Cedillo Law Firm announces a major DWI suppression win obtained through a co-counsel effort between our firm & the Law Firm of Dulce Toledo

In this case, the defense challenged whether law enforcement had probable cause to arrest our client for DWI where the evidence did not establish operation of a motor vehicle. After hearing evidence and arguments, the Court agreed with the defense and found no probable cause to arrest. Because of that ruling, the Court did not even need to reach the additional issues raised regarding the breath-test warnings and consent. This result is a powerful reminder that in a DWI case, intoxication alone is not enough — the State must prove lawful grounds for the arrest, including evidence connecting the accused to operation. Congratulations to attorneys John Paul Cedillo and Dulce Toledo for bringing home this important win.

Cedillo Law Firm Secures Another Immigration Bond

Attorney J.P. Cedillo represented a client detained by ICE after a recent criminal case and presented evidence of the client’s lifelong ties to the United States, U.S. citizen family members, pending family-based immigration case, and strong support system.

The Immigration Judge granted bond at $8,500, allowing the client the opportunity to return home to his family and young child while his immigration case continues. This result shows the importance of preparation, evidence, and experienced advocacy in difficult immigration bond hearings.

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.