Professional and Experienced Attorney​

You’ve Come To The Right Place​

Heather M. Boxeth is a criminal and immigration law expert with over twenty years of experience representing individuals, mentoring attorneys, and shaping legal reform across California. A former public defender and educator, she bridges the gap between criminal defense and immigration law—helping clients and lawyers navigate the complex intersection of both systems.

Through her law office, Heather provides expert consulting, post-conviction analysis, and testimony in state and federal courts. She also leads professional training initiatives for attorneys and law students, combining her background in trial work and education to improve legal outcomes and expand access to justice.

20+ Years Of Experience​

Deep courtroom experience across criminal trials, post-conviction relief, and immigration proceedings at state and federal levels.

Trusted by Attorneys

Providing expert consultation and testimony to public defender offices, prosecutors, conflict counsel, and private attorneys nationwide.

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Our Practice Areas

Focused, experienced representation and consulting at the intersection of criminal and immigration law.

Crimmigration Defense

Criminal defense and sentencing advocacy with particular expertise in cases involving immigration consequences for non-citizens.

Post Conviction Relief

Representation in post-conviction proceedings including motions to vacate, plea withdrawals, and sentence modifications to correct legal or constitutional errors. Expert analysis and testimony available.

Expert Witness & Consulting Services

Providing formal expert analysis, declarations, and testimony on immigration consequences of criminal convictions for criminal and immigration proceedings in both state and federal jurisdictions. Services available to public defender offices, district attorney offices, conflict counsel, and retained attorneys.

Immigration Law

Representation for non-citizens navigating the immigration system with criminal history. Services include motions to reopen and terminate removal proceedings, naturalization applications following successful relief, and strategic consultations to protect status and identify available pathways forward.

Experienced Attorney & Expert Consultant

Why Choose Our Firm​
Rooted in experience, guided by compassion, and defined by results—trusted by attorneys and clients alike.

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Crimmigration Expertise

Favorable outcomes include preserving immigration status during criminal proceedings, securing post-conviction relief, terminating removal orders, and ultimately achieving naturalization despite criminal history. These results come through direct representation and expert consulting and testimony in state and federal criminal courts, immigration courts, and before USCIS.

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Strategic Case Analysis & Planning

Every case receives comprehensive analysis to identify all available options and potential pitfalls. I work collaboratively with clients and attorneys to develop tailored strategies that protect immigration status while addressing criminal legal issues.

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Proven Results in Complex Cases

Favorable outcomes include preserving immigration status during criminal proceedings, securing post-conviction relief, terminating removal orders, and ultimately achieving naturalization despite criminal history. These results come through direct representation and expert consulting and testimony in state and federal criminal courts, immigration courts, and before USCIS.

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619.233.3843

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Crimmigration Expertise. Trusted Legal Representation.

Why Clients and Attorneys Trust Heather M. Boxeth