Immigration Bond Lawyer

Immigration Bond Lawyer: We Build the Package That Gets Bond Granted

Immigration judges grant bond on a record — family ties, address, work history, a ready sponsor. We assemble it in days and request the earliest hearing. From $2,500 down. Cards accepted.

Detention cases start at $2,500 down · Credit and debit cards accepted · Attorney fee is separate from the bond the judge sets.

From $2,500 down — cards accepted. You can hire us regardless of your own status.
Bond hearing requested the moment we're on record
Full release package: sponsor letters, address proof, employment, ties

Just trying to find where someone is held? The official locator is locator.ice.gov. This page is for hiring a lawyer.

Get Help With Bond

or call (866) 655-3729

27+ years of combined immigration experience 2,000+ immigration cases handled 4.8 average rating on Google

Get Help With Your Loved One's Bond

Urgent? Call the number above right now. Otherwise: send what you know — A-number, facility, any record — and we'll move.

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Who is detained?

Where do things stand?

Can you cover the $2,500 retainer to open the case?

Which state are they being held in?

A loved one in detention is a call-now situation — forms are answered within one business day, calls come first. Flat-rate strategy consultations — we confirm scheduling options and any consultation fee when we reply. We use your contact details only to respond to your inquiry. Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship. See our Privacy Policy.

Just looking for someone in detention? Search free at ICE's official detainee locator or see the government guide at usa.gov/detained-by-ice. You don't need a lawyer to search.

What decides these cases

How immigration bond works

The immigration judge decides — not ICE

ICE can set an initial amount or refuse release entirely — but that isn't the last word. An immigration judge can review it at a bond redetermination hearing. That's why the lawyer's first move is getting on record (G-28) and requesting that hearing as fast as possible.

What the judge weighs

Family ties, a stable address, work history, community roots, any record, and whether a sponsor with lawful status will take responsibility. Families who show up with letters and documents win bonds; families who show up with only worry usually don't.

What bond usually costs

The legal minimum is $1,500; judges commonly set several thousand depending on the case. It's paid in full to ICE by someone with lawful status and refunded at the end of the case when your loved one attends every hearing. The lawyer's job is the lowest realistic number — and a yes.

Qualify yourself in 30 seconds

Is this the right page for your situation?

This service is likely a fit if…

Your loved one is detained and you want to request bond
Bond was denied and circumstances have changed — a new hearing can be requested
Bond was set too high and you want a redetermination
You don't know where they're being held — locating them is step one

It's probably not the right fit if…

You only need money to pay a bond that's already set — we are not a bondsman or a lender, and a lawyer can't reduce what you already owe ICE
They're already out on bond — what comes next is the defense; see our deportation defense page
No lawyer can honestly guarantee bond — anyone who does is selling you something

Why Faragalla Law

Counsel that pressure-tests your case before the government does

Built for the family on the outside

You're the one who can act. We work through you: you hire us — regardless of your own status — we get on record with the facility and the court, and we keep you informed at every step, in English or Spanish.

The hearing is won before the hearing

Sponsor letters, address proof, employment records, a sponsor prepared to answer the judge — we assemble the full package in days, so it's ready the moment the court sets a date.

Straight answers from the first review

Some detention is mandatory by law, and no honest lawyer pretends otherwise. We tell you up front whether bond is realistic, what it takes, and what the alternatives are.

Flat fees, stage by stage

The bond stage is quoted as one flat fee before we start. The defense that follows is quoted separately — a family in crisis never signs a blank check.

27+

Years of combined immigration experience

2,000+

Immigration cases handled

4.8★

Average Google rating

How it works

A defined process — you always know the next step

Locate them and get on record (G-28)

With a name, country of birth, and ideally the A-number, we find the facility, file the G-28 attorney appearance, and make contact — usually within a business day.

Request the earliest hearing

We request the bond redetermination hearing the moment we're on the record — every earlier day counts, especially when a transfer is a risk.

Build the release package

We analyze eligibility (including mandatory detention), identify the sponsor, and assemble letters, address proof, ties, and employment — the record the judge decides on.

Prepare the sponsor and win the hearing

We prepare the sponsor and your loved one to answer the judge, present the package, and argue for release at the lowest realistic bond.

Costs, addressed head-on

What it costs, straight

To open the case: $2,500 down. The retainer covers the first stage — locating your loved one, filing the G-28 to get on record, and preparing the bond request.

How to pay: credit or debit card. You do not need immigration status to hire us.

Not included: the bond itself, set by the judge (legal minimum $1,500, often higher). That is paid directly to ICE by someone with lawful status and refunded at the end of the case if your loved one attends every hearing.

After bond: the removal defense is quoted separately, stage by stage, flat fee. No blank checks.

If the family can't put the retainer together today, we'll say so respectfully: we can't open the case yet. Keep this page; when you're ready, call and we move the same day.

The $2,500 retainer is for the attorney's work. The bond the judge sets is separate money paid to ICE and refunded at the end.

Client reviews

What clients say

I have had a very positive experience with Faragalla Law. They are very friendly and knowledgeable of the US Immigration policies and procedures. They always keep me informed of the progress with applying for the Citizenship and/or Green Card extensions. The Lawyer, Sam Faragalla always makes himself available to speak with me and gives me proper advice on the entire process. His Paralegal Jahy Khier always answers the call to help or answer the questions and give me great advice. The other secretaries always take messages and pass it on to the correct parties. I highly recommend this firm for all your immigration work in the USA because you will be in good hands.

Randa Nassar — Google review

I had a great experience working with Sam on my E-2 visa from Canada. After dealing with two unresponsive attorneys, Sam was a huge relief—always responsive, professional, and reliable. He consistently answered my calls or followed up within a few hours. His fees were reasonable, and the level of service was truly five-star.
Thank you, Sam, for your outstanding support and guidance throughout the process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration attorney.

Gursharan Clare — Google review

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Your attorney

Sam Faragalla

Founder & Lead Immigration Attorney

Sam Faragalla trained at Baker McKenzie, one of the world's largest global law firms, before founding Faragalla Law. The firm represents entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, and families in U.S. immigration matters nationwide.

Licensed to practice law in New York. Immigration is federal law, which allows the firm to represent clients in all 50 states and abroad.

Have this ready before you call

Your loved one's full name and country of birth (and A-number if you have it)
Where they're held or when they were picked up
Who the sponsor with lawful status will be
The card or payment method for the $2,500 retainer — so we can open the case on the first call

Common questions

Questions we answer every week

How much does the lawyer cost and how can I pay?

Opening the case takes a $2,500 retainer, which covers the first stage: locating your loved one, getting on record with the G-28, and preparing the bond request. We accept credit and debit cards, and you don't need immigration status to hire us. The bond the judge sets is separate money paid to ICE.

Who can pay the bond to ICE?

The bond is paid in full at an ICE bond office, and the person paying must show they're lawfully present in the U.S. If you don't have status yourself, line up a relative or friend who does — it's the detail most families discover too late. The money is refunded to that same person at the end of the case.

Is the bond refunded?

Yes — at the end of the case, if your loved one attends every hearing and meets the conditions, ICE refunds the bond to the person who paid it. The refund process takes time, but the money isn't lost by losing the case: it's lost by missing court.

What if they have a criminal record?

It depends on the exact record: some history triggers mandatory detention with no bond at all, and we analyze that immediately — it's the first thing a family needs to know before spending a dollar. Many minor or old records don't bar bond, but they have to be presented to the judge properly, not hidden.

How fast can the bond hearing happen?

Bond can be requested at the first hearing or by written motion, and courts often schedule the hearing within days to a few weeks — it varies by court. What the family controls is readiness: the sponsor, the address proof, and the letters. That's why we start building the package on day one.

Ready when you are

Request the bond hearing with the package ready

Urgent? Call now. Otherwise: send what you know — name, A-number, facility — and we start building the bond case today.