Plainfield Deportation Lawyers

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Both legal and illegal immigrants may be subject to deportation for a variety of reasons from Plainfield New Jersey.

Avoiding Deportation from Plainfield New Jersey

Most people are deported or removed after an arrest for an unrelated criminal charge. Being in the United States without authorization can also be sufficient for deportation or removal. If you have been arrested or face deportation under other circumstances from Plainfield NJ, you should read about your rights.

You May Be Deported from Plainfield NJ

Authorities can deport or remove persons on a variety of grounds -- even those who are legally residing in Plainfield, NJ.

Violent felonies and most criminal drug charges can result in deportation or removal. In addition, there are some minor crimes that can lead to deportation removal, such as fraud or theft, because these crimes indicate moral turpitude. However, all is not lost if you have been deported or removed from the United States. In many instances, deportation or removal is contestable.

People who are in the United States for over 7 years or have reasons to seek asylum in the United States may be able to prevent being deported or removed. Some cities and states also have "safe harbor" laws that encourage state and local officials not to report individuals to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless Federal laws specifically compel them to. If you present your case via LegalMatch's intake system, Plainfield NJ Deportation or Removal Lawyers will evaluate your case and propose a legal plan of action.

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Life in Plainfield

Plainfield is known as "the Queen City" and is home to 50,000 Union County residents. The City of Plainfield covers a total of 6 square miles and plays host to a predominantly African-American community. With such a strong school system, it's interesting that less than 35% of the households were married families.

The Barack Obama Green Charter High School, New Jersey's first sustainable High School, is located in Plainfield. The high school is focused on green building and sustainable practices for faculty and students.

Citizens can get around the city with the convenient New Jersey Transit rail stations and bus systems. For travel, Plainfield is located just 25 minutes from the Newark Liberty International Airport.

The Plainfield Symphony was founded in 1919 and performs at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church making it one of the oldest orchestras in the entire United States. It may be surprising to find out that the area was settled by Quakers in 1684 and Plainfield was an incorporated as early as 1869. It was a manufacturing center for chemicals, clothing, vehicle parts, and electronic equipment and was popular among the other New York Metropolitan Area suburbs.

Many of the homes from the extravagantly wealthy still remain there in full glory. The historic district of Plainfield has a number of homes with locally influenced architecture including the former home of New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey who was also a lawyer.

Plainfield lawyers are knowledgeable of local courts and procedures and will likely be able to help you with whatever legal issue you may be facing.

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