Immigration Law

Help For Your Immigration Needs Naturalization And Citizenship

This is a long form text area designed for your content that you can fill up with as many words as your Getting through the immigration legal system can be extremely complex and arduous. If you find yourself having to face this system, you and your family may be under a lot of stress. After all, the outcome of immigration proceedings will likely determine you and your family’s future in the United States. With such high stakes in these proceedings, it is imperative that you get the best possible legal representation.The attorneys at The Díaz Firm, PLLC, can help you regardless of the complexity of your case. If you have to deal with immigration authorities, please give us a call and let us help you reach a favorable outcome in your case. We have more than 30 years of experience helping people like you successfully navigate the immigration system, and we would like to help you, too.If you have questions or concerns regarding your immigration case, we can help. Do not hesitate to reach out for a initial consultation on your situation.

Many people have the lifelong dream of becoming a United States citizen. With the assistance of The Díaz Firm, PLLC, you can obtain your citizenship.

Detained By ICE

Immigration detention centers are unlike criminal jails. You may be held for an indefinite period of time if you do not retain a good lawyer to help you obtain an immigration bond. You may also feel coerced into surrendering your rights if you do not have a lawyer that is willing to fight for you every step of the way. If you or your loved one has been detained by ICE, please call us and set up an appointment to discuss all viable options.

ICE Hold

If you are not a U.S. citizen and are charged with a criminal offense, this may mean that you not only are facing criminal charges but may also be at risk of deportation from the United States. If you have been arrested and have an ICE hold, it is imperative that you have an immigration and criminal attorney. Any decision that you make in your criminal case may have irreparable consequences in your immigration case. You must make sure that your attorney understands both areas of the law. At The Diaz Firm, PLLC, we have over 30 years of experience dealing with the complexities of the immigration and criminal law and its interweaving.Visas And Provisional Waivers Whether you are visiting the United States on a temporary basis or you plan to move permanently, you will need a visa or provisional waiver. The Díaz Firm, PLLC, can help you obtain one.

Ready To Move Forward With Your Case?

At The Díaz Firm, PLLC, we are ready to assist you in your immigration case. This time in your life can be crucial. The next steps you take may mean the difference between obtaining the correct visas to enter or remain in the United States and being deported.Questions? Contact our team online or at 512-687-6228 today to schedule an initial consultation. We’re happy to meet with you in person at our Austin office or have a consultation by phone.

Personal Injury Law

The Diaz Firm, PLLC, will hold your hand all the way through your personal injury law experience. Personal injury (PI) law covers situations in which a person’s body, mind or emotions are hurt, usually due to someone else’s negligence or carelessness. It includes wrongful death: situations where an injury proves fatal. We will work closely with you and your family to determine the best outcome for you in your case. We have over 33 years of experience litigating PI cases before judges and juries throughout the state. We know what it takes to win for you. Usually, a personal injury case begins when the injured person, known as the plaintiff, sues a person or business, known as the defendant. A personal injury lawsuit claims that the defendant caused the plaintiff’s injury and demands compensation, usually in the form of a money payment known as damages. Although personal injury law covers any kind of case where a person is injured, some kinds of personal injury cases are more common than others. Common personal injury cases include:

Car accidents, including accidents with large trucks, motorcycles or pedestrians
Consumer product liability cases, including defective products, medications and recalled products
Injuries caused by animals, like dog bites
Injuries from ultra-hazardous activities, like the use of explosives or chemicals
Slip-and-fall injuries and other premises liability cases
Injuries to reputation caused by defamation
Injuries to mental and emotional health caused by intentional infliction of emotional distress or caused by a physical injury
Business Litigation
Personal Injury
Family Law
Expunctions
Trial Litigation

Criminal Law

State and Federal Criminal Defense

We Defend Criminal Charges For U.S. Citizens And Immigrants

Being accused of a crime is troublesome for both United States citizens and immigrants. If convicted of a crime, you may face substantial penalties and life-altering consequences. If you are an immigrant to the U.S., you may encounter the additional immigration consequences such as the risk of deportation and removal, or an ICE hold.

Even as a legal resident with a green card or visa, if you are charged with a crime, you may suffer aggressive prosecution, harsh sentencing and eventual deportation. If you have been arrested or the police are investigating you reg

arding a crime, it is crucial that you protect your rights.

Protecting Your Rights During Criminal Investigations

The Díaz Firm, PLLC, is passionate about defending Austin, Texas, residents from infractions of their rights and unfair criminal processes. We understand that under U.S. immigration laws, a variety of crimes can lead to detention and permanent removal from the country.

We aggressively defend these types of charges, including:

Aggravated felonies
Driving while intoxicated (DWI)
Robbery
Capital murder
Murder
Drug charges
Possession and trafficking
Domestic violence
Assault or aggravated assault
Sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault
Crimes against minors
Failure to identify

Serious Penalties For Criminal Convictions

If you are a U.S. citizen that is convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to years in prison and face steep fines. If you are a foreign national, you may face more severe immigration consequences.

Immigrants may be forced to pay fines and spend time in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center, awaiting removal from the country. Usually, one is barred from returning to the U.S. after a conviction involving crimes of moral turpitude or aggravated felonies, even if the crime was not considered an aggravated felony at the time of conviction.

We Defend Against Deportation

Our skilled attorneys will fight aggressively to keep you from being wrongfully convicted of a crime. We can also explore strategies to mitigate the charges or find fair plea bargains or settlements, when necessary.

We understand that being deported means that you may risk losing everything you have worked so hard to gain in America and that you could be separated from your family and friends indefinitely. It is vital that you speak with a lawyer right away if you have been charged with a crime, no matter how serious.

Our Approach To Criminal Defense

At The Díaz Firm, PLLC, we are committed to providing you with aggressive representation if you are charged with a crime. We have more than 30 years of experience in obtaining favorable results for our clients.

You need to work quickly after an arrest to defend yourself from removal and prosecution. We can help. Call 512-687-6228 today to schedule your case evaluation.

Expunction

Clear your record

In the common law legal system, an expungement proceeding is a type of lawsuit in which a person seeks to have the records of a criminal process sealed, making the records unavailable through the state or federal repositories. If successful, the records are said to be expunged and cannot be seen under most circumstances. If you are not eligible for an Expungement of your arrest, you may be eligible to file a petition for Non Disclosure and keep your records from being seen by most employers and people.

CIVIL LITIGATION

CIVIL TRIAL LAW

A civil case begins when a person or entity (such as a corporation or the government), called the plaintiff, claims that another person or entity (the defendant) has failed to carry out a legal duty owed to the plaintiff. Both the plaintiff and the defendant are also referred to as parties or litigants. The Diaz Firm, PLLC, has been successfully handling civil matters for more than 33 years. Litigation is the point when the lawsuit is actually filed and trial is the very end, which would be in front of a judge or a jury (or in arbitration, in some cases). Our attorneys handle trial litigation in both the federal and state courts of Texas. and have been doing so successfully for over 33 years.

Business Litigation

The Diaz Firm, PLLC, has been diligently helping people with business matters and litigation for over 33 years.

Business litigation is a complex area of law that includes a variety of contractual and tort claims. Examples of such claims include breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference with contract, breach of fiduciary duty, infringement of intellectual property rights and unfair competition.

Family Law

Immigration Law

Help For Your Immigration Needs Naturalization And Citizenship

Detained By ICE

ICE Hold

Ready To Move Forward With Your Case?

Personal Injury Law

Personal Injury Law

Criminal Law

State and Federal Criminal Defense

arding a crime, it is crucial that you protect your rights.

Protecting Your Rights During Criminal Investigations

Serious Penalties For Criminal Convictions

We Defend Against Deportation

Our Approach To Criminal Defense

Expunction

Clear your record

CIVIL LITIGATION

CIVIL TRIAL LAW

Business Litigation