About Smith & Eulo Law Firm
Immigration Fort Lauderdale practice combining more than 100 years of collective attorney experience with a permanent Broward County presence. The firm handles immigration Fort Lauderdale cases particularly at the intersection of criminal law and immigration consequences — a high-stakes area where a single criminal charge can trigger removal proceedings or permanent bars to naturalization. Attorneys include founding partner Ken Eulo alongside Luz Root, Matthew Futch, and Javier Chavez, among others. The practice is available 24 hours a day, offers free case reviews, and maintains Spanish-English bilingual service. Those in Broward County facing immigration issues tied to criminal matters can reach the firm at (754) 332-0512. View all Fort Lauderdale attorneys for additional options.
Immigration Fort Lauderdale Services
Smith & Eulo handles immigration matters alongside its core criminal defense practice, with particular strength in cases where crimmigration issues arise — DUI charges, drug offenses, domestic violence, and other matters that carry deportation consequences for non-citizen clients. The firm’s bilingual team serves the Fort Lauderdale and Broward County immigrant community with 24/7 availability.
Why Choose Smith & Eulo for immigration Fort Lauderdale Representation
When immigration consequences follow a criminal charge, the attorney you need is one who understands both systems simultaneously. Smith & Eulo’s distinction as one of the few practices with a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer in Florida is directly relevant when deportation defense requires courtroom skill. The firm has 677-plus Google reviews at a 4.9/5 rating, and offers payment plans for clients who need representation but face financial constraints.
Quick Facts
- Practice Area: Immigration Law
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Broward County)
- Serves: Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward County communities
- Website: smithandeulo.com
- Notable: One of the few Florida firms with a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer; 677+ Google reviews at 4.9/5 stars; featured in CNN and the New York Times — Smith & Eulo Law Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a DUI conviction in Florida affect my immigration status?
Yes. While a single DUI is not always a deportable offense, it can complicate naturalization applications by raising questions about good moral character, and multiple DUIs or a DUI involving injury may be classified as aggravated felonies or crimes of moral turpitude — both of which carry severe immigration consequences. Non-citizen defendants should always consult an immigration-aware criminal defense attorney before entering any plea in a Florida DUI case.
What is a Notice to Appear (NTA) and what should I do if I receive one?
A Notice to Appear is a formal charging document from DHS that initiates removal proceedings in immigration court. It lists the legal basis for removal and orders you to appear before an immigration judge. Receipt of an NTA is time-sensitive — you should contact an immigration attorney immediately. Missing the initial master calendar hearing can result in an in absentia removal order, making your situation significantly harder to resolve.
How does immigration court in South Florida handle bond requests?
Detained individuals in removal proceedings may request a bond hearing before an immigration judge at the Broward Transitional Center or Krome Detention Center, which are the primary detention facilities serving South Florida. The judge evaluates flight risk and danger to the community in setting bond. An attorney can present evidence of family ties, employment, length of residence, and lack of criminal history to argue for a reasonable bond that allows release while the case proceeds.
