Protecting Your Rights, Your Family, and Your Future
Austin Deportation Lawyers for Detained Immigrants
Strategic Defense for Removal Proceedings, Deportation, and Immigration Court
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Immigration Litigation Lawyers for High-Stakes Cases
Immigration Litigation Lawyers for High-Stakes Cases
ICE Detention & Bond Hearing Advocacy
Removal Proceedings & Deportation Defense
Asylum, Withholding, & Court-Based Protection
Motions to Reopen, Appeals, & Litigation
Deportation Defense Support for Families Facing Separation
When detention, removal proceedings, or an unexpected ICE encounter puts your family’s future at risk, Faragalla Law moves quickly to understand what happened, preserve important records, and execute a strong defense strategy.
Are You Facing These Challenges?
- Has ICE Detained a Loved One? We gather custody information, locate key records, and prepare evidence that may support a bond request or court response.
- Did ICE Come to Your Home or Workplace? We review the incident, identify rights concerns, and determine whether the encounter may affect your removal defense strategy.
- Trying to Keep Your Family Together? We connect hardship evidence, family relationships, immigration history, and available relief options before the court record is built.
- Need Protection in Immigration Court? We organize testimony, country-condition evidence, personal records, and supporting documentation for asylum-related relief.
We Provide:
- ICE Detention Case Reviews
- Bond Hearing Evidence Preparation
- Immigration Court Litigation
- Asylum and Protection Evidence Planning
- Case Dismissal Strategy
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Start Your Immigration Case Today
For more than 27 years, Faragalla Law has guided individuals, families, professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors through complex U.S. immigration matters.
How Our Process Works
After initiating an application or petition, consulting an immigration attorney will help identify potential challenges or delays.
Start With an Initial Consultation
Contact our team for an introductory consultation. We will address your questions, assess your situation, and outline what to expect next.
Receive a Case Assessment
Our attorneys review your immigration documentation, identifying any gaps or risks. We will explain our strategy and walk you through our recommended course of action.
We Handle the Rest
Our team manages the remaining process, ensuring your case is positioned for success. You will receive steady guidance and clear updates, allowing you to feel confident about the outcome.
Client Testimonials
Hear from Our Clients
"I am incredibly grateful to this immigration law firm for helping me achieve my E-2 visa approval. This journey was stressful and emotional, but SAM Faragalla and his entire team supported me every step of the way. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. I truly felt they believed in my case and worked tirelessly for my success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for changing my life."
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"I am incredibly grateful to this immigration law firm for helping me achieve my E-2 visa approval. This journey was stressful and emotional, but SAM Faragalla and his entire team supported me every step of the way. Their dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made all the difference. I truly felt they believed in my case and worked tirelessly for my success. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for changing my life."
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"I have had a very positive experience with Faragalla Law. They are very friendly and knowledgeable of the US Immigration policies and procedures. They always keep me informed of the progress with applying for the Citizenship and/or Green Card extensions. The Lawyer, Sam Faragalla always makes himself available to speak with me and gives me proper advice on the entire process. His Paralegal Jahy Khier always answers the call to help or answer the questions and give me great advice. The other secretaries always take messages and pass it on to the correct parties. I highly recommend this firm for all your immigration work in the USA because you will be in good hands."
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"I had a great experience working with Sam on my E-2 visa from Canada. After dealing with two unresponsive attorneys, Sam was a huge relief—always responsive, professional, and reliable. He consistently answered my calls or followed up within a few hours. His fees were reasonable, and the level of service was truly five-star. Thank you, Sam, for your outstanding support and guidance throughout the process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration attorney."
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"We had a good experience working with Sam and Jahy. Sam laid out the groundwork in the beginning and Jahy kept us informed as to how to respond to our immigration forms. Jahy answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Faragalla Law firm was a good choice for us."
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"My relative got detained and we called a few law firms. Out of all of them, Sam was the most knowledgeable. He was able to get my uncle released and we are forever grateful."
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"I initially hesitated to work with Sam because he was blunt and honest, while other attorneys made big promises. In hindsight, I realized that his straightforwardness was a strength. The other lawyers ended up charging me extra for services I didn't need, while he provided clear and realistic advice. I wish I had gone with him from the start. If you want someone who tells it like it is, he's a great choice!"
Founding Partner
Sam Faragalla, Esq.
After receiving his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1997, Sam Faragalla began his career at Baker McKenzie, one of the world’s leading international law firms. Since founding Faragalla Law in 2000, he has focused his practice on immigration law, using his legal acumen, strategic judgment, and empathetic approach to advocate for individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and investors navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Sam insists on a personalized approach because every immigration matter carries distinct risks and potentially life-changing consequences. He takes the time to understand what is truly at stake for each client, then develops a legal strategy designed to pursue the strongest possible outcome.
- New York Bar Admission - 1998
- New York Law School, Juris Doctor – 1997
- Hofstra University, Bachelor of Business Admin - 1991
- Member – American Immigration Lawyers Association
Common Questions About Deportation Cases in Austin
If ICE comes to your home or workplace, stay calm, do not sign documents you do not understand, and avoid answering questions before speaking with legal counsel. You may ask whether officers have a warrant and what type of warrant it is, because the details can matter later. Austin deportation lawyers can review what happened, identify possible rights concerns, and determine how the encounter may affect your immigration court case.
Evidence in a deportation defense case may include family records, medical documents, tax filings, employment history, school records, proof of community ties, country-condition reports, criminal court records, and documents showing hardship or eligibility for relief. The right evidence depends on the defense being pursued and the allegations in the Notice to Appear. A deportation defense attorney can help organize the record so the judge sees the strongest facts clearly.
Some people may apply for asylum during removal proceedings if they fear returning to their home country and meet the legal requirements. The case may require testimony, supporting documents, country-condition evidence, and a careful explanation of why protection is needed. An immigration court attorney can prepare the asylum filing, evidence, and hearing strategy while the removal case is pending.
Prosecutorial discretion is a request asking immigration authorities to exercise judgment in how they handle a removal case. Depending on the facts, it may involve asking the government to dismiss, pause, or narrow certain issues in the case, but it is never automatic. An immigration litigation attorney can review the person’s history, equities, family circumstances, and enforcement priorities before preparing a request.
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