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I have been a practicing trial lawyer for twenty-five years now. I have chosen to limit my practice, almost exclusively, to criminal and immigration related matters. Many of my clients are long term lawful permanent residents who are trying to avoid deportation-removal due to a criminal conviction. I also defend many non-citizens facing criminal charges in the New York State Courts in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties.
Because I am well versed in immigration law, I can advise my client of the direct immigration consequences of a proposed plea bargain. It is also important for them to know when they will need to go to trial if they wish to try to avoid being deported. Unfortunately, non-citizens often plead guilty without fully understanding how their guilty plea will impact them, for example, not only can certain convictions result in deportation-removal, but the conviction may also subject the person to indefinite immigration detention while their proceedings are pending. I frequently lecture on this area of the law at continuing legal education seminars, and other lawyers routinely contact me to discuss strategies for handling these difficult types of cases.
While most of my cases involve defense at the trial level, before the U.S. Immigration Courts, and New York State Criminal Courts, I also handle appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, petitions for review before the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, and Federal habeas corpus proceedings - all related to deportation-removal issues. Some of the cases I have litigated have resulted in favorable decisions which have not only helped my clients, but have also benefited other, similarly situated, individuals.
Sometimes the only way a long term resident of the U.S. can avoid deportation-removal, is to vacate or reopen the underlying conviction which has caused them to be placed in proceedings. We have been able to do this for many of our clients, especially in cases where the client pled guilty to a charge without having been told by their attorney that their guilty plea would render them deportable-removable.
I am proud to say that I was active in the Central American human rights movement during the 1980's and early 1990's, and during that time I did volunteer work with one of the leading human rights groups in El Salvador. As a result of that work, I learned Spanish, and today many of my clients are from that part of the world. The best part of the work I do is helping people through difficult times, finding them a "second chance", and keeping families together.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1986
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Posted by Wendy | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
So Grateful !!!!!!!
I hired Mr. Terezakis in 2017 after my husband received a warrant to be detained. I remember calling their office so frantic and scared. Fabiola was able to help me locate which detention center he was taken to. George was able to get my husband released on bail and through their efforts my husban...
Posted by Angela | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best Law Firm for tough and hopeless cases !!!
We hired Mr. Terezakis in 2016 when my husband at the time boyfriend was arrested by ICE while on probation after being convicted of defrauding the US government (an aggravated federal conviction) in 2012. At the time of the criminal case arrest my husband had only been a resident for nearly 2 years ...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Incredible Attorney, Honest Professional & Caring
My deportation case was an extremely difficult one, where I was convicted of an aggravated felony when I was a teenager. I served a couple of years for my crime, was rehabilitated and became a successful, productive member of society. 25 years later after traveling abroad I was placed in deportation ...
Posted by Blanca | August 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Law Firm
I came across this law firm a couple of years ago when I was in a time crunch to fix my husband immigration status. Years later the law firm not only helped my husband with his journey to citizenship but also my parents. I have to say they are a great law firm with great knowledge that will direct yo...
Posted by Ariel | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Lawyer
After ten years of being in removal proceeding for a marijuana charge i got when i was 19 and dealing with lawyers who did not help and only took money i had almost given up hope on becoming an American. but i decided to give it another shot and thank god i did. I came across the Terezakis law firm o...
"George and I have discussed immigration removal cases. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. He is also a very good teacher to other lawyers as he and I have presented together. An excellent colleague and a serious, smart lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. George has been a lawyer that so many other lawyers have gone to for advice for their clients. His knowledge and compassion is well regarded."
"I endorse this lawyer. In both immigration and criminal law, George is prepared, thorough and a strong advocate. His advice is sound and should be followed as he is a go to attorney for attorney's who need advice on cases."
"George is one of the finest practitioners of immigration and criminal law in the county. His commitment to his clients and justice as a whole is inspiring to say the least."
"I know George over the course of 5 years. He is well respected in the legal community and is extremely knowledgable on issues of criminal law and immigration."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known George for more than fifteen years and know him to be intelligent, capable and well informed. I have heard him lecture our Bar Association on Immigration and know him to be an expert in the area as well as in Criminal Defense law. I recommend him as an attorney."
"I have worked with George Terezakis for over 15 years and know him to be a caring and daring advocate for the rights of others. Well versed in all areas of both Criminal and Immigration law, George is a real reasource to his clients and to other lawyers who seek out his counsel. George is a lawyer's Lawyer who is always well prepared for whatever the day throws at him I highly endorsed the work of George Terezakis. A Client is a lucky man to have George Terezakis as his advocate."
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Practitioner of the Year, Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association
2011
Community Advocate of the Year, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1996
"Pro Bono Legal Services" Award, Central American Refugee Center
1995 - Present
Owner, Law Office of George A. Terezakis
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2004 - 2005
Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationPresident
2004 - 2005
New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionExectuive Committee
2003 - 2004
Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationFirst Vice President
2002 - 2003
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2002 - 2003
Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationSecond Vice President
2001 - 2002
Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationTreasurer
2000 - 2001
Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationCorresponding Secretary
1998 - 2000
Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
CLE Lecture
2012
Post Conviction Relief
2012
CLE Lecture: Vacating criminal convictions under Padilla v Kentucky
2005
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2003
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2002
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2001
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2001
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2001
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2000
Criminal & Deportation Defense
1999
Criminal & Deportation Defense
2013
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