{"id":567,"date":"2026-10-27T07:12:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T07:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/136-108-18-25.nip.io\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-broward-county\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T22:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T22:21:26","slug":"removal-defense-broward-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-broward-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Deportation Defense Lawyers | AG Immigration Law P.A."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-564\" alt=\"An immigration court hearing room with a docket board, a case binder on the defense table, and an empty witness chair.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-docket-board-a-case-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-docket-board-a-case-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-docket-board-a-case-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-docket-board-a-case-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-docket-board-a-case-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-court-hearing-room-with-a-docket-board-a-case-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Removal Defense | Florida, Texas &amp; New York<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Deportation Defense Lawyers Focused on Protecting Your Future<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.632), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense and related immigration matters, including immigration court hearings and BIA appeals. Contact our office to discuss your situation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Adriana Gomez \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Deportation Defense Lawyer in Florida | AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a Notice to Appear or a hearing before an immigration judge, you need a plan before your next court date. Deportation defense means contesting the government&#8217;s request to remove you and pursuing any relief you may qualify for. AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense for immigrants across Florida.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a Notice to Appear or a court date is already on your calendar, contact our team now and book a paid consultation before your next hearing. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/exterior-view-of-a-us-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-bu-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior view of a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement building with a flag and signage.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Deportation Defense Means for Broward County Residents<\/h2>\n<p>Deportation defense is the work of fighting a removal case in immigration court. The government asks an immigration judge to order a person removed, and defense means answering that request with evidence, filings, and applications for relief. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229a\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229a<\/a> governs removal proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>This work fits people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Received a Notice to Appear, the charging document that starts removal proceedings<\/li>\n<li>Have a master or merits hearing on the calendar<\/li>\n<li>Are detained or were released on bond<\/li>\n<li>Face removal after a criminal arrest, conviction, or immigration violation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense. The firm also handles adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals. Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team, including the firm&#8217;s lawyers and support staff, works on removal matters together. For the full practice overview, see <a href=\"\/resources\/removal-defense\/\">removal defense services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Representation Covers in Immigration Court<\/h2>\n<p>Representation covers every filing and hearing from the Notice to Appear through the final decision. That work includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the Notice to Appear and the charges listed in it<\/li>\n<li>Filing an entry of appearance on Form EOIR-28, which makes the lawyer the practitioner of record in immigration court (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.17\">8 CFR 1003.17<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Preparing applications for relief and gathering supporting evidence<\/li>\n<li>Preparing witnesses and presenting evidence at hearings<\/li>\n<li>Filing bond requests when detention is at issue<\/li>\n<li>Filing a motion to reopen when new facts come to light<\/li>\n<li>Preparing a Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common relief includes cancellation of removal and asylum. Under the statute, a person who is physically present in the United States may apply for asylum, subject to its conditions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1158\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1158<\/a>). For cancellation of removal, the continuous residence period ends when a Notice to Appear is served, with a limited exception. Which relief fits depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<p>Appeals start with a Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26) filed directly with the BIA, within the time set in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.38\">8 CFR 1003.38<\/a>. The notice must state the reasons for the appeal and name the findings or legal conclusions being challenged (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.3\">8 CFR 1003.3<\/a>). When no transcript is needed, briefs are due from both sides within 20 days after the Board sets the schedule, and no later than 35 days after the appeal was filed.<\/p>\n<h2>Criminal Grounds That Can Lead to Removal Proceedings<\/h2>\n<p>Certain criminal convictions can make a noncitizen deportable, and the immigration result can differ from the criminal sentence. The statute lists specific grounds. A person can be deportable after admission for a conviction of a crime of domestic violence, stalking, or child abuse, child neglect, or child abandonment.<\/p>\n<p>The same section covers violations of certain protection orders. A person can be deportable if a court finds that they violated the part of the order that protects against credible threats of violence, repeated harassment, or bodily injury.<\/p>\n<p>Minor offenses and traffic citations can still appear in an immigration review. Whether a charge matters turns on how the statute classifies it and what the record shows. Timing matters too. Certain offenses can end a continuous residence period, so the date of an offense can affect eligibility. Review the full criminal record before any plea or immigration filing.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works: From First Call to Final Decision<\/h2>\n<p>A removal case moves through a set of stages. These run from the Notice to Appear through hearings, relief filings, the judge&#8217;s decision, and any appeal.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contact the office.<\/strong> Use the contact form, call the office, or message on WhatsApp. Share the Notice to Appear and the next hearing date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book a paid consultation.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews your documents, discusses your options, and helps you decide whether to hire the firm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>File the appearance.<\/strong> Once you hire the firm, the lawyer files Form EOIR-28 and starts collecting records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare each hearing.<\/strong> Filings, evidence, and witness statements go to the court on a set schedule.<\/li>\n<li>If the judge decides that you are removable and orders you removed, the judge must inform you of the right to appeal that decision.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing rules matter early. The first hearing cannot be set sooner than 10 days after the Notice to Appear is served, unless you ask for an earlier date in writing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229<\/a>). You must also give the government a written address and phone number right away.<\/p>\n<p>Missing a hearing carries serious risk. If you do not attend a hearing after written notice has been provided to you or your counsel of record, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229a\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229a(b)(5)<\/a> provides that you shall be ordered removed in absentia if DHS establishes by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence that the notice was provided and that you are removable. Under the statute, that order can be rescinded through a motion to reopen filed within 180 days after the date of the order if you demonstrate that you missed the hearing because of exceptional circumstances, or through a motion to reopen filed at any time if you demonstrate that you did not receive notice as the law requires, or that you were in federal or state custody and your absence was through no fault of your own.<\/p>\n<p>No one can predict how long a case will take. Court calendars and case complexity vary.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. concentrates its work in removal defense and the related immigration matters listed above. That focus shapes how the firm approaches each case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clear focus.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s work centers on the filings and hearings that removal cases require.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Named responsibility.<\/strong> Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers and support staff handle intake, filings, and hearing preparation together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rule-based explanations.<\/strong> Each stage in this guide ties to the rule that governs it, so you can see the timeline for yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Honest limits.<\/strong> Each case turns on its own facts and record. No result can be promised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Deportation Defense in Broward County<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer for immigration court?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may represent yourself. A qualified attorney or other representative may represent you at the hearing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.3\">8 CFR 1240.3<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to the first meeting?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring your Notice to Appear, any hearing notices, passports or identity documents, criminal court records and sentencing papers, and any immigration filings you received.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a removal case be reopened?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A motion to reopen must state the new facts and include affidavits or other evidence. It will not be granted unless the immigration judge is satisfied that the evidence is material and was not available and could not have been discovered or presented at the earlier hearing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.23\">8 CFR 1003.23<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much does representation cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consultations are paid. Any fee or cost you may owe, including filing fees, is disclosed before you book a consultation or hire the firm.<\/p><p>To find someone held in ICE detention, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/locator.ice.gov\/odls\/\">ICE Online Detainee Locator System<\/a>.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-young-woman-in-formal-attire-holding-folders-descends-ston-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman in formal attire holding folders descends stone steps past a columned building.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to a Deportation Defense Lawyer Before Your Next Hearing<\/h2>\n<p>If a Notice to Appear is in your hands and a court date is on the calendar, you should act now. Contact AG Immigration Law P.A. today through the <a href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>, by phone, or by WhatsApp. Bring your hearing date and documents, and book a paid consultation before your next court date.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>General immigration information only; does not create an attorney-client relationship or legal representation before USCIS\/DHS. Practice exclusively limited to federal immigration law. Licensed in Florida. AG Immigration Law P.A. | Office: Weston, FL<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Clients Work With AG Immigration Law<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused Removal Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice concentrates on defending immigrants facing removal proceedings and on the immigration matters that often arise alongside them.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Range of Immigration Filings<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle adjustment of status, family petitions, naturalization, removal of conditions on green cards, waivers, and BIA appeals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible Attorney: Adriana Gomez<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adriana Gomez is the responsible attorney for this page, supported by our team of assistants and office staff.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain each step of your case in plain language so you know what to expect at every stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Do Not Ignore Immigration Court Papers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have received a Notice to Appear or any notice of an immigration hearing, contact our office promptly. Missing a court date can have serious consequences for your case.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+19546413445\">Call or Message Us Today<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">Call or Message Us Today<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Can Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removal Defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representation in immigration court proceedings, from the first master calendar hearing through final decisions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Petitions and Green Cards<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance on family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and removal of conditions on green cards.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Naturalization<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Help preparing and filing your application for U.S. citizenship and getting ready for your interview.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px 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