Immigration Bond Granted for Longtime U.S. Resident

Attorney Stephanie Pimentel secured an immigration bond for a deserving client who had deep ties to the United States, including U.S. citizen children, property, and long-standing connections to the community. Although the government opposed release and the immigration judge set a high bond, we presented the client’s equities, history, and dismissed criminal matters in context. The judge ultimately granted bond, allowing our client to leave detention and return home while his immigration case continues. For families facing ICE detention, this result shows that strong preparation and a complete picture of the client’s life can make a meaningful difference.

Federal Court Orders Client Released from ICE Detention

Attorney Stephanie Pimentel helped win another federal habeas case against prolonged ICE detention. Our client had lived in the United States for more than 23 years, had five U.S. citizen children, no criminal history, and had already spent over ten months in immigration custody. The federal judge agreed that continued detention without an individualized hearing violated due process and granted the writ of habeas corpus. The Court ordered ICE to release our client within 48 hours and barred the government from re-detaining him during the removal case unless it first proves he is a flight risk or danger to the community. He is now free and reunited with his family.

Client in removal proceedings granted bond by Immigration Judge, despite DHS' objection. Attorney J.P. Cedillo was able to show why this long-term resident's ties to the community ensured that he would return to any future court dates, assuring the Judge that a bond would be honored. Client was able to leave detention after two weeks. 

Cedillo Law Firm secured the dismissal of an extremely serious abuse accusation after our client spent nearly a year in jail awaiting trial while maintaining his innocence. After attorneys Stephanie Pimentel and J.P. Cedillo presented and emphasized critical defense evidence, the prosecution reviewed the case and agreed to dismiss the charge. While our client now faces the difficult task of rebuilding his life, his reputation, and his family relationships, this dismissal spared him from the devastating risk of prison for an accusation he always knew was wrong.