{"id":858,"date":"2026-10-28T01:29:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/136-108-18-25.nip.io\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-fort-myers-naples\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T02:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T02:22:32","slug":"removal-defense-fort-myers-naples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/removal-defense\/removal-defense-fort-myers-naples\/","title":{"rendered":"Removal Defense Services | 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-855\" alt=\"An immigration courtroom with a docket board, case binder, and notice to appear on the defense table before a master calendar hearing.\" src=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abogadaadrianagomez.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/an-immigration-courtroom-with-a-docket-board-case-binder-and-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)\">Removal Defense for Immigrants Facing Deportation<\/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, defending people whose deportation cases are pending in immigration court and on appeal. Contact our office to discuss your case.<\/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\">Book a Consultation<\/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\/\">Book a Consultation<\/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<h2>Removal Defense Services<\/h2>\n<p>A removal defense attorney represents a person whose deportation case is pending in immigration court. Removal defense means fighting to stay in the United States inside that court and on appeal. AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on removal defense and related immigration matters. Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/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\">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-of-a-u-s-immigration-and-customs-enforcement-buildi-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a U.S. 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 Removal Defense Covers for Southwest Florida Readers<\/h2>\n<p>Removal defense covers any case where the government asks an immigration judge to remove you from the United States. It applies to people who have received formal notice of a case.<\/p>\n<p>Removal defense is for people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Received a Notice to Appear, the document that starts a removal case<\/li>\n<li>Have a hearing date on the immigration court calendar<\/li>\n<li>Have a removal order and want to seek review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The immigration judge decides removability based only on the evidence produced at the hearing. The judge decides removability based only on the evidence produced at the hearing, so what you file and what you say under oath matter a great deal.<\/p>\n<p>For a respondent charged as deportable, the government must prove removability by clear and convincing evidence; different burdens apply to arriving aliens and to respondents present without admission or parole under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.8\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.8(b)<\/a> and (c). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.8\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.8<\/a> You still carry the burden to show you qualify for any relief you request. When you ask an immigration judge for relief from removal, it is up to you to show both that you qualify for the benefit you are requesting and that the judge should grant it as a matter of discretion (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.8\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.8(d)<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Asylum and Other Relief Raised in Immigration Court<\/h2>\n<p>Asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture can all be raised as defenses inside immigration court. Each asks the judge to let you stay for a different reason.<\/p>\n<p>The judge may decide an asylum claim and a request for withholding of removal together. The judge can do this whether or not asylum is granted. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1208.16\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1208.16<\/a> For a Convention Against Torture claim, the judge first asks whether you are more likely than not to be tortured in the country of removal. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1208.16\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1208.16<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Timing matters. The rules generally bar asylum filings after one year, unless an exception applies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1208.4\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1208.4<\/a> The one-year period runs from your last arrival in the United States, or from April 1, 1997, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<p>Strong cases are built on evidence. That often includes identity documents, records that support your account, and written statements. The judge may also look at State Department reports on country conditions. Which relief fits your case depends on the facts.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Removal Case Moves Through Immigration Court<\/h2>\n<p>A removal case moves step by step, and each step has its own deadline. Here is the usual path.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First hearing.<\/strong> The judge places you under oath and asks whether you admit or deny the allegations and the charge of removability. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.10\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.10<\/a> At the opening of a removal proceeding, the immigration judge places you under oath and reads the factual allegations and the charges in the notice to appear to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing relief.<\/strong> Applications and evidence are filed on the court&#8217;s schedule. Our team tracks each date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Individual hearing.<\/strong> You testify, present evidence, and the judge weighs it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decision.<\/strong> The judge&#8217;s decision may be oral or written. It must include reasons for granting or denying the request. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.12\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.12<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeal.<\/strong> A Notice of Appeal (Form EOIR-26) must be filed with the Board within 10 calendar days of the decision. For certain asylum decisions, the deadline is 30 calendar days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.38\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.38<\/a> Any issue left out of that notice is deemed waived. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.38\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.38<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.19\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.19<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Related Immigration Services Alongside Removal Defense<\/h2>\n<p>Removal defense often overlaps with other immigration filings. The firm reviews your full history before recommending any filing, because one filing can affect another.<\/p>\n<p>The firm also handles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adjustment of status:<\/strong> applying for a green card from inside the United States, where eligible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family petitions:<\/strong> filing petitions for eligible relatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naturalization:<\/strong> preparing citizenship applications for eligible permanent residents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Removal of conditions on a green card:<\/strong> filings for people with conditional residence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waivers:<\/strong> requests for waivers tied to your case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIA appeals:<\/strong> reviewing and filing appeals of immigration judge decisions with the Board of Immigration Appeals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Clients Work With AG Immigration Law P.A.<\/h2>\n<p>AG Immigration Law P.A. focuses on immigration law, with removal defense at the center of its work. The firm serves immigrants across the US and handles the matters listed above.<\/p>\n<p>Our team includes assistants and office staff. They help with scheduling, collecting documents, and tracking deadlines. That support lets the legal work stay organized from the first call to the final filing.<\/p>\n<p>Adriana Gomez is the responsible lawyer for this page. Readers can reach the firm by phone, through the contact form, or on WhatsApp for case updates.<\/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<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>Starting With a Paid Consultation<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is a paid consultation, where the lawyer reviews your papers and talks through your options. The initial meeting is a paid consultation, and the office confirms the fee and payment terms when you schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Bring what you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Notice to Appear or court papers<\/li>\n<li>Hearing notices and any removal order<\/li>\n<li>USCIS notices and receipts<\/li>\n<li>Your passport or other identity documents<\/li>\n<li>A written timeline of key dates, arrivals, and prior filings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the consultation, the lawyer reviews the record, identifies possible relief, and explains next steps and deadlines. No result is promised at that meeting.<\/p>\n<p>You can start in four ways: fill out the contact form at <a href=\"https:\/\/abogadadrianagomez.com\/contact\/\">AG Immigration Law contact page<\/a>, call the office, message on WhatsApp, or book a paid consultation.<\/p>\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\/a-young-woman-in-formal-clothes-with-a-name-tag-carries-fold-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman in formal clothes with a name tag carries folders down stairs in front of a stone building with columns.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Questions Readers Ask Before Calling<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between deportation and removal?<\/h3>\n<p>Immigration court cases are called removal proceedings. They begin with a notice to appear.<\/p>\n<h3>Does a Notice to Appear mean I will be detained?<\/h3>\n<p>Not by itself. Bond is decided separately from the removal case. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1003.19\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1003.19<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Do I need a lawyer at my hearing?<\/h3>\n<p>You may be represented by an attorney or another qualified representative at the hearing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/on\/2026-10-20\/title-8\/section-1240.3\">8 C.F.R. \u00a7 1240.3<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What if I do not attend my immigration court hearing?<\/h3>\n<p>Under federal immigration law, if you do not attend after receiving written notice, the judge must order you removed in absentia when the government establishes by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence that the written notice was provided and that you are removable. That order may be rescinded through a motion to reopen filed within 180 days if you show your absence was due to exceptional circumstances, or at any time if you show you did not receive proper notice or were in federal or state custody and your failure to appear was not your fault. If you were also given oral notice, in your native language or another language you understand, of the hearing&#8217;s time and place and the consequences of not attending, the order can make you ineligible for certain relief for 10 years. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/8\/1229a\">8 U.S.C. \u00a7 1229a<\/a> The law makes an exception for exceptional circumstances.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does a removal case take?<\/h3>\n<p>Timing varies with the court&#8217;s docket and whether you are detained. Talk through your facts with the firm to plan next steps.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I message the firm on WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. WhatsApp is one of the four ways to reach the firm, along with the contact form and phone.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a Notice to Appear or a removal hearing date and need to decide your next step, reach out to AG Immigration Law P.A. Bring your court papers, and tell us the date on your notice.<\/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\">How We Approach Your Removal Defense<\/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\">Defense in Immigration Court<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent you in removal proceedings and work to protect your right to remain in the United States while your case is heard.<\/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\">Careful Review of Your Paperwork<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your notices, filings and immigration history so every option is considered before your next court date.<\/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\">Our team keeps you informed at each stage and answers your questions in plain language.<\/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\">Support for Your Whole Family<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removal cases affect spouses, children and parents. We consider how your case connects to your family&#x27;s immigration matters.<\/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 Wait to Act on Court Papers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have received a Notice to Appear or any other immigration court notice, do not ignore it.<\/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\">Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button 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>\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\">Immigration Matters We Handle Alongside Removal Defense<\/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\">Adjustment of Status<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying for a green card from inside the United States, with attention to how it fits your removal case.<\/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<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filing petitions for eligible spouses, children and other relatives.<\/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\">Waivers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing waiver requests that may be available in certain immigration cases.<\/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\">BIA Appeals<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appealing immigration judge decisions to the Board of Immigration Appeals.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Facing Removal Proceedings? 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