10+ years and U.S. citizen family members who would suffer exceptional hardship.

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Crimmigration Defense

Criminal convictions can trigger deportation. We analyze your record for immigration consequences, advise on pleas, and pursue post-conviction relief to vacate convictions when possible.

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Immigration Bonds & Detention

If ICE has detained you or a family member, we file for a bond hearing before an immigration judge to secure release while your case is pending.

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BIA Appeals

Lost in immigration court? The Board of Immigration Appeals is your next step. We prepare thorough appellate briefs to challenge the judge's decision.

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Federal Court Appeals

When the BIA denies relief, the U.S. Circuit Courts provide another avenue. Ahmad is admitted in M.D. Fla., N.D. Fla., S.D. Fla., D.D.C., and W.D. Tex.

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Habeas Corpus & Mandamus

When the government unlawfully detains someone or unreasonably delays a decision, federal courts can compel action through habeas corpus or mandamus petitions.

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Motions to Reopen

A final removal order can sometimes be reopened if there is new evidence, changed country conditions, or your prior attorney provided ineffective assistance. Time limits apply.

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Asylum & Withholding

Defensive asylum claims, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection for those in removal proceedings who face persecution in their home country.

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Waivers & Post-Conviction Relief

§212(h) waivers for criminal inadmissibility and post-conviction relief to vacate guilty pleas entered without proper immigration advisal.

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What Happens After You Contact Us

Emergency Assessment

We review your immigration history, criminal record (if any), and the government's allegations to identify every available defense.

Bond Hearing (If Detained)

If you or a family member is detained, we file a bond motion immediately and push for a hearing before an immigration judge.

Immigration Court Defense

We appear at every hearing, file all motions, and present your case — whether it involves cancellation, asylum, waivers, or a legal challenge to removal.

Appeal If Necessary

If the immigration judge rules against you, we evaluate BIA and federal circuit court appellate options immediately.

Deportation Defense Questions

A final removal order can sometimes be reopened through a Motion to Reopen or Motion to Reconsider. If there is new evidence, changed country conditions, or your prior attorney provided ineffective assistance, you may have grounds. Time limits apply — contact us immediately.
Yes. A green card is not permanent protection if you have certain criminal convictions or violated the terms of your status. However, lawful permanent residents often have more defenses available — including cancellation of removal and criminal waivers.
Crimmigration is the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. Certain criminal convictions — including drug offenses, crimes involving moral turpitude, and aggravated felonies — can trigger deportation. A crimmigration attorney analyzes how criminal charges affect immigration status and pursues relief.
Yes. Immigration court is a federal system, so Attorney Ahmad Yakzan can represent clients in immigration courts nationwide. He is also admitted in the M.D. Fla., N.D. Fla., S.D. Fla., D.D.C., and W.D. Tex. for federal court litigation.
Call us at 888-445-7244. The first steps are locating your family member through the ICE detainee locator and filing for a bond hearing. Many detained individuals can be released on bond while their case is pending — but effective representation at the bond hearing is critical.
Immigration court backlogs mean cases can take 1 to 5 years at the trial level. Appeals add additional time. While frustrating, this often works in your favor — it gives us time to build the strongest possible case and pursue parallel relief options.

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Don't Face Deportation Alone

Attorney Ahmad Yakzan has defended clients in immigration court, the BIA, and federal courts across the country. Schedule a case review to discuss your defense options.

Schedule a Case Review 888-445-7244

Se habla español · Arabic support available · Serving clients nationwide