Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law - Kansas City, MO

Fearless Advocacy for Immigrants' Rights

Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law is a nationally renowned immigration litigation firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 2003 by partners Rekha Sharma-Crawford and W. Michael Sharma-Crawford, the firm has earned a reputation for taking on the toughest, most complex immigration cases that other lawyers turn away. They are true litigators, unafraid to challenge the government in federal court to protect the rights of non-citizens. Rekha Sharma-Crawford is a celebrated legal mind, often referred to as a ”firebrand” for her passionate defense of due process and her successful arguments before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The firm operates with a philosophy that the law should treat everyone equally, regardless of their citizenship status. They specialize in Removal Defense, fighting deportation orders with innovative legal strategies. Beyond their private practice, the partners founded The Clinic at Sharma-Crawford, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal representation to low-income immigrants facing removal, demonstrating their deep commitment to justice and community service. The firm's attorneys are frequent speakers at national conferences and are recognized leaders in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Specialized Immigration Litigation

Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law focuses on high-stakes immigration matters:

• Deportation Defense: Aggressive representation in Immigration Court for individuals facing removal proceedings.
• Federal Litigation: Filing lawsuits against government agencies (like USCIS or ICE) for unreasonable delays (Mandamus) or unlawful detention.
• Appeals: skillfully handling appeals before the BIA and Federal Circuit Courts to overturn unjust decisions 📝.
• Crimmigration: Advising on the complex intersection of criminal law and immigration consequences.
• Family Immigration: Assisting with marriage-based green cards, fiancé visas, and family reunification.

Westside Community Hub

The firm is located at 515 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, in the heart of Kansas City's historic Westside neighborhood. This location places them deeply within the community they serve. The office is housed in a renovated building that reflects the firm's modern and bold approach to law. The team is culturally sensitive and multilingual, offering services in Hindi and Urdu in addition to English, ensuring that clients from diverse backgrounds feel understood and represented.

We keep going when others give up. Holding the government accountable is what we do. Protecting your rights is what this is all about.

The Sharma-Crawford Difference

• National Leaders: Rekha Sharma-Crawford is a published author and a recipient of the AILA Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation.
• Creative Strategists: Known for crafting novel legal arguments that set new precedents in immigration law.
• Holistic Support: They don't just handle cases; they support the whole person, often stepping in during emergencies or ICE raids.
• Non-Profit Heart: Founders of a legal clinic that bridges the gap for those who cannot afford private counsel.

Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law is the firm you call when the stakes are highest. If you are facing deportation, indefinite detention, or a complex legal hurdle, Rekha and Michael Sharma-Crawford provide the fearless, expert, and relentless advocacy needed to fight for your life in America.