Law Office of Leif Kleven

San Diego & El Centro Alien Smuggling Defense Attorney

If you or a loved one has been charged with bringing in or harboring aliens in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, you need an aggressive and experienced defense lawyer. Alien smuggling is a serious federal crime that can result in a prison sentence of more than 20 years. Mr. Kleven's primary practice is federal criminal defense, including aggressive alien smuggling defense. You have rights when charged with a crime and need a defense attorney who will protect your rights and fight for you.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California is located in San Diego and El Centro, California. If you have been charged with a crime in either court, contact our office today.

Under federal law it is a crime to transport or bring a non-United States citizen into the country. Federal law also prohibits harboring an undocumented alien or otherwise helping a non-United States citizen get into or stay in the country. Hiding an individual in your car and bringing him/her into the U.S. or helping someone cross the border can all results in being charged with alien smuggling, in violation of 8 U.S.C. Section 1324.

If you are not a U.S. citizen and are convicted of smuggling, harboring, or otherwise helping an undocumented alien get into the United States, you may be forbidden from returning to the United States. You need an experienced attorney to represent you in federal criminal court and immigration court.

Experienced federal defense attorney Leif Kleven represents those charged with alien smuggling. We have experience to defend you or your loved one. Call 619-796-3680 to talk to an experienced attorney in San Diego today. With offices in San Diego and Chula Vista, we serve clients throughout the area including El Centro, Calexico and Brawley.

Do not wait to contact the Law Office of Leif Kleven. We understand that a federal criminal case may leave you feeling hopeless and alone. Do not give up - Attorney Leif Kleven will fight for you.

Case Example

Defendant was charged with alien smuggling, in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1324. Attorney Kleven negotiated a probationary period and the case was dismissed after defendant completed probationary period. No conviction!

Future Results: By featuring specific cases on this site, we do not imply or guarantee that you will receive similar results. Past results achieved for our clients do not guarantee future results. Absolutely no promises of any outcome should be implied based upon any information contained on this website. The Law Office of Leif Kleven cannot and does not promise any specific outcome in any case.