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🚨ICE Detainers in Fort Lauderdale: How Michael White, P.A. Can Help

Is your loved one being held on an ICE detainer in Fort Lauderdale? You may also be wondering what to do after a criminal arrest in Florida, or how to avoid deportation based on charges.  At Michael White, P.A., we provide strategic, aggressive defense to minimize jail time and protect your family’s future.

Our top priority is helping clients resolve local criminal charges quickly so they can avoid prolonged incarceration and move forward with immigration proceedings.

🕒 Fast-Tracking Criminal Charges to Minimize ICE Hold Time

💡 Facing an ICE Hold in Fort Lauderdale?
Don’t wait to take action. The faster we resolve your loved one’s criminal charges, the better their immigration outcome can be.
👉 Call now at (954) 270-0769 or book your consultation online.

When someone is arrested and flagged by ICE, time is critical. We work with local prosecutors and judges to:

  • Negotiate time-served or non-jail plea deals.
  • Resolve charges quickly to avoid prolonged detention.
  • Prevent unnecessary delays that trigger transfer to immigration custody.

If your loved one isn’t scoring mandatory prison time under Florida’s sentencing guidelines, we’ll aggressively push for immediate resolution.

⚖️ Sentencing Strategies to Reduce ICE Hold Consequences

  • 364-day jail sentence – helps avoid ICE classifying the offense as an aggravated felony.

  • year-and-a-day state prison sentence – allows eligibility for early release.

  • Filing motions to suppress or reduce charges that could affect immigration status.

Each case is unique, and we tailor the approach to limit exposure and safeguard immigration options.  We explore sentencing option that protect future immigration rights — strategies we’ve also used in DUI and weapons charges where ICE involvement was a risk.

 

👨‍⚖️ Why Choose Michael White, P.A. for ICE Hold Defense?

Proven Experience with ICE Detainers

We’ve handled numerous cases involving ICE holds in Broward County and beyond. We understand how to coordinate between state and federal systems.

✅ Custom Legal Strategies

No two cases are alike. We consider your loved one’s immigration status, criminal history, and risk factors to build the strongest defense.

✅ Fast, Effective Results

Our goal is simple: get your loved one out of custody and back to their family as soon as possible.

📞 Get Help Now: Free Consultation Available

If your loved one is in custody and flagged by ICE, don’t wait.

📞 Call us today at (954) 270-0769
📩 Or schedule your free consultation online to speak with a Fort Lauderdale defense attorney today.

We’ll act fast to assess the charges, develop a legal strategy, and take immediate action.

📞 Get Help Now: Free Consultation Available

What is an ICE detainer?

An ICE detainer is a request for local authorities to hold a non-citizen after their criminal case concludes so ICE can begin immigration enforcement or removal proceedings.

Can an attorney help speed up a criminal case if there's an ICE detainer?

Yes. A knowledgeable attorney can often negotiate a plea deal, seek dismissal, or file motions to resolve the case quickly — reducing time in local custody.
 

What is the benefit of a 364-day sentence?

A sentence of 364 days or less can help avoid immigration classification as an aggravated felony, which carries severe removal consequences.
 

Will my loved one be deported immediately after the criminal case ends?

Not always, but ICE may take custody and begin the deportation process once the state charges are resolved.