- Criminal DefenseTheodore Murphy specializes in providing authoritative assessments on the immigration consequences of criminal activity. This specialty is based on more than a decade as one of the government’s top immigration attorneys handling scores of criminal immigration deportation cases. Many immigration lawyers, criminal defense attorneys, and clients nationwide have sought Mr. Murphy’s advice because of his years of experience representing private individuals as well as his work on behalf of the government. He possesses extensive knowledge of all 50 state criminal codes and the federal criminal and immigration laws.
- Sex CrimesAttorney Murphy discussed his experiences representing these children and how to prepare their cases. Concerns for representing the unaccompanied minors include effective communication, counselling, and court preparation. Many of the children have trouble talking about their ordeals because of their age and personal experiences. In addition Spanish is often not their primary language. Many of these children speak indigenous Central American dialects and only learned Spanish in school, if they have even been to school at all. There are over 24 separate Mayan dialects just in Guatemala! Many of these children need psychological counselling due to trauma from witnessing violent crimes including rape, torture, and murder. These children have often been victims of violent crimes themselves.
- MisdemeanorsYou have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
- Murder
- Intellectual Property
- Citizenship and NaturalizationLawful permanent residents can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years of acquiring permanent resident status. The waiting period is only three years if married to a United States citizen or if on active duty with three years completed service in the U. S. military. U.S. citizenship can have tax, employment, and other benefits such as automatic citizenship for minor children. Becoming an American citizen makes deportation impossible unless citizenship was gained through fraud. There are, however, certain circumstances when eligible permanent residents should not apply for American citizenship because doing so can result in deportation.
- Family ImmigrationMurphy Law Firm immigration lawyers handle all aspects of family immigration, both seemingly simple cases and those that are more complex.
- Employment ImmigrationThe Murphy Law Firm immigration lawyers handle all aspects of employment-based immigration, both seemingly simple cases and those that are more complex.
- Green Cards
- Family VisasAlthough some of these waiting lists can force people to wait years based on their family relationships, Congress created several categories of family visas to allow foreign nationals to come to the U.S. without these significant delays. These additional visa options, such as the K and V visas, were discussed previously.
- Work VisasThe B-1/B-2 visa can be used establish the foundation for longer stays in the U.S. For example, the B-2 visa can be used to obtain medical care or to enter to take tests necessary to obtain a work visa as a physician or nurse. In addition, the B-1 and B-2 may be used to enter the U.S. to explore business opportunities or to interview for job positions, and the B-1 visa may be used by contractors to enter the U.S. in order to perform services for U.S. clients on a contract, non-employee basis.
- Investor VisasThe E visa category is a nonimmigrant visa used by business owners, managers and employees who need to remain in the U.S. for extended periods of time to oversee or work in an enterprise engaged in trade between the U.S. and a foreign country that represents a major investment in the United States. There are two E visa categories, the E-1 Treaty Traders and the E-2 Treaty Investors.
- Removal DefenseMurphy Law Firm immigration lawyers are available by phone during regular working hours. Consultations are conducted Monday, Wednesday and Friday at our West Chester, Pennsylvania location (near Philadelphia), and in our Georgetown, Delaware location. We provide same day consultations when you need an immigration attorney for deportation or removal defense. During the COVID-19 pandemic we will be conducting telephonic but no in-person consultations.