Practice Advisories and Other Resources 

Note: These advisories are intended to serve as a quick-reference guide for criminal defense attorneys representing noncitizens in criminal matters. Whenever possible, defenders are advised to consult specifically with WDA’s Immigration Project on individual cases.

Immigration attorneys/representatives are encouraged to contact us regarding possible legal arguments to challenge a charge of removal or other consequence in an immigration matter. Our advisories for defense attorneys present the worst possible outcomes, and there may be valid arguments that a certain crime does not meet the federal generic ground alleged by DHS even though we state that there is a risk that DHS will charge it or a judge will sustain it. When in doubt, don’t concede!

• Immigration Consequences of Washington Crimes
• Pretrial Practice, Pleas, and Sentencing
• Juveniles and Dependency Issues
• Common Paths to Lawful Status and Defenses Against Removal
• Immigration Consequences of Involuntary Treatment Act Proceedings
• Resources for Immigration Attorneys
• Post-Conviction Relief Project
• Resources for Individuals
• Immigration Enforcement

Recorded Trainings (may require WDA member login)

• Crimmigration 101: Padilla Obligations and Steps for Effective Representation (Recorded 11.21.19)
• Crimmigration 102: Immigration Consequences of Washington Crimes (01.27.20)
• Keep Washington Working Act (05.31.2019)
• Criminal Defense of Immigrants in ICE Custody (09.28.2018)
• Immigration Consequences of Civil Commitment for Non-U.S.-Citizens (2018)