deportation / removal defense

Fighting Deportation Actions Nationwide

Deportation proceedings place everything at risk — family, livelihood, and the right to remain in the United States.

Cofman & Bolourtchi represents individuals in removal proceedings before immigration courts, including cases involving detention, prior convictions, and prior immigration violations. These matters require careful preparation, a clear understanding of procedural and discretionary relief, and the ability to identify viable paths forward under pressure.

Even lawful permanent residents can find themselves in removal proceedings based on a single incident or misstep. Effective defense depends not on fear, but on strategy, timing, and judgment.

WAIVERS & RELIEF FROM REMOVAL

In certain cases, relief from removal or inadmissibility may be available through waivers provided under immigration law.

Cofman & Bolourtchi evaluates eligibility for relief carefully, including:

• Waivers related to removability

• Waivers of inadmissibility

• Discretionary relief available through immigration courts

Every waiver request turns on specific facts, procedural posture, and the ability to present a legally sound and compelling case. These matters demand precision and experience — not assumptions about eligibility.

FAMILY IMMIGRATION, citizenship and naturalization

Guiding Families Through Immigration and Naturalization in Missouri

Family-based immigration and naturalization matters often appear straightforward. In practice, they require judgment about how prior history, documentation, and timing affect long-term status.

Cofman & Bolourtchi represents individuals and families seeking lawful permanent residence and U.S. citizenship, including through family-based petitions and naturalization applications. Prior entries, criminal history, or earlier filings can introduce risk even in otherwise routine cases.

For decades, we have guided families through the immigration process with careful preparation and an understanding of how family-based decisions intersect with enforcement realities.

criminal defense of foreign nationals

Criminal charges carry serious consequences for anyone. For non-citizens, those consequences often extend well beyond the criminal court.

Plea decisions, sentencing outcomes, and procedural choices can permanently affect immigration status, sometimes triggering detention or removal years later. Criminal defense that fails to account for immigration consequences can do irreversible harm.

Cofman & Bolourtchi represents foreign nationals charged with criminal offenses with an integrated understanding of criminal law and immigration law. Our work includes advising on immigration consequences, coordinating defense strategy, and pursuing post-conviction relief when appropriate.

Raymond R. Bolourtchi is a nationally recognized authority on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and is frequently consulted by attorneys navigating these issues.

detention and ice custody

Protecting Your Rights When No One Else Can

When an individual is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), timing, preparation, and legal strategy become critical.

Cofman & Bolourtchi represents individuals in ICE custody, including those facing bond hearings, removal proceedings, and expedited enforcement actions. Detention cases require swift assessment of options and disciplined advocacy at every stage.

These matters are handled with urgency, care, and an understanding of the procedural realities of detention.

fEDERAL IMMIGRATION LITIGATION

When administrative remedies fail or government action must be challenged, federal court may be the only available path.

Cofman & Bolourtchi handles immigration matters in federal court, including challenges to agency decisions and enforcement actions. Federal immigration litigation requires a deep command of immigration law, procedure, and constitutional principles — and is pursued when the stakes demand it.

If you are facing an immigration matter involving family unity, criminal exposure, detention, or enforcement action, the next decision matters.

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