Services - ICE Detention

ICE Detention: Emergency Help for Immigrant Families

We understand how terrifying it feels when your loved one may be detained—or has already been detained—by immigration authorities. Our goal is to give you clarity, a step-by-step plan, and legal protection in the most critical moments.


Detention often happens unexpectedly — early in the morning at home, at work, or during a routine check. Many families don’t know where the person has been taken or what to do next. This is especially devastating for Ukrainian families fleeing war, now facing the trauma of arrest. If the detained person has a U.S. citizen or green card spouse, the marriage-based green card may provide a path to relief. If abuse is involved, VAWA immigration protection may apply. Those with long-term residence may have naturalization eligibility worth exploring. Contact us immediately if your loved one has been detained — time is critical.

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Download the Free Guide for Ukrainian Families

We've created a free downloadable guide for Ukrainian families in case of ICE arrest. It includes:

  • Step-by-step legal instructions for Ukrainian families
  • Document templates to get you familiar with the documents you will need to provide to the immigration authorities
  • Legal checklists and attorney recommendations

What Happens After an ICE Arrest — Step by Step

  1. Arrest and Initial Screening: Stay calm. Don’t sign documents you don’t understand. You have the right to remain silent and speak to an attorney.
  2. Transfer to Detention: ICE may move the person to another state. Families aren’t always notified immediately.
  3. Find Them: Use the ICE Detainee Locator Tool using the A-number or full legal name.
  4. Attorney Entry: We file Form G-28 to represent you and start all communication with the detention center.
  5. Bond or Release: We evaluate if release is possible via bond, parole, or hearing depending on the person’s entry status and category.
  6. Bond Package: We prepare identity docs, community letters, stability proof, and character statements to support early release.
  7. Release & Defense: We continue representation, helping with defense strategy, court dates, and legal protections post-release.

Attorney’s Advice for ICE Detention

Prepare in advance. Keep copies of immigration documents, sign a Custodial and Financial Power of Attorney, and set up an emergency contact plan. Knowing what to do helps protect your rights if the unexpected happens.


Why Work With Us for ICE Detention Cases

Attorney-Led Emergency Response

Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk has helped many families reunite after detention — deep experience with emergency G-28 filings, bond packages, and ICE protocols.

Multilingual Service

Our team is fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian — so nothing is lost in translation during these urgent situations.

Fast Response Time

ICE detention requires immediate action. We respond quickly, communicate clearly, and provide honest guidance from the first call.

Transparent Fees

No surprise billing. We are upfront about costs so families can focus on reunification rather than uncertainty about fees.

Personalized Attention

You’re not just a case number. We treat every detained person and their family with dignity, care, and dedicated legal focus.

Trusted by Eastern European Communities

Trusted by Ukrainian and Eastern European immigrant communities across the U.S. — we work with clients and families wherever they are.

What We Do For You — Step by Step

  1. Emergency Intake & Case Assessment
    Immediate attorney-led review of the detained person’s status, detention facility, prior violations, and available legal options.
  2. G-28 Notice of Appearance
    We file the G-28 form immediately to establish attorney representation and gain access to the detainee’s information and case file.
  3. Detainee Location & Welfare Check
    We use the ICE Detainee Locator and ERO contacts to confirm where your family member is held and their current status.
  4. Bond Package Preparation
    We assemble a strong bond package — community ties, employment, family, criminal history — to present to ICE or an immigration judge.
  5. Bond Hearing Representation
    We appear at the bond hearing before an immigration judge and argue for the lowest possible bond amount or release on supervision.
  6. Rights Counseling for the Detainee
    We advise on the right to remain silent, the right to counsel, consular notification, and what not to sign without an attorney present.
  1. Removal Defense Strategy
    We evaluate all defenses — asylum, withholding, CAT, cancellation of removal, and other relief — and build the strongest possible case.
  2. Immigration Court Representation
    We represent the detainee in immigration court proceedings, responding to DHS charges and presenting evidence of available relief.
  3. Post-Release Compliance Guidance
    After release, we advise on check-in requirements, ankle monitoring, court dates, and conditions of supervision to prevent re-detention.
  4. Family Coordination
    We keep the family informed at every stage, explain ICE processes, and help coordinate bond payment and release logistics.
  5. Long-Term Immigration Planning
    After the immediate crisis is resolved, we advise on underlying immigration status issues and how to stabilize the person’s long-term situation.
  6. Continuous Communication
    Timely updates in English, Russian, or Ukrainian — direct access to our team so you always know where the case stands.

Why Work With Us for ICE Detention Defense?

Attorney-Led Review

Your case handled or personally overseen by a licensed immigration attorney — not a paralegal or document preparer.

Multilingual Service

We serve clients in English, Russian, and Ukrainian — explain your situation in the language you're most comfortable with.

Detention & Bond Hearing Experience

Experienced in urgent ICE detention matters — bond hearings, custody redeterminations, habeas petitions, and coordination with immigration courts.

Transparent Flat Fees

No surprise billing. Most services are flat-fee so you know exactly what you pay from day one.

We Walk With You

We care about your outcome, not just paperwork. You get a dedicated point of contact at every stage of the process.

Serving Families Worldwide

Chicago office, clients in all 50 states and abroad. Trusted by U.S., Russian & Ukrainian communities for over a decade.

What We Do For You — Step by Step

  1. Emergency Case Intake
    We respond urgently to ICE detention calls — gathering essential information about the detained individual's immigration history and current status immediately.
  2. Detention Facility Coordination
    We identify where the person is detained, contact the facility, and establish attorney-client communication as quickly as possible.
  3. Detention Review & Legal Assessment
    Attorney-led review of the basis for detention, prior immigration history, removal orders, and available legal remedies.
  4. Bond Hearing Preparation
    We prepare a strong bond motion — documenting community ties, employment, family relationships, and absence of flight risk or danger to the community.
  5. Bond Hearing Representation
    We appear before the immigration judge at the bond hearing and advocate for release or a reasonable bond amount.
  6. Custody Redetermination Filing
    If bond is set too high or denied, we file a motion for custody redetermination and present additional evidence to support release.
  1. Immigration Court Filing & Representation
    We prepare and file all required pleadings, motions, and responses in immigration court to protect the detained individual's rights.
  2. Removal Defense Strategy
    We develop a full removal defense strategy — asylum, withholding, CAT protection, cancellation of removal, or other available relief.
  3. Habeas Corpus Petitions
    If legal remedies in immigration court are exhausted, we advise on habeas corpus petitions to federal court to challenge unlawful detention.
  4. Family Coordination & Communication
    We keep family members informed and help coordinate between detained individuals, family, and legal proceedings.
  5. Advocacy on Complex Issues
    Prior removals, criminal history, or multiple entries? We advise on all available legal options to avoid deportation.
  6. Continuous Communication
    Timely updates to both the detained individual and family members throughout the entire process.

Frequently Asked Questions About ICE Detention

Act immediately. Use the ICE Detainee Locator at ice.gov to find where they are held. Do not have the detained person sign anything without an attorney present. Contact an immigration attorney right away — time is critical for bond eligibility and rights protection.
Use the official ICE Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov. You will need the person’s full legal name and country of birth, or their A-number (Alien Registration Number). You can also call the ICE ERO field office.
The right to remain silent. The right to speak with an attorney at their own expense — immigration is civil, not criminal, so no government attorney is provided. The right to contact their country’s consulate. The right to a bond hearing before an immigration judge in most cases.
There is no fixed statutory time limit on immigration detention. However, if bond or parole is granted and paperwork is in order, release can happen within days. Attorney preparation of a strong bond package makes a meaningful difference in the speed and outcome.
Yes. Lawful permanent residents with certain criminal convictions, prior immigration violations, or who are deemed a risk can be detained and placed in removal proceedings. Detention does not mean the case is lost — an attorney should evaluate all available defenses.
Yes. Attorney Oksana Sakhniuk and our team are fluent in English, Russian, and Ukrainian. We work with Ukrainian and Eastern European families in these urgent situations.

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