Post Conviction Relief
May 9, 2026
Many people need to obtain a copy of their California criminal record for employment, professional licensing, immigration matters, background checks, firearm eligibility reviews, or simply to verify what appears on their record. In the practice of a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney and a Los Angeles Post-Conviction Attorney, we frequently help clients confirm that their criminal history was properly updated after post-conviction relief was granted by the court. This issue commonly arises after a conviction has been vacated, dismissed, expunged, reduced to a misdemeanor, or otherwise modified under California law, including relief granted under California Penal Code sections 1016.5 and 1473.7 for immigration-related consequences. Even after a judge signs an order granting relief, it is important to verify that all […]
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October 12, 2025
Introduction In California criminal defense practice, motions under Penal Code § 1473.7 have become an important tool for noncitizen defendants seeking to undo a plea entered without a meaningful understanding of immigration consequences. But a common misconception is that winning a § 1473.7 motion automatically forces the court to dismiss the underlying complaint or information. The 2023 appellate decision in People v. Vaca (89 Cal. App. 5th 1113) rejects that notion. As a criminal defense attorney based in Los Angeles, I emphasize aggressive post-conviction relief strategies — yet I also caution clients about statutory and judicial limits. Below’s a deeper dive into Vaca and why this decision matters to anyone pursuing § 1473.7 relief in California. The decision teaches us […]
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September 28, 2025
As a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, one of the most critical parts of protecting a non-citizen client is ensuring that a plea is “immigration-safe.” Many immigrants in California have found themselves in removal (deportation) proceedings years after taking a plea deal they did not fully understand. Fortunately, under California Penal Code §1473.7, you may have a legal right to vacate your conviction if your prior attorney failed to properly advise or negotiate an immigration-safe plea. Legal Background: Padilla v. Kentucky and People v. Bautista The U.S. Supreme Court in Padilla v. Kentucky (2010) held that a defense attorney provides ineffective assistance of counsel when they fail to advise a non-citizen client about the immigration consequences of a guilty plea. […]
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July 27, 2025
Если вы столкнулись с угрозой депортации из-за уголовного приговора, вынесенного в прошлом, у вас все еще есть шанс изменить ситуацию. В Калифорнии действуют специальные юридические механизмы, позволяющие отменить осуждение, если в момент заключения сделки о признании вины (плеа) вы не осознавали всех иммиграционных последствий. Обратитесь к русскоязычному адвокату в Лос-Анджелесе, который имеет опыт в делах по отмене приговоров и защите миграционного статуса. Специалисты в области постконвикшн (post-conviction) часто добиваются отмены приговоров на основании статей 1473.7 и 1016.5 Уголовного кодекса Калифорнии. Основания для отмены приговора: что важно знать Многие иммигранты заключают сделки с правосудием, не осознавая, что даже незначительное обвинение может повлечь за собой депортацию или отказ в получении грин-карты. Закон Калифорнии позволяет отменить приговор, если: Недавнее дело, подтверждающее успех такой […]
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If you’re facing immigration consequences from a past conviction, you may be eligible to reverse that conviction under California Penal Code sections 1473.7 or 1016.5. As a trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Los Angeles and experienced Post Conviction Attorney Los Angeles, I’ve helped countless clients clean their criminal records and protect their immigration status by filing motions to vacate convictions based on legal errors and lack of understanding. Understanding PC 1473.7 and PC 1016.5: Relief for Immigrants In California, a conviction may be vacated under Penal Code § 1473.7 when a noncitizen defendant did not “meaningfully understand” or “knowingly accept” the immigration consequences of a plea. This law applies even if Los Angeles defendant was warned about immigration consequences under PC […]
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June 18, 2025
Адвокат по уголовным делам в Лос-АнджелесеРусскоговорящий адвокат в Лос-Анджелесе Введение Если вы не гражданин США и у вас есть уголовный приговор—even очень старый—это может повлиять на ваш иммиграционный статус. Судимость может привести к депортации, отказу в грин-карте или проблемам с натурализацией. Как русскоговорящий адвокат в Лос-Анджелесе, я помогаю клиентам отменять судимости через процесс, называемый post-conviction relief (пост-осуждённое освобождение), чтобы защитить их от иммиграционных последствий. Что такое post-conviction relief? Это юридическая процедура, с помощью которой можно изменить или отменить уже вынесенный приговор. Это особенно важно для иммигрантов, потому что иммиграционные суды признают только те отмены, которые основаны на ошибке в судопроизводстве — например, если адвокат не объяснил иммиграционные последствия. Что не работает для иммиграции: Что может помочь: Важные прецеденты Дело Pickering […]
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May 10, 2025
By: Alex Andryuschenko, Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction Relief Attorney in Los Angeles. New Law Shows How A Vacated Conviction Can Save You from Deportation: By: Alex Andryuschenko, Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction Relief Attorney in Los Angeles In a major victory for immigrants fighting deportation, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that vacating a criminal conviction based on a constitutional violation can provide a powerful basis to reopen deportation (removal) proceedings—even after the deadline has passed. The case, Bent v. Garland (2024), shines a spotlight on a critical tool for non-citizens: California Penal Code § 1473.7, which allows individuals to challenge old convictions that were the result of an involuntary plea, often due to not being properly advised of […]
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June 22, 2019
Post Conviction relief discussion for immigrant including motions to withdraw plea under PC 1016.5 and PC 1473.7. Relief from deportation and denial of immigration status
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