Magilligan Law - Hollywood, FL

Strategic Criminal Defense and Immigration Counsel in Hollywood

Facing state criminal charges or navigating the intricacies of United States immigration law can be one of the most frightening experiences in a person's life. Located on Hollywood Boulevard, Magilligan Law provides honest, dedicated, and non-judgmental legal representation to clients throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County. Founded in 2007, the firm bridges the vital intersection between criminal justice and immigration law, ensuring that non-citizens and citizens alike receive thorough protection against government overreach.

Firm partner David Magilligan brings invaluable trial experience as a former assistant state attorney, giving him profound insight into how prosecutors construct cases, gather evidence, and present arguments before judges and juries. Partner Consuelo De La Ossa-Magilligan leads the immigration practice, fighting tirelessly against deportation and securing lawful status for individuals and families. Together, they recognize that a criminal charge can carry catastrophic immigration consequences, including deportation or denial of citizenship. When clients need to hire a criminal defense lawyer or find an immigration attorney who will stand with them from start to finish, Magilligan Law delivers personal, attentive advocacy.

Comprehensive Criminal Defense and Immigration Services

Magilligan Law provides full-spectrum legal representation across state criminal courts and federal immigration authorities:

• Domestic Violence Defense: Defending against misdemeanor and felony battery allegations, restraining order hearings, and protecting clients from severe domestic injunction penalties.
• Drug Crime Defense: Defending individuals accused of marijuana possession, cocaine charges, prescription drug offenses, and drug trafficking across South Florida.
• DUI and Traffic Crimes: Challenging breath tests, roadside procedures, and traffic stops to protect driving records and prevent mandatory driver license suspensions.
• Theft and Violent Crimes: Representing clients charged with grand theft, shoplifting, burglary, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses in Broward criminal courts.
• Deportation Defense: Advocating for non-citizens facing removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, including bond redeterminations and relief hearings.
• Family Immigration and Green Cards: Guiding clients through marriage-based adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers of inadmissibility, and citizenship naturalization.
• Criminal Immigration (Crimmigration): Structuring strategic criminal case negotiations to avoid convictions that trigger mandatory removal or crimes of moral turpitude.

Why Choose Magilligan Law

Clients facing severe legal turmoil rely on Magilligan Law for its distinct blend of courtroom tenacity and client care:

• Former Prosecutor Advantage: Attorney David Magilligan's prosecutorial background allows the defense team to pinpoint evidentiary weaknesses early in the case.
• Dual Defense Synergy: The firm's dual mastery of criminal defense and federal immigration ensures clients never face unanticipated deportation risks from plea bargains.
• Direct Attorney Access: Clients work directly with attorneys David and Consuelo rather than being handed off to paralegals or junior associates.
• Bilingual Representation: Consultations and case communications are conducted fluently in English and Spanish to ensure full legal clarity.

Schedule a Free Consultation at Magilligan Law

Do not navigate the Florida criminal justice system or federal immigration proceedings alone. If you need an aggressive criminal defense attorney or a trusted immigration lawyer in Hollywood, Florida, reach out to Magilligan Law today to arrange your confidential case evaluation.