Allan Roth Mackins

Twenty four years ago my father had a case in which he served three years in prison and three years for probation. His time after prison was spent staying out of trouble and creating a better life for his family. Last year at the end of June while on his way leaving home for work, he was pulled over ...a block from home and was picked up by ICE. My father was detained the entire month of July and was held in Santa Ana Jail for immigration. My mother and I had began a search for a lawyer. I asked my best friend if her mother knew anyone, being that she owned a business and new other business owners in town. We were given the number of a woman who was her friend as well as an immigration attorney. She turned out to be the nicest person. while working with her, she told my mother and I that she’d be putting a legal team together to work with us.The legal team were the Mackins. They have really turned out to be the greatest people ever!! As soon as they came on to my fathers case, Mackenzie Mackins went down to Santa Ana and met with my father. We met Allen Mackins at my fathers first court appearance. He was on time. He met with my family which included some aunts and cousins. He was very kind, positive, and reassuring. Any questions that I or my family had, he treated in the same regard and showed everyone the same courtesy. During the first court hearing Allen was able to get a reasonable bail amount set, due to the fact that the case was so old. My father was then released on bail. The months leading to my fathers trial were very difficult on my family. The possibility of my father being deported had taken a large toll on everyone. My mother suffered the worst. She had a massive stroke in February which was followed by a flesh eating bacteria that almost took her life again in April. The Mackins were very kind at this time. Checking in and asking about my mother and her well being. I really commend the Mackins team. I know it had to be difficult dealing with my fathers case. A great deal of files had to be pulled from the downtown archive because they were to old and others were on micro fiche. The Mackins were able to put together a great case for my father. They work very hard and are dedicated. My father’s trial was August 1st and it went great! Thanks to all the hard work that Allan, Mackenzie and Jennifer (who works in the office with them) put towards my dads case. my father gets to stay in this country with us and his family. I don’t know where we would be if we hadn’t met these wonderful people but I sincerely am grateful for all the help they have provided us with. Without a doubt, I would highly recommend them.