Navigate the high-stakes environment of detained immigration cases with proven strategies to secure bond, defend against removal proceedings, and obtain vital legal relief.
Navigating the complexities of detained immigration cases requires a sharp understanding of changing statutory frameworks and aggressive, strategic advocacy. This comprehensive session provides legal practitioners with actionable insights into handling bond, removal, and relief under high-pressure conditions. Moving beyond basic theory, the presentation outlines a "day in the life" scenario of an immigration attorney to unpack how DHS categorizes detentions and how to proactively mount successful challenges.
Participants will learn how to identify distinct "detention buckets" and determine whether a client faces mandatory or discretionary detention. The material covers crucial procedures, including how to fast-track bond hearings to bypass master hearings, look for overbroad criminal statutes to defeat mandatory detention, and utilize federal habeas corpus petitions when standard avenues fail. Filled with practical tips on analyzing DHS allegations and navigating shifting executive policies, this presentation is essential for any attorney looking to effectively protect their clients' rights and secure their release from detention.
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Attorney | Law Offices of Jeffrey D. Garfin
Jeffrey Garfin is an experienced attorney licensed to practice in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, in both state and federal courts. He’s helped thousands of clients navigate the legal system—whether in the courtroom or through behind-the-scenes advocacy. Jeffrey is a longtime member of the New York City Bar Immigration Panel and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is also active on several legal panels including the Assigned Counsel Plan for the City of New York and the CJA Panel for the District of Western Massachusetts. Mr. Garfin has been featured as a legal expert on ABC News 40 in Springfield, 93.7 WZMX in Hartford, and “Newstalk Television with Patrick Halpin” in New York. He was also invited to serve as a panelist on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Many of his clients come through referrals from people he’s helped—something he takes a lot of pride in. Outside of his legal work, Jeff is a life-long professional drummer who performs weekly at clubs and venues around New York City.
