Criminal or Immigration lawyer

Kw89 posted 10 years ago

Hi I'm looking to apply for my first time waiver ( I was convicted of a drug trafficking charge). I have a simple question, I understand it's easier to apply yourself but Id like to use a lawyer for the first time would it make sense to use a criminal lawyer or immigration lawyer? I'm having trouble finding one in my city that list the waiver as a service they provide(waterloo,Ontario). Also if anyone has used a lawyer and doesn't mind answering how much they spent to use their services?

Thank you

Frank Jr. (trusted member) Trusted 10 years ago

If you feel you need the services of a lawyer you probably should use an immigration attorney, as they would have the background knowledge where it pertains to U.S. immigration law.

Personally, though, I would also recommend talking to the John Howard Society (the Kitchener office in your case) as they are continuously updated and attuned to helping people through waivers and record suspensions on a fairly regular basis.

Kw89 10 years ago

Thank you!

Frank Jr. (trusted member) Trusted 10 years ago

And if you run into something more complicated, here is an excellent resource maintained by a Buffalo-area immigration attorney as well.

In fact, I have used some of the resources there to help with the finer points of preparing my own waiver application.

http://www.borderimmigrationlawyer.com

Sarah E. Murphy, Esq.

Use the right hand column to navigate the links to Inadmissibility and waivers.

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