Fatone Law - Modesto, CA

Skilled Immigration and Criminal Defense in Modesto

Facing federal immigration challenges or criminal charges in California creates tremendous uncertainty for individuals and their families. Established in 2014 by attorney Andrea R. Fatone, Fatone Law delivers focused, tenacious representation across Stanislaus County and the Central Valley. A graduate of University of the Pacific and McGeorge School of Law, where she earned Dean Honor List recognition with a criminal justice concentration, Ms. Fatone pairs criminal defense experience with federal immigration skill. If you need to hire a lawyer who understands how criminal proceedings impact immigration status, Fatone Law provides rigorous, personalized advocacy in English and Spanish.

Family Petitions, Green Cards, and Consular Processing

Navigating immigration paperwork requires meticulous preparation and complete accuracy. Fatone Law assists families seeking to unite or remain together through family-based petitions, adjustment of status, advance parole travel documents, and consular processing. The firm guides petitioners through every stage of the green card application, addressing potential grounds of inadmissibility and preparing applicants for USCIS interviews. If you need to find an attorney to sponsor a spouse, parent, child, or fiancé, attorney Fatone provides strategic counsel to bring your case to a successful resolution.

Deportation Defense, Waivers, and Humanitarian Visas

For immigrants facing removal from the United States, Fatone Law provides aggressive deportation defense in immigration courts. Attorney Fatone represents clients during master calendar and individual merits hearings, seeking cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and waivers of inadmissibility. Additionally, the firm focuses on humanitarian relief programs, including U non-immigrant visas for victims of violent crimes, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The office works tirelessly to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure they receive fair treatment under federal law.

Strategic Criminal Defense and DUI Representation

A criminal charge in state court threatens personal freedom and can trigger severe immigration consequences for non-citizens. As seasoned criminal defense lawyers and DUI defense lawyers, Fatone Law represents clients facing driving under the influence charges, drug offenses, theft allegations, and domestic violence charges in Stanislaus County Superior Court. Attorney Fatone evaluates arrest procedures and constitutional protections to pursue charge dismissals or negotiated plea agreements that shield non-citizen clients from deportation.

Citizenship, Naturalization, and DACA Renewals

Achieving United States citizenship offers lifelong peace of mind and full civic rights. Fatone Law prepares permanent residents for the naturalization exam and interview, evaluating past citations or travel records to avoid unforeseen complications. The firm also assists young undocumented immigrants with initial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) petitions and timely renewal filings, ensuring they maintain work authorization and legal protection.

Why Central Valley Residents Choose Fatone Law

• Proven Crimmigration Insight: Deep understanding of the critical intersection between California criminal law and federal immigration rules.
• Recognized Legal Excellence: Selected among ThreeBestRated Best Immigration Lawyers and recognized by Best of Modesto.
• Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and California Criminal Bar Association.
• Bilingual Advocacy: Direct representation in English and Spanish, fostering open and transparent attorney-client trust.

If you are looking to hire an experienced immigration lawyer near you in Modesto, contact Fatone Law at (209) 857-8300 to schedule your confidential consultation and begin building your legal defense.