Prosecution for immigration crimes, especially illegal reentry after removal, have risen sharply across the country in the last several years. The crime of illegal reentry is found in Title 8 of the United States Code of Laws, Section 1326, and it states that any alien who has been formally removed or excluded from the United States, and who thereafter has entered, attempted to enter or has been found in the United States, without first obtaining consent from the Attorney General to reapply for admission, is guilty of a crime.

Immigration law is highly complex. To properly defend a...

When an Immigration Court has ordered that person be deported or removed from the United States, but there are compelling humanitarian reasons that the person cannot leave the United States (for example, as U.S. Citizen family members with special circumstances who rely upon this person), it is possible to apply for “Stay of Removal” with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These applications are filed directly with the local ICE office. If you are interested in learning more about Stays of Removal, please contact our office for a consultation.

In South Carolina, an arrest for a charge of Assault and Battery can range from a level of High and Aggravated to degrees varying from First, Second and Third Degree. Each level or degree of Assault and Battery carries with it a separate set of fines and penalties ranging from zero to twenty years of imprisonment. Given the seriousness of Assault and Battery offenses, it is important you seek experienced legal counsel to protect your rights, thoroughly investigate the case, and raise any possible defenses to avoid a punishing conviction. Mr. Torres will vigorously fight for your defense if...

Family Petitions for Spouse, Parents, Children and Siblings. If you are a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident and would like to petition for a family member to gain legal permanent resident status, the Torres Law Firm can assist you with this process.

Foreign nationals who meet certain criteria, including entering the United States with inspection, may be eligible for adjustment of status, a process which enable them to apply for Legal Permanent Residency without leaving the United States. The Torres Law firm assists clients with preparation of Adjustment of Status applications for submission to USCIS, and also attends interviews with clients at the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services Field Office located in Charleston, South Carolina.