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The Torres Law Firm, PA is a full service law firm providing legal assistance and advice to individuals and businesses throughout South Carolina, with an emphasis on immigration, civil litigation, and criminal defense practice. Located in Charleston, Torres Law Firm, PA provides professional legal services to its clients in an effective, personal and quality manner.


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Charleston Immigration Lawyers - Clair Xidis Torres and Marco Torres

  • Federal Illegal Re-Entry

    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...

  • Stay of Deportation

    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.

  • Assault & Battery

    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 Immigration

    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.

  • Adjustment of Status

    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.

About Us

Attorney Marco Torres opened the Torres Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina in 2005. After serving as a Charleston County Public Defender, and working at a private litigation firm, Mr. Torres recognized the need for a law firm in the Charleston area that could offer quality immigration and criminal defense services to a diverse group of individuals, including the growing Spanish speaking community.

In 2010, Marco’s wife, Attorney Claire Xidis Torres joined the Torres Law Firm after several years practicing civil litigation at a large law firm. Claire and Marco enjoy working together on legal strategy and assisting clients as they navigate the U.S. immigration system.

Charleston Immigration Attorneys - Torres Law Firm Team