The Law Offices of Patrick Kolasinski - Modesto, CA

Compassionate Immigration and Criminal Defense in Modesto

Navigating the United States immigration system or defending against a criminal charge is a deeply personal and stressful journey. When your family's unity, legal status, or personal liberty is on the line, you need to find a lawyer who understands the immigrant experience firsthand and fights tenaciously for your rights. Located on 14th Street in downtown Modesto, California, The Law Offices of Patrick Kolasinski serves immigrants, workers, and families throughout Stanislaus County, the Central Valley, and nationwide. Founding attorney Patrick Michael Kolasinski was raised in Poland, South Africa, and California, giving him profound empathy for the challenges foreign nationals face. Having earned his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and gained admission to the California Bar in 2009, attorney Kolasinski combines extensive federal court experience with approachable, honest advocacy.

Strategic Counsel from Experienced Immigration Lawyers

Federal immigration regulations are stringent, with frequent policy shifts creating serious hurdles for applicants. As seasoned immigration lawyers, the practice guides clients through every phase of USCIS filings, consular processing, and immigration court defense:

• Family reunification petitions: Assisting U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in sponsoring spouses, children, parents, and siblings through family immigration lawyers services.
• Deportation and removal defense: Defending individuals in deportation hearings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) with dedicated deportation defense lawyers.
• Naturalization and citizenship: Guiding permanent residents through naturalization interviews, N-400 applications, and civics testing with proficient citizenship lawyers.
• Humanitarian relief and asylum: Assisting vulnerable clients with affirmative and defensive asylum applications, U-visas for crime victims, VAWA petitions, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
• Employment and tech visas: Collaborating with business and work visa lawyers to handle H-1B compliance, labor certifications, and National Interest Waivers (NIW).

Specialized DUI Defense and Post-Conviction Relief

For non-citizens and permanent residents, even a single criminal conviction can trigger devastating immigration consequences, including mandatory detention and deportation. As a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense, attorney Patrick Kolasinski serves as a skilled dui/dwi defense lawyer who understands the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. The firm investigates police stops, contests breath tests, and pursues post-conviction relief motions to vacate past guilty pleas that threaten clients' immigration status.

Why Central Valley Families Choose Patrick Kolasinski

Clients choose to hire an attorney from The Law Offices of Patrick Kolasinski because the firm couples deep legal expertise with approachable, caring communication. Recognized for over ten consecutive years as one of the Three Best Immigration Lawyers in Modesto, attorney Kolasinski dedicates ten percent of his practice to pro bono representation for clients in need. Fluent in English and Polish, with Spanish-speaking staff on site, the office ensures seamless communication for the Central Valley's diverse community. When you need a lawyer urgently to challenge an immigration detainer or handle a pressing court deadline, the practice responds promptly. Contact The Law Offices of Patrick Kolasinski in Modesto today to consult an attorney dedicated to keeping your family together.