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Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants

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John Martine
Lance Thomason
With John V. Martine from John V Martine Attorney At Law, LLC + 1 other

Wed, Jun 17, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102374

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Overview

Don't Let Criminal Defense Mistakes Destroy Your Client's Future

This CLE webinar addresses the intersection of criminal law and immigration law ("crimmigration") and the serious consequences that criminal cases can have on non-citizen defendants. Equip yourself with the knowledge to identify immigration red flags, avoid common advisory errors, and fulfill your constitutional duties when representing immigrant defendants. Register today!

  • Identify when a client's immigration status is legally relevant.
  • Recognize criminal charges and dispositions that trigger immigration consequences.
  • Understand counsel's duties under Padilla v. Kentucky.
  • Avoid common errors that lead to removal or inadmissibility.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Crimmigration Essentials: What Every Defense Attorney Must Know
  2. Immigration Status Basics: The Factor That Can Change Everything
  3. Criminal Charges That Trigger Immigration Fallout
  4. Dangerous Mis-Advice: What Padilla Requires and Where Attorneys Go Wrong
  5. Best Practices to Protect Your Client - and Yourself
  6. Key Takeaways and Critical Resources

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
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  1. Crimmigration: Avoid Giving Bad Advice to Immigrant Defendants

    1. Crimmigration Essentials: What Every Defense Attorney Must Know
    2. Immigration Status Basics: The Factor That Can Change Everything
    3. Criminal Charges That Trigger Immigration Fallout
    4. Dangerous Mis-Advice: What Padilla Requires and Where Attorneys Go Wrong
    5. Best Practices to Protect Your Client - and Yourself
    6. Key Takeaways and Critical Resources

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for criminal defense attorneys, public defenders, court-appointed counsel, and other attorneys representing non-citizen defendants.

Speakers

John V Martine
John V.
Martine
John V Martine Attorney At Law, LLC
Lance R Thomason
Lance R.
Thomason
Lance R. Thomason, Attorney at Law
Speaker bio
John V Martine

John V. Martine

John V Martine Attorney At Law, LLC
John Martine

is an attorney in Alabama with over 17 years' experience serving both English and Spanish speaking clients. His practice includes personal injury, family law, immigration, federal criminal and Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Mr. Martine was an international student, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, University of Wisconsin; his Masters of Business Administration in Management Info Systems, Southern New Hampshire University; and his Juris Doctor degree, Birmingham School of Law. Mr. Martine is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in Supreme Court of Alabama, Federal Court Northern District of Alabama and is an executive officer for immigration review. 

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Lance R Thomason

Lance R. Thomason

Lance R. Thomason, Attorney at Law
Lance Thomason

is an experienced trial attorney from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with a practice focused on helping non-citizens that find themselves facing criminal charges. As a private practitioner since 2011, he has represented numerous clients across a wide range of legal matters, including civil and criminal litigation in municipal, state, and federal court. With a strong background in civil litigation, coupled with over a decade of criminal practice experience, Mr. Thomason is uniquely positioned to bring a comprehensive and practical approach to advocacy in the area of law becoming known as "Crimmigration". Prior to being admitted to practice before the Executive Office for Immigration Review in 2025, Mr. Thomason earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, magna cum laude, from the University of North Alabama, where he graduated as the top student in the Entrepreneurship program. His undergraduate achievements include membership in Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society and numerous academic honors recognizing his high academic performance. Mr. Thomason earned his Juris Doctor degree from Appalachian School of Law, where he graduated in the top 20% of his class. During law school, he demonstrated strong academic and leadership achievements, serving as an associate editor for the Appalachian Natural Resources Law Journal and as a published editor for the Appalachian Journal of Law, where he received the Top Editor Award. He was also an active member of the Moot Court Board and Team, earning recognition in national competitions, including the NCALP Adoption Law Competition and the Saul Lefkowitz Intellectual Property Law Competition. His academic honors include a Merit Scholarship, multiple Dean's List distinctions, and the Book Award for the highest grade in Constitutional Law II. 

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