Client entered the United States illegally but was married to a United States Citizen. Typically, when you enter illegally, you cannot obtain a Green Card in the United States. However there are some exceptions. One of the exceptions is that if you had someone try to sponsor you before 2001. Even if you were not successful in the case that began before 2001, you still have hope in the future.
Client is from Ecuador who entered the United States as a child. He lived here all of his life and in High School was involved in a serious altercation in which he was found guilty by a jury of Aggravated Assault with a Gun and served 4 years in prison. He appealed the Jury Verdict and upon completion of his sentence was transferred to an ICE detention center. We were able to get him an Immigration Bail and he was released. While released from jail he had lost his appeal of the criminal case. He had another attorney file a Post Conviction Relief motion in order to have the criminal conviction overturned. While that was pending he got re-arrested and his bail was revoked. We applied again for immigration bail but the judge denied this request. While he was in custody he lost his Post Conviction Relief motion. We filed an application for a Green Card for him based on his marriage to his U.S. Citizen Spouse. We also had to file a waiver because of his criminal conviction. Basically, the waiver means that if we prove to the Judge that client’s spouse and child would suffer exceptional hardship if he gets deported, then the judge will give him a green card so that his family doesn’t suffer immensely.
Client had a rough childhood and grew up in a vicious cycle of substance abuse. Addiction had the best of her and she was making several bad decisions. All of her arrests were over 15 years ago. She gave her life to the Lord and turned her life around. She became a Pastor and is highly involved in helping people who suffer from substance abuse. She obtained several certificates of accomplishment for completing various programs to help assist people who struggle with substance abuse.
The DiMaria Law Firm, LLC obtained a $10,000.00 settlement for an elderly lady who cut her leg on walker that was designed in a dangerous manner and that particular model is no longer being sold to the public.
The DiMaria Law Firm obtained a $16,000.00 settlement from New Jersey Manufacturers for client who suffered neck pain as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
The DiMaria Law Firm, LLC obtained $47,500.00 for client who suffered back injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
The DiMaria Law Firm, LLC obtains $47,500.00 for client who was assaulted by a stranger at a private facility.
Diana DiMaria, Esq. obtained a $385,000.00 settlement for an elderly client who suffered burn injuries as a result of the alleged negligence of her home health aide. The home health aide denied she was present when the client was burned and denied any liability whatsoever. The client passed away prior to the client’s testimony about the accident being taken (death was unrelated to this incident) and there were no other witnesses to the accident but Mrs. DiMaria presented compelling evidence to discredit the home health aide’s story and as a result was able to obtain the $385,000.00 settlement.
The DiMaria Law Firm, LLC obtains $145,000.00 for client who was falsely accused of stealing a candy bar, then physically removed from the premises and punched in the eye by the store employee. The client suffered an orbital rim and floor fracture requiring surgery.
The DiMaria Law Firm obtained a settlement for a child who suffered a laceration near the eyebrow after a boating accident. The insurance company offered the child’s parents $13,000.00 to settle the claim on the child’s behalf. After The DiMaria Law Firm, LLC took on the representation, the Firm increased the settlement to $52,500.00 before a lawsuit ever had to be filed. In addition, through the use of a structured settlement, the child will receive nearly $60,000.00 (after all expenses and fees) .