Choosing the Right Attorney for Your Needs
Non citizens who have been charged with crimes — just like citizens who have been charged with crimes — have the option of choosing to be represented by a public defender.
To ensure you receive the best possible defense and also preserve your immigration status and avoid deportation, you should choose a seasoned criminal defense lawyer with years of criminal defense experience in representing immigrants.
At the Law Offices of Anthony J. Pullara in Los Angeles, California, we provide skilled criminal defense services to immigrants. Attorney Anthony Pullara uses more than 18 years of experience to strategically achieve the best results in these complex matters.
Attorney Anthony Pullara has extensive knowledge of the methods for successfully negotiating with prosecutors, so the criminal offense is "immigration neutral" and does not lead to deportation or denial of naturalization.
Mr. Pullara has succeeded in having charges dropped or reduced and, if necessary, having clients found not guilty at trial.
- Domestic violence: Domestic violence has particular immigration consequences. Certain strategies can be used to mitigate these consequences. Anyone who is undocumented and taken into custody is subject to an immigration hold, so talking with a criminal defense attorney who knows immigration law is critical to your case.
- Drug crimes: We handle the defense of drug crimes, including drug sales, trafficking, distribution, possession and possession with intent to distribute. We handle cases involving controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines (meth) and heroin.
- Crimes of violence: If you have been charged with a violent crime, it is crucial that the sentence imposed or suspended is less than 365 days. If the sentence is more than 365 days, it is considered to be an aggravated felony for immigration purposes, and you will be subject to mandatory deportation, barred from becoming a U.S. citizen and denied re-entry to the U.S. We handle the defense of violent crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, attempted murder and others.
- Theft crimes: We have experience in the defense of theft related charges. For immigration purposes, it is important to avoid a sentence greater that 365 days in custody for the theft of property. The theft of labor can be immigration neutral. Also, if the theft involves fraud or embezzlement, then it is necessary to avoid a finding that the loss to the victim exceeded $10,000 or else the conviction will be treated as an aggravated felony for immigration purposes.
Contact Us
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Pullara offers free initial consultations with our experienced attorney. We also welcome inquiries from immigration attorneys with clients facing criminal charges. To schedule your consultation, call our law firm at 213-784-4504 or contact us online.
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Our Location
Law Offices of Anthony J. Pullara
633 West 5th Street, Suite 2800
Los Angeles
CA
90071
Phone: 213-784-4504
Los Angeles Law Office
