Immigration court representation
Immigration court is unfamiliar and unforgiving. We appear at master calendar and merits hearings, prepare the record, and present the applications for relief that fit your case. Free consultation.
How immigration court works
What happens at an immigration court hearing?
Immigration court proceedings have two main stages: master calendar hearings, where scheduling and pleadings happen and the judge sets deadlines, and an individual merits hearing, where evidence and testimony are presented and the judge decides. Because immigration courts are federal, representation is not limited by state bar licensure. Preparing applications, evidence, and witnesses to the court's deadlines is what shapes the outcome.
What representation includes
- Appearing at master calendar and merits hearings
- Filing applications for relief and supporting evidence
- Preparing testimony and witnesses
- Meeting the court's filing deadlines
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every matter is different and depends on its own facts.
No outcome is promised or guaranteed. Descriptions of process are general and are not a prediction about any specific matter.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a lawyer for immigration court?
- There is no government-appointed lawyer in immigration court, so representation is up to you — and the process, deadlines, and evidence rules are complex. Representation is strongly advisable.
- Can you represent me if you are not licensed in my state?
- Immigration courts are federal, so representation there is not limited by state bar licensure. We coordinate with the court handling your matter.