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Immigration court and detention
Removal defense for people facing immigration court, detention, or a prior order.
Quick answer
The Law Offices of Pejman Behkar, APC represents people in removal proceedings and related detention, bond, motion, and appeal matters. The first step is to identify the court posture, deadlines, immigration history, and possible forms of relief before choosing a strategy. If a hearing, filing deadline, arrest, or detention is involved, prompt case-specific review is important.
Important: Court notices—not website summaries or online case tools—are the official source for hearing dates and filing requirements.
Who this service is for
Consider a case review if any of these situations apply.
You received a Notice to Appear or an immigration-court hearing notice.
A family member is in ICE custody or may need a bond assessment.
You missed a hearing or have an existing removal order.
USCIS denied or referred a matter and court proceedings may follow.
You need to evaluate a motion, appeal, waiver, or protection-based defense.
How the firm approaches the matter
Start with the record. Then choose the legal path.
These are general considerations, not a conclusion about any person's eligibility or likely outcome.
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What removal-defense representation may involve
Representation depends on the record and procedural stage. It may include reviewing the charging document and court file, identifying deadlines, appearing in Immigration Court, preparing applications and evidence, examining witnesses, briefing legal issues, and evaluating post-decision options.
Master calendar and individual hearings
Detention and immigration-bond matters
Asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protection
Adjustment, waivers, cancellation, or other relief when legally available
Motions to reopen, reconsider, terminate, or address an in-absentia order
Board of Immigration Appeals and appropriate federal-court review
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Why the complete immigration history matters
The same goal can require a different strategy depending on entries and exits, prior applications, criminal history, family relationships, past orders, alleged fraud or misrepresentation, and the evidence available. A responsible assessment starts with the record rather than assuming one defense fits every case.
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Detained cases and bond questions
A detention matter can move quickly. Counsel may need the person’s A-number, current facility, charging documents, criminal records, immigration history, family and community ties, and information relevant to custody or relief. Bond eligibility and strategy are case-specific, and not every detained person is eligible for release on bond.
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Immigration detention and habeas corpus review
A habeas corpus petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 asks a federal court to review whether a person's detention is lawful. In an immigration matter, this concerns custody; a challenge to a final removal order generally follows a different review process. Whether habeas relief is available depends on the custody history, procedural posture and governing law. Filing a petition does not guarantee release or a particular timeline.
If someone you know is detained by ICE, call 424-421-5552 to arrange an attorney consultation. Have the detention facility name, custody timeline and available notices ready. Ask the office for secure document-submission instructions. Keep A-numbers and private case details out of public comments and social messages.
Need a consultation on short notice? Review our same-day consultation information and call 424-421-5552 to check availability before paying.
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Fees and scope
A consultation fee is published on this website. Representation fees depend on the procedural stage, hearing schedule, applications, evidence, custody status, and whether motions or appeals are required. The written engagement agreement identifies what is included; no representation begins from a website visit or consultation alone.
Prepare for a focused consultation
Bring the documents and timeline that reveal the whole case.
Do not delay an urgent consultation merely because a record is unavailable. Tell the office what exists and what is missing.
Every hearing notice, Notice to Appear, order, decision, and deadline
A-number and EOIR case information, if available
Prior immigration applications, receipts, approvals, denials, and travel history
Criminal-court records, even if a charge was dismissed or expunged
A concise timeline of entries, exits, applications, arrests, and court events
Information about close relatives, residence, work, medical needs, and community ties
If a family member was just detained by ICE in Los Angeles
Find where the person is held using the ICE Online Detainee Locator (locator.ice.gov) with the A-number, or full name plus country and date of birth; a new arrest may take hours to appear.
Do not let the person sign anything — especially a stipulated removal or voluntary departure form — before speaking with a lawyer.
Gather the file: prior applications, removal orders, criminal records, hearing notices and entry history.
Ask about bond early — whether a bond hearing is possible depends on how the person entered and on their record, and it is the first legal question to answer.
Call, text or WhatsApp 424-421-5552 and say 'detained' so the office prioritizes the matter; same-day consultations are often available.
Questions people ask before calling
Direct answers, without assumptions about your case.
What should I do after receiving a Notice to Appear?
Keep the complete notice, confirm the court listed on official documents, track every hearing date, and obtain a case-specific legal review. Do not rely only on a search result or an unofficial reminder for a court deadline.
Can I check my immigration-court case online?
EOIR provides an Automated Case Information system for basic information about certain cases, but not every case or detail appears there. EOIR states that court documents are the official source and that bond-hearing information may require contacting the court.
Can a missed hearing or removal order be reopened?
Sometimes, but the legal grounds, timing rules, notice history, evidence, and prior proceedings matter. A motion is not automatically granted, so the record should be reviewed before a filing is chosen.
How much does removal defense cost?
There is no single responsible price for every removal case. Fees can change with custody status, the number and type of hearings, applications for relief, expert or document needs, motions, and appeals. The firm explains the proposed scope and fee in a written agreement before representation begins.
Does hiring a lawyer guarantee that I can remain in the United States?
No. Immigration judges, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts decide matters under the law and the record. Counsel can assess options, prepare evidence, meet procedural requirements, and advocate for the client, but cannot guarantee an outcome.
Do you take detained cases at Adelanto?
Yes. The firm represents detained clients, including before the Adelanto Immigration Court, and requests bond hearings where the law allows one.
Official resources
Verify general process information at the source.
Government pages can explain general procedures, but they do not replace advice based on a complete record.
Choose the right consultation before sending sensitive information.
The firm's published consultation options explain the duration, fee, and subject matter. Request a callback without placing detailed case facts in a website URL or analytics.
