Plain answers to the questions we hear most.

Yes. Every case is carried by Jessica from intake through hearing or appellate decision. The firm intentionally limits the volume of cases so that this is true on every matter.

Initial consultations are paid and reviewed by Jessica personally. Pricing is shared when you request the consultation so there are no surprises before the call.

Often, yes. Many of our cases come to us after a denial. The first step is for us to read the prior file before promising anything. Time is usually short, so the sooner we can review, the better.

Yes, when we can prepare them well. Detention cases are time-sensitive and resource-intensive. We turn down detained matters we cannot carry properly, and we will tell you on the first call.

Jessica is bilingual in English and Spanish. For other languages, we work with vetted interpreters and translators experienced in legal proceedings.

No attorney can. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying. What we promise is honest analysis, careful preparation, and the work your case actually requires.

It depends on the forum. BIA appeals often take six to eighteen months from briefing to decision. Federal circuit court petitions for review typically take a year or more, sometimes longer when oral argument is set. We give you a realistic timeline once we have read the record.

Anything you have from prior counsel or the government: notices to appear, court orders, decisions, filings, application copies, and any correspondence from USCIS, EOIR, ICE, or the consulate. If you do not have a complete file, bring what you have. We can request the rest.

Yes. Substitution of counsel is common, especially when an appeal or motion is approaching a deadline. We will review the existing file, identify what is salvageable, and tell you honestly whether changing counsel will actually help your case.

Most matters are flat-fee, scoped to the work involved, and paid in defined stages tied to milestones. We put everything in writing before any work begins, including what is and is not covered.

Yes. Communications during a consultation are protected by attorney-client privilege, whether or not you ultimately retain the firm. We treat your information accordingly from the first call.