Columbia, MD
Immigration Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family ... +3 more
OUTCOME: All 9 charges nolle pros'd
Client was pulled over for expired tags in a car without an Ignition Interlock System while she was on probation for a DUI. Through mitigating evidence provided to the State, all charges were dismissed ... , and client paid no court costs or fees.
OUTCOME: TN Visa Granted
Canadian National required a work visa. Despite having a degree in a different field than the occupations listed on the NAFTA list, I was able to write a compelling brief to get the TN Visa granted at ... the border.
OUTCOME: U Visa granted
Represented a low-income client in removal proceedings. Simultaneously prepared a defensive Asylum application and a Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa). Strategized to move forward with fili ... ng the U Visa, which the USCIS granted. Client was able to bring her derivative child to the US as well.
OUTCOME: Nolle pros'd for community service
Represented a client with a prior record who was charged with theft. Client would have had great difficulty naturalizing (becoming a U.S. Citizen) with a theft conviction on their record. A PBJ would n ... ot suffice because a PBJ is considered a conviction for immigration purposes. The Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC, was able to negotiate with the prosecutor in this conservative jurisdiction and get the client community service in exchange for a nolle pros! Point being: if you are not a citizen, and you are charged with a crime, be sure to hire an attorney versed in the immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
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