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Moving Forward With a Ray of Hope

Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea and Reinstatement of TPS Status As we all take a moment to rejoice with the election results, we cannot lose sight that there is much work to be done to control the COVID-19 pandemic and bring back stability to our economy and government. With new leadership focused on… [Read More]

Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants

Criminal Activity Consequences for Legal Permanent Residents and Other Immigrants As we continue the fight against COVID-19 and the gradually return to our regular activities, we would like to remind you that the team of FitzGerald Law Company is accepting again in-person meetings and is available to answer your questions. During times of crisis, such… [Read More]

Are all Attorneys Trial Lawyers?

Are all Attorneys Trial Lawyers? No.  Trial lawyers are those who appear before courts and administrative agencies to represent people, entities or the government.  Most legal matters are managed without the need to appear in court.  As a result, most lawyers are not directly involved in litigation.  This is an important factor to understand when… [Read More]

Immigration Impact of Criminal Charges Even Without a Conviction

Immigration Impact of Criminal Charges Even Without a Conviction Most people understand that a conviction in a criminal case will have a substantial impact on their immigration status, but very few realize that even just a criminal charge may have an impact on an immigrant as significant as if they were convicted. Below are some… [Read More]

Sealing a criminal record and Immigration Applications

Sealing a Criminal Record and Immigration Applications A question we are asked often in our criminal defense and immigration law practice is whether or not a criminal record can be sealed. A “Criminal Record” is usually connected with a criminal charge that is filed in a court. Most states keep a list of all criminal… [Read More]

Vacating a Criminal Conviction to get the Green Card

Dear friends: The past newsletter talked about how a criminal charge can have a serious impact in your immigration case and how here, in Massachusetts, a criminal conviction may be vacated, which would give you another chance to obtain legal immigration status in he U.S.

Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction in Massachusetts

Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction in Massachusetts While  a Motion to Reopen an immigration case, may provide a person with a second chance at obtaining legal status in the U.S., so too can a Motion to Vacate a criminal conviction. Criminal cases have a serious impact for all immigrants. A criminal conviction can result… [Read More]