Law Offices of Daniel E. Chavez
407 C Street
Petaluma, CA 94952

Phone: 707-766-0471
Toll Free: 888-432-6097
Fax: 707-775-4539

Petaluma Lawyer: Criminal and Other Waivers to Enter the U.S.A.

Experienced Immigration Representation

For many immigrants, a conviction for a crime or for engaging in fraudulent behavior concerning immigration documents may seem like the end of a dream for attaining a green card and status as a U.S. citizen. However, it may be possible to avoid deportation and continue on the path towards citizenship through the use of waivers. At the Law Offices of Daniel E. Chavez, our Petaluma attorney handles criminal and other waivers that allow immigrants to stay or enter into the U.S.A.

Our attorney, Daniel E. Chavez, is the only lawyer in Sonoma County to be board certified in immigration and nationality law by the state of California. We have helped individuals and families with immigration matters for over 30 years. Contact our California green card attorney online or call 707-766-0471 to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.

Helping With Matters of Extreme Hardship

If deportation would involve a high-level of hardship to a family member living legally in the United States, or if it would put you at risk for harm, you may be eligible for a number of different waivers that will allow you to remain in the country. A hardship may be related to health, educational, and financial considerations. Our Sonoma County immigration lawyer can help you apply for a waiver if you are inadmissible due to:

  • A criminal conviction
  • Overstaying a visa
  • Entering the country illegally
  • Fraudulent misrepresentation on immigration documents
  • Inadmissibility due to health concerns

Whatever your situation may be, our attorney at the Law Offices of Daniel E. Chavez will work side-by-side with you to effectively navigate the waiver process. We can provide skilled removal defense in removal proceedings, and if we are successful in getting a waiver we can work with you on a long-term solution to staying in the country through family-based immigration. You can rely on our knowledge and experience to help you through a stressful situation.

Call for a Consultation With a Sonoma County Attorney Who Handles Criminal Conviction Waivers

If you are concerned about deportation or maintaining your immigrant status, we can help you seek a waiver of admissibility. Contact our Petaluma immigration waiver lawyer online or call 707-766-0471 to schedule a consultation to discuss your situation. Our office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and evenings and weekends upon special request. We are located in historic downtown Petaluma.

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At the Law Offices of Daniel E. Chavez, in Petaluma, we handle immigration matters for individuals throughout the San Francisco Bay area in northern California, including Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Fairfield, Napa, Vallejo, Rohnert Park, Cloverdale, Windsor, Sea Ranch, Glen Ellen, Sonoma, Novato, Healdsburg, Vacaville, Calistoga, Ukiah, Fresno, Modesto, Merced and Sacramento; and in Sonoma County, Lake County, Mendocino County, Shasta County, Humboldt County, Napa County, San Joaquin County and Merced County.