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 We Do After an ICE Arrest — 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.

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 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.


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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