Reference Materials for Attorneys
The Immigrant Defense Project supports immigration attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, family defense attorneys and post-conviction relief attorneys by:
- Providing individualized analysis, advice and assistance in specific cases
- Conducting trainings about the intersection of criminal/family and immigration law
- Supporting on litigation that challenges the harsh immigration consequences of criminal convictions and arrests
- Creating written reference materials for attorneys
To request assistance on a specific case, please visit our Get Legal Advice page.
More information about our litigation work and trainings can be found on our Litigation and Attorney Trainings pages.
Below you can find IDP’s written reference materials for attorneys
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Criminal Defense Attorneys are an important line of defense for immigrants facing criminal convictions. IDP has created resources to guide you through everything from the first intake to the latest developments in legal analysis and enforcement.
Immigration Attorneys
IDP provides immigration attorneys with a wide variety of resources to guide representation of clients who have had contact with the criminal legal system.
Post-Conviction Relief Attorneys
IDP is committed to ensuring that Padilla v. Kentucky is interpreted fairly and provides resources to attorneys seeking post-conviction relief for their clients to ensure that immigrants receive the full benefit of their Sixth Amendment rights.
Family Court Attorneys
Family Court contacts can lead directly to negative immigration consequences for immigrant parents and Family Court defense attorneys have an important responsibility to incorporate immigration concerns into their representation.