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Best NYC Divorce Lawyers and Divorce Attorneys
Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer in NYC Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, and having the right legal representation is crucial. New York City offers a wide range of divorce attorneys, but selecting the right one for your needs requires careful consideration. Factors to Consider When Choosing a Divorce Lawyer How to choose […]
read moreHow to get out of an SEC Subpoena
SEC Subpoena? Here’s How We Make It Go Away The SEC just dropped a subpoena on your desk. Your hands are shaking. I get it—happened to a hedge fund manager last Tuesday, guy literally threw up in my conference room. Here’s what you need to know: that piece of paper isn’t a death sentence. We’ve killed […]
read moreNYC Sex Offense Deportation Defense Attorney
NYPD arrests for sex offenses trigger automatic immigration consequences through the FBI’s Next Generation Identification system. Most criminal defense lawyers won’t mention this until it’s too late. Non-citizens are getting deported for dismissed cases, false accusations, crimes they were never convicted of. Fingerprints enter a federal database that connects to ICE. How NYPD Booking Triggers Immigration Enforcement […]
read moreEB-1B Outstanding Professor/Researcher Green Card
The Three-Year Rule That Nobody Talks About If you’re a professor or researcher eyeing that EB-1B green card, here’s what your university’s HR department won’t tell you – they start sweating bullets when you hit the 2.5 year mark. Not because they don’t like you, but because the three-year research experience requirement is where most […]
read moreNYC Identity Document Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1546) Deportation
NYC Identity Document Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1546) Deportation The Federal Statute That Changes Everything What is the 18 USC 1546 visa fraud? When federal agents knock on your door with a warrant for identity document fraud, everything changes. 18 U.S.C. 1546 isn’t just another criminal statute – its a deportation trigger that transforms a simple […]
read moreNYC Kidnapping & False Imprisonment Deportation Lawyer
NYC Kidnapping & False Imprisonment Deportation Lawyer When you’re facing kidnapping charges in NYC, and you’re not a US citizen – the stakes couldn’t be higher. You’re not just fighting criminal charges, you’re fighting to stay in this country. At Spodek Law Group, we’ve handled these complex cases where federal kidnapping charges collide with immigration […]
read moreChild Status Protection Act (CSPA) Petition Strategy
Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Petition Strategy The Age-Out Problem That Nobody Talks About Look, if you’re reading this – your kid is probably approaching 21, or maybe they already hit that birthday, and now you’re panicking because the immigration system says they’re no longer a “child.” Every single year, more than 65,000 kids age […]
read moreJ-1 Exchange Visitor Visa—Summer Work Travel
What Actually Happens When 100,000 Students Enter America Each Summer Every summer over 100,000 foreign students flood into the United States on J-1 Exchange Visitor visas for the Summer Work Travel program, and most of them have no idea what theyre getting into.They think they’re coming for easy money and fun – but the reality, […]
read moreNYC Bribery & Public Corruption Immigration Consequences
NYC Bribery & Public Corruption Immigration Consequences If you’re facing bribery or public corruption charges in NYC – and your not a US citizen – the criminal case is only half your problem. At Spodek Law Group we’ve seen clients walk out of criminal court thinking they won, only to get detained by ICE six […]
read moreIIRIRA – the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
The Law That Started in 1996 – And Why Congress Thought It Was Simple What did the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act do? Back in 1996 Congress passed something called IIRIRA – the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. Before this law, immigration judges had way more power to stop deportations. They […]
read moreNYC Criminal Mischief & Property Damage Removal Defense
NYC Criminal Mischief & Property Damage REMOVAL Defense If you’re facing criminal mischief charges in NYC, the first thing you need to know is that these cases revolve around money. Not just the fines you might pay – but the actual dollar amount of damage you allegedly caused. In New York, once property damage hits […]
read moreFOIA Requests for Complete A-File Before Individual Hearing
THE A-FILE CONTAINS YOUR IMMIGRATION LIFE STORY Your A-File — that’s your Alien File, your permanent immigration record — holds every single document you’ve submitted to USCIS since the day you first entered the immigration system. We’re talking about everything. Your I-94 arrival records, your asylum applications, your marriage certificates, your employment authorization documents, every […]
read moreTemporary Protected Status (TPS) – Honduras
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) – Honduras Does Honduras have Temporary Protected Status? Hurricane Mitch killed 10,000 people in Honduras in October 1998, and thats why 57,000 Hondurans have temporary immigration status in the United States today. But heres what nobody tells you — this “temporary” protection has been renewed every 18 months for 25 years, […]
read moreICE Detainers at Rikers Island: Rapid Response Guide
ICE Detainers at Rikers Island: Rapid Response Guide When ICE places a detainer on someone at Rikers Island, everything changes in an instant. That piece of paper transforms a regular criminal case into an immigration nightmare — and most people dont understand whats actually happening until its too late. An ICE detainer, formally known as […]
read moreNYC Marijuana Possession Post-Legalization ICE Defense
NYC Marijuana Possession Post-Legalization ICE Defense You’re probably thinking marijuana is legal in New York now,so whats the problem? The reality nobody’s talking about – New York State might have legalized cannabis through the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in 2021, but federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance. And […]
read moreNYC Cocaine & Heroin Trafficking Deportation Attorney
When federal agents arrest you for cocaine or heroin trafficking in New York City, you’re not just facing prison time – if your not a U.S. citizen, your staring down the barrel of deportation that will separate you from everything and everyone you’ve built your life around. The intersection of federal drug laws and immigration […]
read moreNYC Prescription Drug Fraud Immigration Defense Lawyer
When Federal Prescription Fraud Meets Immigration Status Federal prescription fraud charges and immigration status – this combination creates a legal nightmare that most attorneys never see coming. According to recent DEA enforcement data, healthcare professionals on visas face a 47% higher likelihood of federal prosecution compared to citizen practitioners, not because they commit more fraud […]
read moreResponding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand – What You NEED to Know
Responding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand – What You NEED to Know You just got served with a Civil Investigative Demand from the Department of Justice. Your mind is racing. You’re thinking – what do I do now? We get it. At Spodek Law Group, we’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate these waters, and […]
read moreResponding to a DOJ Civil Investigative Demand
RECEIVED A DOJ CID? This is the moment where many businesses freeze. The letter from the Department of Justice lands on your desk, and every rumor you ever heard about dawn raids, million-dollar fines, and executives in handcuffs floods your mind. If you ignore that anxiety, the clock will not pause; the statutory deadline to […]
read more440.10 Vacatur Motion
The Clock Is Ticking—and ICE Loves Old Skeletons Your green card survived Y2K, flip phones, and three presidents, yet a dusty Notice to Appear just detonated in your mailbox. You feel blind-sided. Reality check: the government’s removal machine runs on relic convictions because they’re low-hanging fruit. The question isn’t “Why me?” It’s “What next?” Two […]
read moreNYC Immigration Lawyers
NYC Immigration Lawyers FAQ: What to Do When ICE Is at Your Door Why Are You Reading This at 3 AM? Look. I know why your here. Its 3 AM and you cant sleep because ICE was at your neighbors apartment yesterday—or maybe your cousin got that letter from USCIS that makes no sense—or your […]
read moreHow Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Cost in New York?
HOW MUCH DOES A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER COST IN NEW YORK? How much does a criminal lawyer cost in New York? Spodek Law Group, which was created by Todd Spodek, is often asked about the costs of hiring a criminal defense lawyer in New York. This question that many people ask is important, because it […]
read moreERC Audit Defenses
ERC AUDIT DEFENSES WE WON’T SUGARCOAT IT—the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a big deal, and if you claimed it wrong, you could be in serious trouble. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been coming down strong on those who took ERC benefits that were not legally allowed. If you get audited and lose, you […]
read moreSEC SUBPOENAS AND WELLS NOTICES
SEC SUBPOENAS AND WELLS NOTICES SPODEK LAW GROUP, is a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. We have over 50 years of combined experience, and our criminal defense attorneys are committed to helping people who face potential legal actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Can SEC issue a subpoena? […]
read moreWhat Happens If My Company’s Financial Records Are Subpoenaed?
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY COMPANY’S FINANCIAL RECORDS ARE SUBPOENAED? Subpoenas that were issued by federal agencies, like the Department of Justice or the IRS, can be scary. If you’re reading this, it’s because you need real answers. We are Spodek Law Group, a premier, and award winning, nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd […]
read moreWhat to Do If a Grand Jury Subpoena Demands Your Notes or Emails
WHAT TO DO IF A GRAND JURY SUBPOENA DEMANDS YOUR NOTES OR EMAILS Don’t confuse yourself. A grand jury subpoena that was issued by a federal prosecutor is a big deal, and you can get into serious trouble if you ignore the grand jury subpoena. This isn’t the time to hope things disappear, because that […]
read moreWHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M UNDER A FINRA INVESTIGATION?
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I’M UNDER A FINRA INVESTIGATION? If you’re on this page, it’s because you—or someone close to you—has FINRA breathing down your neck. We get it. At Spodek Law Group, we understand the stress of being under a regulatory microscope. Our law firm handles complex financial and federal cases, and we’re […]
read moreWhat Happens If You Refuse to Testify Before a Grand Jury?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REFUSE TO TESTIFY BEFORE A GRAND JURY? JURORS WANT THE TRUTH Can you refuse to testify at a grand jury? A grand jury that was convened to investigate possible crimes has the power to subpoena you. That means you might get a piece of paper ordering you to appear in court, […]
read moreReceived a FINRA 8210 Letter? Steps to Take Immediately
FINRA 8210 LETTER Why You Need to Care About This If you work in the securities industry, you may have heard of a FINRA 8210 letter. This letter that was created under the rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) can be a very big issue, because using it – FINRA can demand that […]
read moreWhat Happens if You Ignore a FINRA Inquiry?
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU IGNORE A FINRA INQUIRY We’re Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek, and we’re going to be brutally honest with you right now. Ignoring a FINRA inquiry that was delivered to you is a risk. This one move can put your entire career in jeopardy. […]
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