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Immigration and criminal defense attorney in West Allis
West Allis is ten minutes from the Lugo Law LLC office. Its municipal citations are heard in the city court and criminal charges in Milwaukee County; both can affect your license and your immigration status. Attorney Javier Irizarry Lugo works in Spanish and English.
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What we handle in West Allis
- West Allis Municipal Court citations (traffic, driving without a license, ordinances) when they carry license or immigration consequences.
- Criminal charges of West Allis residents in Milwaukee County Circuit Court: misdemeanors, felonies and OWI.
- Immigration cases: family petitions, residency, citizenship, DACA, TPS, waivers and defense before the immigration court.
Courts and offices that matter for your case
- West Allis Municipal Court
- 11301 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227, tel. 414-302-8181. Handles the city's municipal and traffic citations.
- Milwaukee County Circuit Court
- 901 N 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233. Criminal (non-municipal) charges from West Allis are heard here.
- ICE, Milwaukee office
- 310 E Knapp St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, for supervision check-ins. Confirm the address before going; ICE announced plans to move.
- Chicago Immigration Court
- 55 E Monroe St, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60603. Decides Wisconsin immigration cases.
How to get to the office from West Allis
- South on 76th Street (South 76th Street), past Oklahoma Ave and Howard Ave, to 4818, between Howard and Layton. About 10 minutes.
- Alternative: Greenfield Ave or National Ave east to 76th, then south.
- No-cost parking next to the building. Suite 111.
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Choose your situation
I have immigration court→I have charges and I'm worried about my status→ICE detained a family member→My case was denied→I'm afraid to return to my country→I want to file for my spouse or child→I was arrested→I have an OWI / DUI→I was stopped without a license→
Common questions
I got a West Allis citation for driving without a license. Does it affect my status?
A municipal citation is usually not a criminal conviction, but repeated ones can become criminal charges and immigration judges see them. Bring the citation before paying it.
Can West Allis Municipal Court put me in jail?
Municipal courts impose fines and can suspend a license; jail for nonpayment is limited. A county criminal charge can carry jail.
How close is the office?
About 10 minutes down 76th Street. Consultations can also be by phone or video.
Do you work in Spanish?
Yes, the attorney personally handles cases in Spanish and English.
Where we serve: Milwaukee · Racine · Waukesha · Kenosha · Greenfield
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