Johanna LondoñoGoogle review · Translated from
Spanish
“My family and I are so grateful to attorney Carmen. She guided us through the court process and helped us feel safe again.”
For families facing a removal defense court date in Alexandria
The Deportation Defense Attorney Who Handles Your Case Personally.
From your first call to your final hearing.
Confidential. English or Spanish. We respond fast.
Alexandria, VA
Your attorney
Carmen A. Boykin, Esq.
Owner and managing attorney
Here’s what most people don’t know
A missed court date isn’t like a missed appointment.
A judge can order your removal without you in the room. That’s not a scare tactic. It’s just how the system works.
It also means this: the case isn’t lost. It just needs the right move, made now.
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The date on your notice sets the clock for everything else.
Quick check
Is this you?
Tick anything that sounds like your situation. Your answers are sent with your request, so Carmen already knows the basics when she calls.
- Carmen sees your answers before she calls you.
- You don’t have to tell your story twice.
- Your answers stay between you and the firm.
You have a court date
and don’t know what it means
Keep the
notice handy. The date and courtroom on it are the first things Carmen checks.
You received a
Notice to Appear
This
is the document that starts a removal case. It lists the charges against you.
You’re detained, or scared you
could be
Tell
us on the first call. Detention cases move faster, so this changes what happens first.
You already talked to a lawyer
and got nowhere
Bring
whatever they told you or filed. A second look often finds what was missed.
What changes with Carmen
What changes when Carmen takes your case.
Most families who call us already talked to another lawyer first. Here’s what they tell us, and how Carmen works instead.
What families often tell us
How Carmen works
Who handles your case
What families tell usTheir file was run by a paralegal.
With CarmenNo
paralegal running your case. Carmen builds your defense herself.
Who you talk to
What families tell usEvery call went to a call center.
With CarmenNo
call center reading you a script. You talk to your attorney.
Knowing what comes next
What families tell usThey found out what happened after the
hearing.
With CarmenNo
guessing what happens next. You know the plan before you walk into court.
Language
What families tell usSpanish meant waiting for an
interpreter.
With CarmenEnglish
or Spanish, straight from your attorney, from the first call through the last hearing.
The weak spots in your case
What families tell usThey heard about problems after they had
paid.
With CarmenHonest
before she’s convincing. She tells you on the first call, before you pay anything.
Getting a reply
What families tell usThey waited days for a callback.
With CarmenWe respond
fast. Usually minutes, not days.
Your attorney
Why families choose Carmen Boykin
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She takes the case herself.
Not handed off to a junior associate. Not routed through intake staff. You talk to the attorney who’s building your defense.
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She works in English and Spanish.
From the first phone call through the last hearing.
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She’s honest before she’s convincing.
If there’s a weak spot in your case, she’ll tell you on the first call, not after you’ve paid.
Next steps
What happens after you call
1
We look at your situation.
Court date, history, family ties, what’s already happened in your case.
2
Carmen tells you where you stand.
Straight answer. No script.
3
She builds and argues the case herself.
Filings, evidence, the hearing. Start to finish.
Reviews
What clients say
Estefelin DuarteGoogle review · Translated from
Spanish
“Carmen was the only attorney who took my case after I’d seen many others. Fair price. She stayed with my case until the end.”
Google reviewsVerified
clients
Reviews are shared with permission. Every case is different, and past results don’t guarantee a similar outcome.
Before you call
Frequently asked questions
It might not be too late. When someone misses a hearing, the judge can order removal without them there. In some situations that order can be challenged by asking the court to reopen the case, but the deadlines are strict. Call now rather than waiting.
Yes. That’s the whole point. Removal defense is for people facing immigration court, whatever their status today. Confidential either way.
It’s the document that starts a removal case in immigration court. It lists the reasons the government says you should be removed, and it usually tells you where your case will be heard. Keep it safe and bring it to your consultation.
The first hearing is usually short. The judge confirms your details, goes over the charges and sets dates for what comes next. It’s also where early decisions get made, so it helps to have an attorney who has already read your file.
In most cases, yes. Having an attorney doesn’t replace your appearance, and missing a hearing can lead to a removal order. Carmen will tell you exactly when and where you need to be.
Call as soon as you can. Detention cases move faster, and decisions about release can come early. If you have them, have the person’s full name, date of birth and A-number ready.
You still deserve a straight answer instead of a guess. Carmen will tell you on the first call what she sees, including the weak spots, and what options you have, before you pay anything.
Yes. Many families come to Carmen after speaking with someone else. Bring whatever you were told or anything that was filed, and she’ll give you her own honest read.
Bring what you have. If you don’t have it, that’s fine too. Helpful papers include your Notice to Appear, any hearing notices, letters from immigration or the court, and your ID or passport.
Yes. She takes the case herself. It isn’t handed off to a junior associate or routed through intake staff. The attorney you talk to is the attorney building your defense.
Yes. Carmen works in English and Spanish, from the first phone call through the last hearing. You won’t need an interpreter to talk to your attorney.
Most cases are handled for a flat fee, so you know the total before you commit to anything. Carmen explains the cost for your case on the first call.
Yes. Whatever you share stays between you and the firm.
Next step
Ready when you are
Confidential. English or Spanish. We respond fast.
- Carmen reviews every request herself.
- Next, you pick a time that works for you.
- We usually reply in minutes, not days.
Book consultation
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