Deportation defense in Los Angeles, California
This page is for people in Los Angeles facing removal (deportation) proceedings in immigration court. It explains the right to counsel, how to check your case and hearing, and links to licensed lawyers with immigration on record.
The right to a lawyer[3]
People in removal proceedings have the right to be represented by a lawyer, but at no expense to the government. The government does not appoint one.
Check your case[2][1]
Immigration courts are run by the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Its Automated Case Information service shows the status of a case using the person's A-Number.
Do not miss a hearing[4]
If a person does not attend a hearing after written notice was given to them or their lawyer, the judge can order removal in their absence.
Steps to take[2][5]
- Find your A-Number on your Notice to Appear.
- Check your case status online.
- Speak with a lawyer or accredited representative before your hearing. The California Department of Social Services funds community-based organizations that provide legal services to immigrants who live in California.
Lawyers in Los Angeles, California
The directory lists 9,698 lawyers with an active California license and an office of record in Los Angeles, California; 268 of them have Immigration as a practice area on record (listed in the directory's source file; origin not confirmed, not a certification).
A license record shows a lawyer may practice. It does not show experience with a specific kind of case.
You can check any lawyer's license yourself with the State Bar of California lookup.
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Questions
Will the court give me a free lawyer?[3]
No. You have the right to a lawyer, but at no expense to the government.
Where can I check my hearing date?[2]
The Automated Case Information service shows basic case status by A-Number; the immigration court can confirm hearing details.
You choose which lawyer to contact and what to share. Nothing you type is sent to a lawyer without your say-so.
Sources
- Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Justice (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
- Automated case information, U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
- 8 U.S.C. section 1362 (right to counsel), Legal Information Institute (text of the U.S. Code). Checked 2026-10-30.
- 8 U.S.C. section 1229a (removal proceedings), Legal Information Institute (text of the U.S. Code). Checked 2026-10-30.
- Immigration Services, California Department of Social Services (official). Checked 2026-10-30.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Laws change and every situation is different. Check the official sources linked here and talk to a licensed lawyer about your facts.
Reviewed and last updated 2026-10-31. To report an error, write to notices@esqcopilot.com.