DC Federal Court Litigation Lawyer

Benach Collopy is a national leader in immigration litigation in the federal courts. Our talented and compassionate immigration attorneys have litigated complex matters in the U.S. Courts of Appeals and U.S. District Courts throughout the United States. When you decide to bring your case to federal court, you want a lawyer with the depth of knowledge and years of experience needed to achieve a successful outcome.

Benach Collopy attorneys frequently litigate in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and the Eastern District of Virginia. They have also handled cases in nearly every circuit court of appeals and in district courts in New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Vermont, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and California. For over two decades, the immigration litigation lawyers at Benach Collopy have not been shy to go to court to protect our clients’ rights.  From asylum refusals to prolonged detention to unreasonable delays in processing, Benach Collopy lawyers have taken the government to court and won.

The following types of cases are routinely litigated by Benach Collopy attorneys in the federal courts:

• Petitions for Review in the U.S. Courts of Appeals
  to challenge a final agency decision such as an order of removal from the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
• Writs of Mandamus
  to compel adjudication of an unreasonably delayed application for immigration benefits
• Challenging agency action under the Administration Procedures Act (APA)
  to challenge an agency decision that is arbitrary, capricious, contrary to law, or not supported by substantial evidence
• Writs of Habeas Corpus
  to obtain a client’s release from immigration custody
• “Section 1447(b)” Petitions to compel action on a delayed naturalization application
  to compel adjudication of an N-400 Application for Naturalization pending for more than 120 days after naturalization review
• “Section 1421(c)” Petitions
  to obtain judicial review of a naturalization denial to obtain de novo review of an agency denial of N-400 Application for Naturalization
• Complaints challenging consular denial of visa applications
  to obtain review, where possible, of visa denials by U.S. consulates
• Complaints under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
  to compel federal agencies to release documents improperly withheld under the FOIA
• Complaints to obtain Attorney Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA)
  to obtain attorney fees after obtaining a favorable ruling from a federal court

Call Our Experienced DC Based Federal Court Litigation Attorneys

The DC federal court litigation lawyers at Benach Collopy are frequently in federal court because, in many cases, it may not be possible to obtain justice or achieve a favorable outcome in the administrative realm – before DHS, the immigration courts, or the BIA. When you need to take your case to the next level and head to federal court, having an experienced advocate in your corner can make all the difference. Call us today for help.