Criminal Immigration Offenses

Criminal Immigration Offenses in North Florida

It is a criminal offense to be in the country illegally. Doing things like becoming employed or entering into legal contracts cause many immigrants to commit fraud-related offenses. This can result in prison terms or deportation that will end any hope of ever becoming a legal resident or citizen of the United States.

The Law Office of Christopher Patterson, P.A. in Panama City, Florida, is one of North Florida's leading criminal defense law firms. We provide experienced and reputable services for clients facing criminal immigration charges. For a free consultation, call 850-588-4021 or contact us online today.

Lawyer Christopher Patterson has represented criminal defendants since 1985. He is a Criminal Trial Advocate certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. In 2006, 2007 and 2008, he was selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine.

The most common criminal immigration offenses are related to an attempt to gain employment. This includes:

• Identity theft
• Using a false ID
• Using a false Social Security Number (SSN)
• Human trafficking or human smuggling
• Tax fraud

In addition to jail time, these offenses can result in deportation and a permanent ban from returning to the United States. If a federal immigration judge orders you to leave the U.S. and you overstay that order, you will also be considered guilty of a criminal violation.

Aggressive, Focused, Personal Service

Christopher Patterson is the primary attorney at our law firm, and he handles each client's vital legal matters personally. He will work one-on-one with you to develop the strongest strategy for your defense. In addition, he limits the number of cases he accepts at a time in order to ensure that each case receives the full amount of focused attention it needs.

Find out if we're the right law firm for you. Call 850-588-4021 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Patterson to discuss your criminal immigration offense.