Facing an ICE Arrest or Deportation Right Now? Get Emergency Help

If ICE has detained you or a loved one, you've received a Notice to Appear, or a deportation flight is already scheduled, every hour matters. Attorney Ahmad Yakzan handles emergency bond hearings, stays of removal, and ICE arrests across Florida — including nights and weekends. Call (656) 236-0205 now, or keep reading for what to do immediately.

What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door

You Do Not Have to Open the Door Unless ICE has a judicial warrant signed by a judge — not an administrative warrant — you are not required to open your door. Ask them to slide the warrant under the door. An ICE administrative warrant (Form I-200) does not give them the right to enter your home.
You Have the Right to Remain Silent You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status, where you were born, or how you entered the country. Say clearly: "I am exercising my right to remain silent. I want to speak to my attorney."
Do Not Sign Anything ICE officers may pressure you to sign documents — including voluntary departure orders. Do not sign anything without your attorney present. Signing the wrong document can waive your right to a hearing before a judge.
Record the Encounter You have the right to record interactions with ICE agents. Note badge numbers, names, and vehicle information. This evidence can be critical if your rights were violated during the encounter.
You Have the Right to a Hearing Even if you are detained, you have the right to appear before an immigration judge. You have the right to be represented by an attorney at your own expense. Do not accept removal without seeing a judge.
Make a Safety Plan for Your Family Prepare a family emergency plan now: designate a trusted person to care for your children, keep important documents accessible, and memorize your attorney's phone number. Preparation saves families.

I've Been Where You Are

My name is Ahmad Yakzan. I came to the United States as an immigrant with the dream of becoming a lawyer. Today, I've spent over 15 years fighting to protect that same dream for others.

I know the fear you're feeling right now. I know what it means to build a life here and have it threatened. That's why I fight as hard as I do — because this isn't just a case file to me. It's your family. Your future. Your American Dream.

I've defended over 500 clients against removal across every immigration court in Florida. I handle bond hearings, BIA appeals, federal court challenges, and emergency stays of removal. When I take your case, I don't stop until every option has been fought for.

Call Ahmad Now or request an emergency consultation online.

Founder, American Dream Law Office PLLC

Ahmad Yakzan, Esq.

Stetson University College of Law, JD 2008
Florida Bar Admitted (2011)
N.D. Fla., M.D. Fla., S.D. Fla. Federal Courts
D.C. District Court, W.D. Texas, D.N.M. & D. Colo.
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2017-2020
#1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Legal Education
Fluent: English, Spanish, Arabic
500+ Removal Defense Cases

Not an active emergency, but still worried about a case in progress? Read more about our full deportation defense representation, including options for relief and what to expect at each hearing.

Emergency Immigration Situations We Handle

ICE Detention & Arrests Arrested by ICE at home, work, or during a traffic stop. I file emergency bond motions and fight for your immediate release while preparing your removal defense.
Criminal Convictions & Deportation A DUI, drug charge, or other conviction triggered removal proceedings. This is crimmigration — the intersection of criminal and immigration law — and it's my specialty.
Notice to Appear (NTA) You received a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court. Your first hearing date is approaching fast. I prepare your defense strategy and represent you through every hearing.
Asylum Denials & Appeals Your asylum case was denied and you've been ordered removed. I file BIA appeals, federal court petitions for review, and emergency motions to reopen — every legal avenue to keep you safe.
Emergency Stays of Removal You have a deportation flight scheduled. I file emergency stays of removal with the BIA and federal courts to stop your removal while we fight your case.
TPS Terminations & Parole Revocations Your TPS or humanitarian parole was terminated and you're now in removal proceedings. I fight to find alternative forms of relief to keep you in the United States legally.

How We Fight for Your Release

Emergency Assessment I review your case immediately — your immigration history, criminal record if any, family ties, and every possible form of relief. We identify your strongest defense within the first consultation.
Bond Hearing If you're detained, I fight for your release on bond. I prepare compelling evidence of community ties, employment history, and non-flight risk to get you home to your family while we build your case.
Build Your Defense I investigate every angle — cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding, Convention Against Torture, prosecutorial discretion, and U-visa eligibility. I gather evidence, secure expert witnesses, and prepare your testimony.
Court Representation I stand beside you in Immigration Court, cross-examine government witnesses, present your case to the judge, and fight for every form of relief available. If the judge rules against us, I appeal to the BIA and federal courts.

Every Hour You Wait Is an Hour Lost

Deportation cases move fast. The sooner you call, the more options I have to fight for you. Don't navigate this alone. Evening and weekend appointments are available (5–9 PM & Sat/Sun).

Call (656) 236-0205 or request an emergency consultation online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if ICE arrests a family member?

Stay calm and do not give ICE any information about the person's immigration status, other family members, or where they were born. Ask the arresting officers which facility they're being taken to and their A-number (alien registration number) if you can get it — you'll need it to locate them in the detention system. Then call an immigration attorney immediately; the first hours after an arrest are often the best window to request an emergency bond hearing.

Can I get released on bond after an ICE arrest?

In many cases, yes. Whether you're eligible depends on the specific grounds for detention — some cases involve mandatory detention with no bond option, while others can be resolved with a bond hearing before an immigration judge or negotiated directly with ICE. I evaluate bond eligibility as the first step in every emergency case, because getting you home to your family is usually the most urgent priority.

How fast can you file an emergency stay of removal?

An emergency stay of removal can be filed the same day when a deportation flight is imminent — these motions go to the Board of Immigration Appeals or federal court and are built to move on an emergency timeline. The sooner you call, the more time we have to assemble the strongest possible filing.

Do you offer emergency consultations on nights and weekends?

Yes. ICE arrests and detention emergencies don't happen on a 9-to-5 schedule, so evening and weekend appointments are available (5–9 PM and Saturday/Sunday) in addition to regular business hours. Call (656) 236-0205 any time — if I can't answer immediately, I return emergency calls as fast as possible.

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