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Practical Information for Clients and Their Families

This page collects the checklists, links and answers our clients ask for most often. It is general information, not legal advice about your situation. If you have a question about your own case, contact us or call (254) 900-7947.

Before Your Consultation

What to Bring to Your First Meeting

Bring what you have. If something on the list is missing, come anyway; we will help you gather it.

Personal injury documents

  • Photos and videos of the scene, the vehicles and your injuries
  • The police crash report or the exchange-of-information slip from the scene
  • Your auto and health insurance cards and any letters from an insurance company
  • Names and contact information of witnesses and of the other driver
  • Medical records, discharge papers, bills and receipts so far
  • Pay stubs or a letter from your employer showing missed work
  • Any recorded statement, release or check the insurer has sent you (do not sign anything first)

Immigration documents

  • Passports, birth certificates and marriage or divorce certificates for you and your family members
  • Any prior USCIS notices, receipts, approvals or denials, and your A-number if you have one
  • Immigration court documents: Notice to Appear, hearing notices, orders
  • Current or expired work permits, green cards, visas and I-94 records
  • Entry history: dates and places of every entry into and departure from the United States
  • Police records, court dispositions or citations, even if the case was dismissed
  • Proof of residence and tax returns for the relevant years

Criminal defense documents

  • The arrest report or the paperwork you received when you were released
  • Photos or videos related to the incident, and the names of anyone who saw it
  • The police report or offense report, if you have a copy
  • Dispositions, judgments or paperwork from any earlier criminal case, even if it was dismissed
  • Court records: the charging document, notices, court settings and any orders
  • Bond paperwork and the conditions of your release
  • Any court dates you already have, with the court name and time

After a Crash

What to Do After a Crash in Texas

  1. 1

    Check for injuries and call 911

    Get medical help for anyone who is hurt. Ask for police to respond; a crash report is the single most useful document in a claim.

  2. 2

    Move to safety and document the scene

    If the vehicles can be moved, get out of traffic. Photograph the vehicles, the road, skid marks, signs, weather and your injuries before anything changes.

  3. 3

    Exchange information

    Get the other driver's name, phone, license plate, driver's license and insurance information. Get names and numbers of witnesses.

  4. 4

    See a doctor, even if you feel fine

    Adrenaline hides injuries. A prompt visit creates a medical record that links your injuries to the crash. Follow every treatment instruction.

  5. 5

    Do not give a recorded statement

    Report the crash to your own insurer, but do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company or sign a release before talking to a lawyer.

  6. 6

    Keep everything and call an attorney

    Save bills, receipts, texts and photos. Texas generally allows two years to file suit, and claims against a city or the state have much shorter notice deadlines.

Know Your Rights

If Immigration Officers Come to Your Door

Everyone in the United States, regardless of immigration status, has rights under the Constitution. The following is general information about those rights; it is not advice about any specific encounter.

  1. 1

    You do not have to open the door

    Officers need a warrant signed by a judge to enter a home without consent. An ICE administrative form (such as Form I-200 or I-205) is not a judicial warrant. You can ask them to slide the document under the door or hold it to a window.

  2. 2

    You have the right to remain silent

    You may say that you wish to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about where you were born, your immigration status or how you entered the country.

  3. 3

    You do not have to sign anything

    You may decline to sign documents you do not understand or that you have not reviewed with a lawyer, including papers that agree to voluntary departure.

  4. 4

    You have the right to speak with a lawyer

    You may say that you want to talk to an attorney. You can carry a card with the name and phone number of your lawyer.

  5. 5

    You have the right to stay calm

    Do not run, resist or provide false documents. Keep your hands visible. Write down badge numbers and what happened as soon as you can.

If a family member has been detained, call us at (254) 900-7947. We can help locate the person and evaluate whether an immigration bond hearing or a habeas corpus petition may be an option.

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Whether you were hurt in an accident, need help with an immigration matter or are facing a criminal charge, the first step is a conversation. Tell us what happened, and we will explain your options in plain language, in English or Spanish.

Call (254) 900-7947 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and talk with our bilingual team. Se habla español.

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