New Horizons Legal

Practice Areas

Immigration, civil advocacy, and practical legal support for people and businesses.

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Immigration

From petitions and applications to complex court proceedings, we help you understand the process, stay organized, and move forward with confidence.

Citizenship and Naturalization

Support with naturalization and citizenship documentation, from filing to evidence preparation and issue spotting.

  • N-400 Application for Naturalization
  • N-600 Certificate or Derivation of Citizenship
  • N-565 Replacement of Naturalization Certificate

Family-Based Immigration and Family Reunification

Guidance for spouses, parents, children, and other qualifying relatives, including adjustment of status and consular processing.

  • I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
  • I-485 Adjustment of Status (family, refugee/asylee, humanitarian)
  • I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (including waivers)
  • Consular Processing (DS-260, I-864 Affidavit of Support)
  • I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
  • I-824 Action on Approved Petition (follow-to-join, consular processing, duplicate approvals)
  • I-129F for K-3/K-4 (spouse and stepchild follow-to-join)
  • Follow-to-join derivatives for employment-based green card holders and diversity visa lottery winners

VAWA and Humanitarian Relief

Careful, client-centered support for humanitarian options, including VAWA filings and related adjustment strategies when eligible.

  • I-360 VAWA Self-Petition (with or without Adjustment of Status)
  • Humanitarian Parole Applications (case-by-case)

Asylum

Representation and preparation for affirmative or defensive asylum, including evidence organization and persuasive written support.

  • I-589 Application for Asylum (affirmative or defensive)
  • Supporting documents: Memo of Law, Affidavit, Country Condition Reports

Removal Defense

Defense in Immigration Court, including bond, relief applications, and appeals, with a focus on clear strategy and strong records.

  • Representation in Immigration Court
  • Bond hearings and custody redetermination motions
  • Defensive asylum, withholding, and CAT claims
  • Cancellation of Removal (LPR and non-LPR)
  • Adjustment of Status in proceedings
  • Waivers (I-601, I-601A, 212(h), 212(c))
  • Motions to reopen or reconsider
  • Appeals to the BIA
  • Prosecutorial discretion, administrative closure
  • Stays of removal and deferred action requests

Replacement and Travel Documents

Assistance with renewal, replacement, travel, and records requests to help you stay on track and avoid delays.

  • I-90 Green Card Renewal/Replacement
  • I-765 Employment Authorization (initial, renewal, replacement)
  • I-131 Advance Parole, Refugee Travel Document, or Reentry Permit
  • Passport Applications
  • FOIA Requests

Nonimmigrant Visas

Support with select nonimmigrant options and related evidence preparation, with clear next steps and timelines.

  • I-129F Fiance(e) Petition (K-1, K-3, K-4)
  • U Visa (Form I-918)
  • T Visa (Form I-914)

Business and Employment-Based Immigration

Employment and business-based pathways for founders and professionals, including strategy, filings, and documentation support.

  • E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
  • L-1A Intracompany Transferee / New Office Petition
  • H-1B Cap-Exempt Petition (universities, nonprofits, research institutions)
  • TN Visa (Canadian and Mexican professionals)
  • O-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability)
  • EB-1C Multinational Manager/Executive
  • PERM Labor Certification (employment-based green cards)
  • E-3 Visa (Australian professionals)
  • EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)

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Business Law

Formation, contracts, and business support for founders and growing companies, with practical guidance and clean documentation.

Business Law

From formation to contracts and compliance, we help you set up strong foundations and reduce avoidable risk.

  • Business formation (LLC, PLLC, corporation, partnership)
  • DBA / trade name registration
  • Nonprofit formation and 501(c)(3)
  • Dissolutions and reinstatements
  • Annual reports and compliance filings
  • Operating agreements and bylaws
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Independent contractor agreements
  • Employment agreements and handbooks
  • Commercial lease review
  • Business purchase/sale transactions
  • Franchise agreement review
  • Collections and demand letters
  • Licensing and permits guidance
  • Trademark applications
  • Mergers, acquisitions, business transactions

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Criminal Defense and Crimmigration

When a criminal case can affect immigration status, details matter. We help identify risks, reduce surprises, and coordinate smart next steps.

Crimmigration Services

Focused guidance on how charges or convictions may impact immigration status, and what can be done to reduce harm.

  • Advising on immigration consequences of criminal charges or convictions
  • Padilla advisories and consequences reports for defense attorneys
  • Waivers of inadmissibility related to criminal conduct
  • Post-conviction relief tied to immigration outcomes
  • Collaboration on immigration-safe plea agreements

Criminal Defense

Defense for select misdemeanor and lower-level felony matters, plus traffic, juvenile, and post-conviction support.

  • Misdemeanors: DUI/DWI, driving without license, simple possession, petty theft, trespassing, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor domestic assault
  • Lower-level felonies (non-violent): felony DUI, grand larceny, low-level PWID, possession of a stolen vehicle, non-violent burglary, fraud and forgery (non-complex)
  • Traffic and municipal: reckless driving, joyriding, driving suspended, citations and minor accidents
  • Juvenile: delinquency matters (shoplifting, school incidents, curfew)
  • Post-conviction: expungements/record sealing, sentence modifications, probation violations, bond/bail

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Civil Rights and Civil Litigation

We handle civil matters with practical strategy and clear communication, with a focus on accountability, fairness, and real-world outcomes.

Civil Rights

Advocacy for people facing discrimination or unfair treatment, with careful evaluation and strong documentation.

  • Employment discrimination
  • Housing discrimination (Fair Housing Act)
  • Police misconduct and excessive force
  • Voting rights and equal protection
  • Public accommodation discrimination (ADA and related laws)

Civil Litigation

Representation in civil disputes and enforcement actions, including contract matters and statutory claims.

  • General civil litigation in state and federal court
  • Breach of contract disputes
  • Consumer protection claims
  • Landlord-tenant disputes
  • Civil harassment and protective order matters
  • Enforcement of statutory rights

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Personal Injury

If you were injured because someone else was careless, we help you understand your options and pursue fair compensation.

Personal Injury

Support for injury claims from investigation through settlement discussions, with a focus on clarity and care.

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
  • Premises liability
  • Negligence-based injury claims
  • Insurance claim disputes related to bodily injury

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Estate Planning and Probate

Simple, clear planning to protect your family and your wishes, plus practical support for probate and estate administration.

Estate Planning and Probate

Wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate support designed to be straightforward and effective.

  • Wills and simple estate plans
  • Powers of attorney
  • Advance healthcare directives
  • Guardianship planning for minor children
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Small estate affidavits

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Limited-Scope Services

Not every situation needs full representation. Limited-scope services can be a smart option when you want attorney guidance for specific tasks.

Limited-Scope Representation

Unbundled services for people who want focused support, document help, or coaching without full representation.

  • Document review, editing, and feedback for self-filed matters
  • Legal coaching and strategy sessions for self-represented clients
  • Preparation of forms, affidavits, and supporting documents without agency or court appearance
  • One-time hearings, filings, or appearances where permitted
  • AI-assisted legal intake and document preparation with attorney review

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Important note

This page provides general information about services. It is not legal advice. Every case is different, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results. Scheduling a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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