Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings
If you or a family member has received a Notice to Appear or is already in removal proceedings, the decisions made in the coming days are critical. The Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner has represented clients in Immigration Court across the United States for over 30 years — from initial Master Calendar hearings through contested merits hearings, bond hearings, and federal appeals.
“Unrepresented respondents in removal proceedings face an immediate disadvantage. Without counsel, bonds get denied, deadlines get missed, and relief options go unidentified until it is too late.”
— Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer
Why Clients Choose This Firm for Deportation Defense
Brian D. Lerner is one of fewer than 200 attorneys in California certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization — a credential that requires passing a rigorous examination and demonstrating extensive, verified experience in immigration court. When your case reaches Immigration Court, that level of preparation matters.
Schedule a Consultation
Consultations are available by phone or video. If you are unsure whether you qualify for relief, we will review your situation, identify your options, and give you a realistic assessment of where your case stands.
An immigration attorney & deportation lawyer can get you Different Forms of Relief in Immigration Court.
The Firm Handles the Full Range of Removal Defense
- Cancellation of Removal for lawful permanent residents and non-LPRs
- Adjustment of Status based on family or employment
- Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Convention Against Torture
- Prosecutorial Discretion and Humanitarian Parole
- Voluntary Departure
- Termination of Proceedings
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal circuit courts
Removal Proceedings Move Quickly
Once a Notice to Appear is filed with the Immigration Court, the clock starts. Master Calendar hearings are often scheduled within weeks, and missing a deadline — or appearing without counsel — can result in an in absentia order of removal that is extremely difficult to reopen. Contact our office as soon as proceedings begin.