Immigration & Crimmigration Defense

At KCW Law, we are deeply committed to protecting your future and keeping your family together. Our immigration practice is rooted in compassion, legal excellence, and a firm belief in justice for all. We represent individuals and families in a variety of immigration matters, with a special focus on cases involving criminal charges and immigration consequences—commonly referred to as crimmigration.

Family-Based Immigration Petitions

We help U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents bring their loved ones to the United States through family-based petitions. Whether you are petitioning for a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, we guide you through every step of the process—from the initial petition to adjustment of status or consular processing—ensuring that every detail is handled with care.

U-Visa

We proudly represent survivors of crimes and human trafficking in their applications for humanitarian relief:

  • U-Visa: Available to victims of certain crimes who have suffered substantial physical or emotional abuse and are helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime.

Asylum & Protection from Persecution

We represent individuals who fear returning to their home countries due to persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Asylum cases are complex and time-sensitive, and we provide thorough, strategic representation to help you build the strongest case for protection under U.S. immigration law.

Crimmigration & Padilla Advisements

Crimmigration is where criminal and immigration law intersect—and it's an area where your future can change dramatically with one wrong move. A conviction in criminal court can lead to deportation, detention, or the loss of immigration benefits. That’s why it’s critical to work with an attorney who understands both systems.

We offer Padilla advisements to attorneys and clients navigating criminal charges. Under Padilla v. Kentucky, non-citizens have a constitutional right to be advised of the immigration consequences of a criminal plea. We analyze charges, proposed plea deals, and sentencing outcomes to help mitigate or avoid immigration consequences.

We regularly collaborate with defense attorneys throughout California—especially those on indigent defense panels—to craft immigration-safe plea agreements and to serve as expert witnesses or consultants in complex cases.

T-VISA

T-Visa: For survivors of human trafficking who have been forced into labor or commercial sex acts and are willing to assist law enforcement efforts.

Our trauma-informed approach ensures that your story is treated with the dignity and sensitivity it deserves.