Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

border protection

i have been arrested in the border of san diego but there were no charges filed against me, how can i get a copy of the arrest and anything stating that there were no charges filed against me?


Asked on 7/07/09, 8:50 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

Ellaine Loreto Law Offices of Ellaine Loreto

Re: border protection

Good Evening:

Do you remember if they took your fingerprints at the border?

In order to find out what charges are on your record, you can request an FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) check of your background. You would have to find an office that can take your fingerprints for this.

Even though your FBI/DOJ record may be clear, immigration may still have a notation of your arrest at the border, which could have a negative affect on any application for visa.

To discuss your specific case further, kindly email me at [email protected], or refer to our contact information on our website at www.loretomedinalaw.com. We offer a FREE initial consultation and payment plans.

Note: The above response is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice, nor to create an attorney-client relationship, which can only be established through payment of consideration.

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Answered on 7/07/09, 10:38 pm
Alice Yardum-Hunter Alice M. Yardum-Hunter, a Law Corp.

Re: border protection

You can do a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request which sometimes can be filed and responded to at the border Customs and Border Protection office, but they're not supposed to handle them locally, so you can't be sure it will be handled there. I would file a request there as well as in Washington.

I would be happy to help you out if you contact me offline. Check me out at http://www.yardum-hunter.com, fill out a consultation request there at http://www.yardum-hunter.com/Main/Consultation.asp or email me at [email protected]. Until then, please don't rely on this as legal advice.

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Answered on 7/07/09, 11:01 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: border protection

You probably need an attorney , who arrested you? If you are in Southern California contact me to discuss your case.

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Answered on 7/14/09, 10:59 am
Daniel Hanlon Hanlon Law Group, P.C.

Re: border protection

Dear Inquirer:

You may want to send your fingerprints for an FBI clearance and/or obtain a copy of any US immigration records under the Freedom of Information Act(FOIA).

I recommend that you visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com or email me at [email protected] if you would like to schedule an appointment for a confidential consultation to discuss this matter further.

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Answered on 7/08/09, 6:14 pm


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