Labe Richman is a criminal defense lawyer who is very sensitive to the immigration consequences of convictions.

He is a former law professor and published author with twenty-eight years of experience agressively representing immigrants in criminal cases. 

I use the web address of www.NYCriminalAndImmigrationLaw because I care a great deal about the relationship of criminal law to immigration law. I believe that it is critical that a  NY criminal attorney be very sensitive to the effect the criminal case will have on the immigration status of the client. This can effect the client's ability to obtain lawful status, to travel out side of the United States or the ability to obtain citizenship. 

Many times the immigration consequences of a case are much more serious than the criminal consequences. For example, a marijuana conviction that involves a 25 dollar fine can lead to total banshishment for certain clients.  It is very important that aliens obtain criminal defense counsel that cares just as much about their immigration situation as their criminal case. 

Often a  NY criminal defense law firm is called upon to negotiate pleas of guilty for their clients. However, certain offense have dire immigration consequences while others have immigration consequences that are bearable. It is critical that alien defendants have counsel that know the difference. 

In my post-conviction practice I have seen defendants who negotiated pleas of guilty that led to deportation with no remedy, when a slight change in the plea agreement could have avoided deportation. Having an attorney who considers the immigration implications can have a huge impact on a client's life. 

This does not just apply to defendants who plead guilty.  I have also seen defendants who were offered deals before trial that would have avoided deportation but after trial and conviction, they were guilty of offenses and received long sentences that led to deportation with no remedy. It is very important that a client know what the immigration consequences of going to trial are.  Of course, it is also crtical that an alien know the penal consequences of going to trial. That is why Labe Richman can be so helpful to aliens because he combines expertise in both areas, criminal and immigration law. 

And, that is why our website name is www.NYcriminalandImmigrationLaw.com or http://www.laberichman.com/NYCriminalAndImmigrationLaw.aspx .  

The U.S. Supreme Court agrees with these sentiments and in Padilla v. Kentucky, it has finally ruled that a defendant's constitutional right to counsel includes the right to an attorney who knows about and informs him of the immigration consequences of the conviction. This is a huge step forward for immigrant defendants and should help those trying to vacate old pleas.  See, the ConvictionAttack section of this website (on the left) for more information.  Labe Richman has a great deal of experience reopening old cases that are causing immigration problems.   

Labe Richman has represented immigrants in criminal cases all around New York City in State and Federal Courts. He has experience in courts in Manhattan (New York County), the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn (Kings County), Staten Island (Richmond County), Nassau County (Mineola) and Westchester County (New Rochelle, Yonkers, White Plains, Bedford). He has handled post-conviction work throughout the entire state.  

For information about Labe Richman's abilities and accomplishments, click on "Firm Profile" to the left. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office or email me at Labe@LabeRichman.com .

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When you face possible conviction, you need an attorney competent and experienced in NY criminal law.  Call Labe Richman, NY criminal defense attorney in NY at 866-986-3534 or contact us online.