Deportation Defense

Protecting Your Freedom. Defending Your Future.

Facing deportation is overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Sharp Immigration Defense Group provides strategic, experienced, and compassionate representation at every stage of the removal process.

Led by former Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Noelle Sharp, we understand how immigration courts evaluate evidence, credibility, relief, and procedure. We bring that insight directly to your defense.

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What Is Deportation (Removal) Defense?

Removal proceedings begin when the government alleges that a person is removable from the United States. These cases require:

An in-depth legal analysis
Careful evidence development
Strong courtroom advocacy
Strategic preparation for testimony
Knowledge of relief options and procedural defenses

We represent both detained and non-detained clients across the United States.

Deportation Defense Guide

Deportation Defense

Our firm provides comprehensive removal defense, including contested removability arguments, termination of proceedings requests, criminal-immigration analysis, waivers, and appeals before the BIA and federal courts when necessary.
Master Calendar Hearing Representation
We represent you at all Master Calendar Hearings, ensuring proper pleadings, safeguarding your rights, challenging defective Notices to Appear, filing necessary motions, and setting a clear path toward your Individual Hearing or other relief.
Individual Hearing Representation
We conduct full trial-level representation, including preparing witness testimony, compiling evidence, drafting legal briefs, and delivering persuasive oral arguments. Our goal is to present the strongest possible case for asylum, withholding, CAT protection, cancellation of removal, waivers, or any other applicable defense.
Immigration Bond Hearings

Freedom Shouldn’t Wait
If you or a loved one is detained, a bond hearing may allow release while your immigration case continues. Bond hearings move quickly — strong preparation is essential.
We handle:
Bond motions
Hardship packages
Criminal record analysis
Rehabilitation evidence
Family support documentation
In-court argument for release
We also assess eligibility for bond based on prior orders, criminal history, removability charges, and detention classification.
Every day matters in detention. We act fast.
Motions to Reopen your Case

Motions to Reopen (EOIR)
A Motion to Reopen asks the immigration court or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to reopen your case based on:
New facts/evidence
Changed circumstances
Country conditions
Wrong legal standard
Ineffective assistance of prior counsel
Procedural errors
Lack of notice
Vacated convictions
We prepare legally rigorous motions supported by:
Affidavits
Expert declarations
Updated country reports
New evidence packages
Legal briefs citing current circuit + BIA law
BIA Appeals

If the immigration judge denied your case, you can appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
We draft:
BIA Notices of Appeal
Detailed appellate briefs
Evidentiary citations
Legal arguments based on current federal court precedent
Our appeals address:
Errors of law
Misapplication of legal standards
Due process violations
Credibility determinations
Improper evidentiary rulings
Failure to consider critical evidence
Incorrect burden assessments