Dedicated to Your Case, Committed to Your Future
IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Expert Guidance in Immigration, and Criminal Defense – Joseph R. Lackey fights for your rights with dedication and unmatched expertise.
Dedicated to Your Case, Committed to Your Future
IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Expert Guidance in Immigration, and Criminal Defense – Joseph R. Lackey fights for your rights with dedication and unmatched expertise.
Miami, Florida

Navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration and criminal justice systems can be overwhelming, whether you’re fighting deportation, applying for a green card, seeking asylum, or working to reunite with loved ones. At the law firm of Joseph R. Lackey, we provide personalized, compassionate guidance tailored to your unique situation. Our priority is protecting your rights, safety, and future while ensuring you understand and feel confident in each step of the process.
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With unique expertise and years of dedicated experience in both immigration and criminal defense, we’re here to safeguard your rights and support your future. Whether you’re facing complex immigration issues or criminal charges, our commitment is to guide you with compassion, skill, and unwavering focus on your well-being. You’re in trusted hands every step of the way.
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Immigration Law and Criminal Defense
Joseph R. Lackey
Joseph Lackey practices exclusively in the fields of Immigration Law and Criminal Defense and loves that the law teaches him something new every day. A graduate of Nova Southeastern School of Law and the University of Barcelona College of Law, Joseph is licensed to practice in the state of Florida, the Federal Southern District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and the country of Spain as well as all member-countries of the European Union. Joseph focuses on deportation litigation and criminal defense and particularly enjoys the intersection between the two. Believing that everyone deserves a second chance, and that no one should be judged on their single worst moment, Joseph has dedicated his career to helping those whose past (or present) pose problems. He is honored to be part of the Somali 92 Team that received AILA’s 2019 Arthur C. Helton Memorial Human Rights Award.
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Marriage-Based Green Card
Marriage-Based Green Card: Interview Waiver Under Certain Criteria Recent developments in U.S. immigration policy have made the process of obtaining a marriage-based green card more streamlined for certain applicants. Under specific conditions, USCIS may waive the in-person interview requirement, making the application process faster and less stressful for couples. In this post, we outline the criteria for interview waivers, including

Deportation After Trump
Deportation After Trump: Navigating Policies in a Post-Trump Era The end of the Trump administration marked a significant shift in U.S. immigration enforcement policies. While President Biden has introduced more lenient measures and promised reform, the lingering effects of Trump-era policies continue to impact deportation cases. This blog explores how these policies influence current deportation proceedings, including changes in ICE