Facing Deportation? Get Experienced Defense
Removal proceedings move quickly, but you do not have to face them alone. We step in right away, explain exactly where your case stands, and build a defense around your story.
- Bilingual representation, English & Spanish
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Federal court background
Deportation Defense Guided by Experience and Understanding
Marcia A. Alvarez Benavidez, Esq. is a bilingual immigration attorney born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Having navigated the immigration process herself, she brings a rare combination of personal insight and legal expertise to every removal case she handles.
Before founding her practice, Attorney Alvarez Benavidez served as Courtroom Deputy to the Honorable Leslie Abrams Gardner in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. In deportation defense, where deadlines are short and procedure often decides outcomes, that experience inside a federal courtroom gives her clients a meaningful advantage.
She represents individuals and families in immigration court in both English and Spanish, from bond hearings through appeals. While based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and serving the greater Charleston area, including Summerville, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, and Ladson, immigration is federal law. That means Marcia A. Alvarez Benavidez, Esq. is able to represent clients anywhere in the United States and its territories.
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Licensed to practice law in the State of California
How We Defend Your Case
Representation at every stage of removal proceedings, for clients in the greater Charleston area and all U.S. states and territories.
Bond Hearings
When a loved one is detained, release is usually the most urgent priority. We prepare and present a bond request to the immigration judge, gathering the evidence of community ties, family support, and good moral character that shows you are neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community. If bond is denied or set too high, we look at every avenue for review.
Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of removal can allow you to remain in the United States permanently despite proceedings against you. We assess whether you meet the requirements for continuous physical presence, good moral character, and the hardship standard that applies to your case. From there we build the documentary record, from tax and medical records to declarations from family, that immigration judges expect to see.
Motions to Reopen or Reconsider
A closed case is not always the end of the road. If new evidence has emerged, your circumstances have changed, or you were ordered removed without ever having a real chance to be heard, a motion to reopen or reconsider may put your case back before the court. We move quickly, because these motions carry strict deadlines and demand a precise legal argument.
Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
If an immigration judge has ruled against you, you generally have only 30 days to appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals. We review the record and hearing transcript for legal and factual errors, then prepare the written brief that frames those errors for the Board. Where appropriate, we also advise on further review in the federal courts of appeals.
From First Call to Case Resolution
Removal proceedings can feel overwhelming, especially when a hearing date is already set. Our process is designed to bring order to your case, keep you informed, and give you confidence at every stage.
Consultation
We start with a confidential consultation to learn your story, review your Notice to Appear and any court notices, and assess your options and deadlines. No pressure. Just clarity about where your case stands.
Strategy
Every removal case is different. We develop a defense strategy tailored to your history, your family circumstances, and your hearing calendar, whether that means bond, cancellation of removal, a motion, or an appeal.
Action
We prepare and file all pleadings and supporting evidence, communicate with the immigration court, ICE, and USCIS on your behalf, and appear with you to advocate at every hearing.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We provide immigration representation across all 50 states and worldwide. Consultations are available during evenings and weekends to accommodate your schedule, because we understand that life does not always happen between 9 and 5.
Every immigration journey begins with a conversation. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation with Attorney Alvarez Benavidez.