Modesto Deportation Lawyers

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Legal and illegal immigrants in the United States can be deported or removed for a variety of circumstances from Modesto California.

Understanding How to Prevent Deportation from Modesto California

A growing trend is that people are being deported or removed after an arrest or conviction from a criminal charge not related to their citizenship status. Many times, people are also deported or removed for merely being in the United States illegally. If you are facing deportation from Modesto CA, it would be recommended to learn about your legal rights.

Legal Immigrants May Get Deported from Modesto CA

Legal and illegal immigrants alike face possible deportation for particular felonies in Modesto, CA.

Violent felonies and most drug charges can be grounds for deportation or removal. Misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude, such as theft or fraud, also may be grounds for deportation or removal. Contesting deportation or removal is feasible.

Immigrants may seek the protection of "safe harbor" laws that suggest state and local officials to not report individuals to the U.S government unless compelled by federal law. Immigrants who have resided in the U.S. over 7 years may also be able to seek asylum. Present your case today and Modesto CA Deportation or Removal Lawyers will review your case and propose a legal plan of action.

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Life in Modesto

Modesto is a city in Stanislaus County, California. As of 2009, it has a population 211,000, making it the 17th most populous city in California.

Modesto was founded in 1870, as a stop along the new railroad that connected Los Angeles and Sacramento. Modesto's economy is based almost entirely around agriculture, and the other industries that support the agricultural industry. During World War II, Modesto, California was a major source of food for the war effort.

Unfortunately, Modesto is burdened with a high crime rate, and a struggling economy with chronic unemployment well above the national average. However, Forbes Magazine has ranked it fairly highly in its "best bang for your buck" ratings, suggesting that Modesto's real estate market is an excellent destination for bargain-hunters. During the 2000s, the downtown area of Modesto was revitalized and modernized, with significant additions made to the Gallo Center for The Arts, as well as many other improvements.

If you live in Modesto, California and need an attorney, you're in luck. Modesto, California lawyers can handle just about any type of legal problem they're presented with.

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