The Immigrant Defense Project supports immigration attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, post-conviction relief attorneys, and family defense attorneys by:
- Providing individualized analysis, advice and assistance in specific cases. To request assistance on a specific case, please visit our Get Legal Advice page.
- Conducting trainings about the intersection of criminal/family and immigration law
- Supporting litigation that challenges the harsh immigration consequences of criminal convictions and arrests
- Creating written reference materials for criminal defense, immigration, post-conviction relief, and family defense attorneys, listed below.
Reference Materials for 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.
Reference Materials for Immigration Attorneys and Advocates
IDP provides immigration attorneys with a wide variety of resources to guide representation of clients who have had contact with the criminal legal system.
Reference Materials for 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.
Reference Material for 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.