Removal & Court Defense
Deportation Defense
Attorney Shair provides aggressive, experienced deportation defense — fighting to protect your right to remain in the United States at every stage of immigration court proceedings.
Attorney Shair provides aggressive, experienced deportation defense — fighting to protect your right to remain in the United States at every stage of immigration court proceedings.
If you received a Notice to Appear, have an upcoming immigration court hearing, or you or a family member has been detained by ICE, the decisions you make now can affect your ability to remain in the United States.
Attorney Mohammad Shair can review the circumstances of your case, identify the charges against you, and determine which forms of relief or defense may be available.
Your options depend on your immigration history, how long you have lived in the United States, your family ties, any prior immigration orders or criminal history, and the specific grounds the government is relying on to seek your removal.
You may have defenses or forms of relief that are not immediately obvious from the Notice to Appear. Attorney Shair evaluates your case as a whole so you understand what you are facing, what deadlines require your attention, and what steps you can take next.
Deportation defense is the practice of representing non-citizens in immigration court proceedings to prevent their forcible removal from the United States. It is among the most urgent and consequential areas of immigration law — involving strict deadlines, complex legal standards, and life-altering consequences for individuals and their families.
When the government initiates removal proceedings by filing a Notice to Appear (NTA), the non-citizen has the right to be represented by an attorney — at their own expense. The quality of that representation can be the difference between remaining in the United States and being forcibly removed. Attorney Shair brings comprehensive knowledge of removal defense law, federal circuit court precedent, and immigration court practice to every case he takes.
"Deportation is not inevitable. Even in the most difficult cases — prior criminal convictions, prior removal orders, unlawful entry — Attorney Shair identifies every available defense and fights with everything the law provides to keep you in the United States with your family."
Immigration court is unlike any other court. The rules are complex, the stakes are enormous, and the government has experienced attorneys on its side. Attorney Shair levels the playing field — he knows the case law, he knows the judges, and he prepares more thoroughly than any other attorney. Every client facing deportation deserves the same aggressive, personalized representation Attorney Shair brings to every case.
Being placed in removal proceedings does not automatically mean that you will be deported.
The first step is understanding why the government is seeking your removal and whether you have a legal basis to challenge the charges or request relief that would allow you to remain in the United States.
Attorney Shair reviews your immigration history, family circumstances, time in the United States, prior applications or orders, and any other issues that may affect your case. He can then explain the defenses and forms of relief that may apply to your specific circumstances.
Legal representation can be especially important if:
The right response depends on the facts of your case. Attorney Shair helps you understand those facts in the context of immigration law and determine how to move forward.
A Notice to Appear is the document that sets out the government's allegations and the legal grounds on which it is seeking your removal.
Do not ignore it, even if some of the information appears incorrect or you believe you have a legal right to remain in the United States.
Attorney Shair can review your NTA, explain the allegations and charges, identify issues that may need to be challenged, and prepare you for the next stage of your immigration court case.
Your first court appearance can shape how the case proceeds, so understanding your position before appearing in court is important.
ICE detention can make an already difficult immigration situation much more urgent.
If you or someone in your family has been detained, Attorney Shair can review whether a bond hearing may be available and what arguments and evidence can be presented in support of release.
Depending on the case, this may include evidence of family and community ties, employment history, residence in the United States, and other factors relevant to the immigration judge's decision.
If release on bond is not available, Attorney Shair can continue representing the detained individual in the underlying removal proceedings and evaluate the defenses or relief that may still be available.
How long you have lived in the United States, your family relationships, your immigration status, and the impact your removal would have on qualifying family members can all be relevant to certain forms of relief.
If you have built your life in the United States, Attorney Shair can evaluate whether those circumstances may support Cancellation of Removal or another available defense.
Eligibility depends on specific legal requirements. Long-term residence or having U.S. citizen family members alone does not guarantee relief.
Attorney Shair can review your circumstances, explain which requirements apply, and help you understand whether this type of defense may be available in your case.
If you already have a removal order, including an order entered because you missed a previous hearing, there may still be circumstances in which your case can be reviewed.
Attorney Shair can examine your previous proceedings and determine whether a motion to reopen, appeal, or another form of relief may be available.
The available options can depend on why the order was entered, whether you received proper notice, when the decision was issued, whether circumstances have changed, and other facts specific to your case.
Because strict deadlines may apply, it is important to have the existing order and immigration history reviewed as soon as possible.
A decision from an immigration judge may not necessarily be the final step.
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals or pursue another available form of review.
Attorney Shair can review the judge's decision, identify potential legal issues, and explain whether an appeal is appropriate for your case.
Appeal deadlines can be short. If you have recently received an unfavorable immigration court decision, having it reviewed promptly can help preserve the options that may still be available to you.
If you are facing removal proceedings in Tampa or elsewhere in Florida, Attorney Mohammad Shair can review your case and help you understand the defenses or forms of relief that may be available.
Shair Legal also represents immigration clients nationwide. If your immigration court case is outside Florida, you can still contact Attorney Shair to discuss representation and the next steps in your case.
Do not ignore the notice or miss your scheduled immigration court hearing. Attorney Shair can review the NTA, explain the charges against you, identify potential defenses, and help you prepare for the next stage of your case.
Not necessarily. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to challenge the government's allegations or qualify for a form of relief from removal. Attorney Shair can review your case to determine which options may be available.
Yes. Attorney Shair can review the detention and determine whether the person may be eligible for a bond hearing. He can also represent eligible detained clients in their underlying removal proceedings.
Potentially. Lawful permanent residents can be placed in removal proceedings under certain circumstances, including some criminal convictions. Whether you can challenge removal or qualify for relief depends on your immigration and criminal history. Attorney Shair can review both before determining the appropriate defense strategy.
Missing a hearing can result in an in absentia removal order. Depending on why you missed the hearing and the circumstances of your case, it may be possible to ask the immigration court to reopen the proceedings. Attorney Shair can review the existing order and determine whether a motion to reopen may be available.
In some cases, yes. Immigration judge decisions can potentially be appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and some cases may qualify for further federal court review. Strict filing deadlines apply, so Attorney Shair should review an unfavorable decision as soon as possible.
Yes. Attorney Shair is based in Florida and represents immigration clients nationwide. He can review your case and determine whether he can represent you in proceedings outside Florida.
Attorney Shair brings the same passion and dedication to every deportation defense case — because every family deserves to stay together.