Protecting Your Status After Criminal Charges and Immigration Consequences
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If you’re an immigrant with a criminal record, your legal status in the U.S. could be at serious risk. At Berjis | Myers, PLC, we help Los Angeles clients understand how criminal charges may impact their immigration future and create strategies to protect them from removal or inadmissibility. Our team is experienced in both immigration and criminal law intersections. Don’t wait—contact us now. California’s immigrant communities face heightened scrutiny, and even a minor charge can derail years of legal progress. We collaborate with criminal defense attorneys to minimize immigration fallout from pending or past cases. Our firm prepares detailed mitigation records and hardship arguments to safeguard your right to remain in the country. We empower you with legal clarity and strong advocacy when your future is uncertain. At Berjis | Myers, PLC, we treat your case like it’s our own family’s freedom on the line.

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Why do I need an attorney for Immigration & Criminal Convictions?

Immigrants with criminal convictions face unique and severe consequences, including removal or inadmissibility, even for minor offenses. California’s sanctuary policies do not protect against federal immigration enforcement, making legal strategy essential. We’ve successfully helped clients vacate prior convictions or seek post-conviction relief to preserve their immigration rights. Many do not realize that accepting a plea deal can make them deportable, even if the sentence is light. Our team knows how to navigate both immigration and criminal court systems to protect your future. When your freedom and legal status hang in the balance, you need experienced counsel that understands the stakes.

How We Help With Immigration & Criminal Convictions

Our team defends noncitizens in criminal and immigration court, helping you avoid deportation and protect your legal status.
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Review conviction details and evaluate deportation risk
We evaluate the immigration impact of your criminal record and build a legal strategy to mitigate removal or inadmissibility risks.
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Develop removal defense strategies with criminal defense input
We craft a defense based on constitutional protections, rehabilitation, or hardship to family, depending on the nature of your conviction.
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Coordinate with criminal defense counsel as needed
We collaborate with your criminal defense attorney to ensure any plea or conviction outcome supports your immigration case.

Learn More About Us and Our Firm's Dedicated Service.

Berjis | Myers, PLC is a trusted Los Angeles law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families across California navigate complex personal injury and immigration matters with care, precision, and strength.



Founded by attorneys Robert Myers and Malosack Berjis, our firm is known for taking on powerful insurance companies, government agencies, and negligent parties—because we believe injured clients and immigrant families deserve a relentless legal advocate in their corner. We handle serious personal injury cases ranging from auto and motorcycle accidents to wrongful death and catastrophic injuries, as well as complex immigration issues including removal defense, green cards, naturalization, and waiver applications.


At Berjis | Myers, we don’t just file claims—we fight to rebuild lives. Our team knows firsthand what it means to suffer after a serious accident, and we treat every client like family, not just a case file. Insurance companies know we won’t settle for less than full and fair compensation. Immigration officials know we come prepared, with strong evidence and a powerful story.

When your future, freedom, or recovery is on the line, experience matters—and at Berjis | Myers, PLC, we’re ready to stand with you and win.

Common FAQs from Past Clients

How can a past California criminal conviction impact my eligibility for a green card or other immigration relief?
Even a misdemeanor in California can trigger inadmissibility or deportability in immigration court; our attorneys explore post-conviction relief and waivers to protect your status.
How do Los Angeles criminal court outcomes influence immigration consequences more than in other California regions?
Criminal convictions in Los Angeles often intersect with immigration due to ICE cooperation with local law enforcement and the need for careful plea negotiations that preserve immigration options.
How should you document a past California conviction when seeking immigration relief?
Certified court dispositions, plea transcripts, and expungement orders must be reviewed by your attorney to assess the immigration impact of California criminal convictions.