How Much Does a Crimmigration Consultation Cost in Florida?
Crimmigration refers to the intersection of criminal law and immigration law. If you or your client is a noncitizen facing criminal charges — or has already been convicted — understanding the immigration consequences is critical. Attorney fees depend heavily on the stage of the criminal case and the severity of the offense.
Crimmigration attorney fees in Florida run $1,500–$12,000. A pre-plea consultation to advise criminal defense counsel sits at the lower end. Full post-conviction relief representation — including vacatur motions, resentencing, and parallel immigration proceedings — sits at the upper end. ICE-detained clients add urgency and complexity that increases fees.
What Drives the Cost
- Stage of criminal case — pre-plea advice vs. post-conviction relief vs. ICE detention defense
- Charge severity — controlled substance, aggravated felony, or domestic violence charges have severe immigration consequences
- Immigration status — LPRs, visa holders, DACA/TPS recipients each face different bars and consequences
- Post-conviction relief needed — vacatur motions, coram nobis, resentencing are time-intensive
- ICE detention — detained clients require emergency bond hearings and faster work product
- Prior deportation history — prior orders make immigration consequences more severe
What's Included in the Attorney Fee
- Full immigration consequence analysis of the charge and proposed plea
- Written opinion letter for criminal defense counsel (pre-plea)
- Post-conviction relief motions (vacatur, coram nobis, resentencing) — for post-conviction representation
- Coordination with criminal defense attorney on plea alternatives
- Bond hearing representation if detained by ICE
Government Fees (Not Included)
Criminal court filing fees are paid to the state court system and are not included. If post-conviction relief leads to a new immigration filing (e.g., a motion to reopen, I-485, or I-601 waiver), those USCIS fees are separate.
How Location Affects the Fee
Crimmigration work often involves both the criminal court and the immigration court. Criminal court appearances in Tampa and Central Florida carry no surcharge. Appearances in Miami or other distant courts add $1,000–$2,500. Out-of-state criminal courts add $2,000–$5,000 or more for travel.
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