Law Office of Nelson Mendez - Oxnard, CA

Strategic Immigration and Crimmigration Defense in Oxnard

Navigating United States immigration law requires knowledgeable, persistent legal counsel. Located on Saviers Road in Oxnard, California, the Law Office of Nelson Mendez has defended immigrant families and workers across Ventura County since 1999. Whether facing removal proceedings or applying for legal status, clients find a steadfast advocate in sole practitioner Nelson Alberto Mendez.

Attorney Nelson Mendez earned his law degree from the University of Idaho College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1999. He has dedicated his career to fighting for noncitizens before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and federal appellate courts. When clients need a lawyer who understands the human stakes of deportation, Attorney Mendez delivers tailored advocacy.

Tenacious Removal Defense and Immigration Court Litigation

Facing removal before an immigration judge is an urgent crisis. The deportation defense lawyers at the firm construct rigorous defenses to stop removal and protect family unity:

• Cancellation of removal for non-permanent residents demonstrating continuous presence and hardship to relatives.
• Cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents facing deportation due to past criminal convictions.
• Asylum applications, withholding of removal, and protection under the United Nations Convention Against Torture (CAT).
• Immigration bond hearings and detention release advocacy before immigration courts in Adelanto, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana.
• Motions to reopen, motions to reconsider, and administrative stays of deportation.
• Inadmissibility waivers, including Form I-601 and provisional unlawful presence waivers (Form I-601A).

Federal Appellate Practice and Ninth Circuit Petitions

When immigration judges or the BIA issue adverse rulings, taking your case to federal court is essential. Attorney Nelson Mendez possesses extensive experience handling petitions for review before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, successfully securing remands for immigrants whose administrative options have been exhausted.

Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, and Citizenship

Keeping families legally united in the United States is at the heart of the firm's practice. Attorney Mendez guides clients through every phase of USCIS applications, providing:

• Family-based immigrant petitions (Form I-130) for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of United States citizens and permanent residents.
• Adjustment of status filings to obtain lawful permanent residency (green cards) within the United States.
• Consular processing assistance, National Visa Center documentation, and consular interview preparation.
• Citizenship lawyers representation, guiding permanent residents through the N-400 naturalization interview and testing process.
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions and U-Visas for victims of designated qualifying crimes.

Crimmigration and Post-Conviction Relief for Noncitizens

For noncitizens, even minor criminal charges can trigger mandatory detention and deportation. Attorney Mendez provides experienced crimmigration defense, representing immigrants facing DUI, drug, or theft charges to avoid deportation consequences. He also files post-conviction relief motions to vacate prior convictions, restoring eligibility for legal status.

Why Choose the Law Office of Nelson Mendez

Clients work directly with Attorney Mendez rather than rotating staff. Fluent in Spanish and dedicated to Oxnard, he provides honest, realistic case evaluations. If you need to find an immigration lawyer with over 25 years of proven courtroom dedication in Ventura County, call the Saviers Road office today to schedule your consultation.