The Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman Restore American Dream for Criminally Accused Immigrant

NOVI, Mich. - March 18, 2015 - PRLog -- The Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman recently helped restore the future of an immigrant who was threatened with being barred from ever entering the U.S. again. The incident began several years early in Michigan, when the individual had criminal charges filed against him for retail fraud after a shoplifting incident.

Soon after, the man and his family left the country to travel abroad on a pre-planned trip to care for some of his sick family members. Without realizing the poor nature of his decision, the man put his re-entry into the U.S. at grave risk. Since he failed to show up in court to address the criminal charges pending against him, a bench warrant was issued for his arrest in Michigan. This warrant sat unanswered for an extended time as the man stayed abroad to care for his family.

After several years, he and his family decided it was time to return to the U.S. However, when the individual tried to unsuccessfully request a visa, only then did he realize that his failure to show up to a court date for a small misdemeanor offense years ago had resulted in a bench warrant for his arrest. This was no minor problem to solve. In order to be granted a new visa and re-entry into the U.S., the man would need to address his criminal charges. However, in order to address his charges he had to be present in the U.S.―a very complex dilemma.

The man turned to the Law Offices of Freedman & Freeman for counsel and representation through this time. The firm responded by working fervently to overcome the man’s complex issues and overwhelming odds. They were able to utilize many resources and strategic advocacy to craft a creative solution to the man’s legal problems. Through relentless negotiations with the court and the prosecutor, they had their first success in recalling the outstanding bench warrant against their client. Next, they secured the dismissal of the retail fraud charges pending against their client, clearing his name for good. After this, their client was freed up to pursue a visa without any outstanding criminal accusations against him. Soon after, his visa application was approved, paving the way for his entire family to return.

Thanks to the tremendous efforts of the criminal lawyers at the firm, this man was given the second opportunity he and his family needed to continue their pursuit of the American dream. The Law Offices of Freedman & Freedman is proud to help individuals like this restore their futures, even in the face of the most serious charges.