DEPORTATION DEFENSE · BAY AREA
Facing Deportation?
We Fight
To Keep You Here.
Aggressive removal defense and immigration court representation for individuals and families across San Francisco, Oakland & San Jose.
AILA Member Firm
Emergency Consultations
Immigration Court Defense
Bilingual Support
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AREAS OF PRACTICE
We defend your right
to stay in the U.S.
From emergency detention response to full removal defense in immigration court — we fight at every stage of the process.
01
Removal & Deportation Defense
Aggressive representation in immigration court to challenge removal orders and protect your right to remain.
02
Detained Immigrant Defense
Immediate legal response for individuals held in immigration detention. We act fast to protect your rights.
03
Asylum & Withholding of Removal
Protection for those fleeing persecution, violence, or threats in their home country.
04
U Visas & VAWA Petitions
Confidential legal protection for crime victims and survivors of domestic violence facing removal.
05
Cancellation of Removal
Relief for long-term residents facing deportation — we build the strongest possible case for cancellation.
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Waivers of Inadmissibility
Strategic waiver filings to overcome bars to entry or re-entry into the United States.
YOUR ATTORNEY
Dylan Hackett
Lead Attorney & Managing Partner
Dylan Hackett is the managing partner of Golden Gate Immigration Law. As a former Deputy District Attorney at the San Mateo District Attorney’s Office, he brings prosecutorial experience and strategic precision to every immigration case. His international background — including leading a business in Nicaragua — gives him a unique perspective on the challenges immigrants and families face navigating the U.S. legal system. Our team provides full bilingual support so every client is heard and understood.
California Bar
Former Deputy D.A. · San Mateo County
USCIS & Immigration Court
Managing Partner
Se habla Español
(415) 622-8792
Mon – Fri 8:00am – 6:00pm
San Francisco Bay Area, California
DEPORTATION & REMOVAL DEFENSE
Two stages where
we defend you
Removal proceedings in San Francisco Immigration Court move fast. Attorney Dylan Hackett — former Deputy District Attorney — knows how government agencies build removal cases, and how to dismantle them at every stage.
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Before Immigration Court
If you have received a Notice to Appear (NTA) but have not yet had your first hearing, there is time to build a strong defense.
- File motions to terminate or suppress evidence
- Apply for bond to secure release from detention
- Identify all available forms of relief before your master calendar hearing
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In Immigration Court
Once proceedings begin at San Francisco Immigration Court, every filing and hearing matters. We represent you at every stage.
- Master calendar hearings and individual merits hearings
- Cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding, and CAT claims
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
Common Questions
What should I do if I receive a Notice to Appear?
Contact an immigration attorney immediately. A Notice to Appear (NTA) initiates formal removal proceedings in immigration court. The sooner you have legal representation, the more options you have. Acting quickly gives your attorney the most time to prepare your defense and file any available motions. For information on your rights in removal proceedings, visit USCIS.gov
Can I be deported if I have a pending green card application?
Yes, under certain circumstances. A pending green card application does not automatically stop removal proceedings. However, it may be raised as a defense in immigration court. An attorney must evaluate your specific situation before you take any action. For individuals seeking humanitarian protection, learn about our asylum representation
What is cancellation of removal and who qualifies?
Cancellation of removal allows certain individuals in removal proceedings to remain in the U.S. For non-permanent residents, you generally must show 10 years of continuous presence, good moral character, and that your removal would cause exceptional hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member.
How long do removal proceedings take in San Francisco?
San Francisco Immigration Court cases can take 2–4 years to reach a final hearing due to significant backlogs. Initial master calendar hearings may be scheduled months out. An attorney can help you use this timeline strategically while pursuing available forms of relief.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
From first contact
to clear strategy
01
Emergency Case Review
We review your NTA, immigration history, and any criminal record immediately to identify the strongest available defenses.
02
File Motions & Secure Bond
Where possible, we file motions to terminate proceedings and pursue a bond hearing to secure your release from detention.
03
Build Your Defense
We prepare your full defense strategy — cancellation of removal, asylum, U Visa, or any other applicable relief — for your individual merits hearing.
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Court Representation
Attorney Dylan Hackett represents you directly in San Francisco Immigration Court at every hearing, from master calendar to final decision.
DON’T WAIT — IMMIGRATION LAW CHANGES FAST
Don't face immigration
court alone
A removal order is not the end. With the right defense strategy, there are options — but time matters. Speak with attorney Dylan Hackett.
Or call directly: (415) 622-8792 · Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Hablamos Español