The Law Offices of Peter L. Johnston, LLC

The Law Offices of
Peter L. Johnston, LLC

How do I keep my family member in the United States?

What if, however, your relative or loved one is already in the United States but on a temporary visa, or what’s officially called a Non-Immigrant Visa? Depending upon their relationship to you, there may be a solution called as Adjustment of Status which allows some aliens in this situation to change — or adjust — their status from non-immigrant to immigrant and get a Permanent Resident Card, more colloquially known as a “green card”.

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Good lawyers (and judges) keep criminal justice system honest

It should definitely be stated that most police officers are honorable public servants.  Unfortunately, there are rogue officers who act as the law unto the themselves and do not testify truthfully on the witness stand, as recent Federal indictments in Philadelphia have shown. It takes good, dedicated attorneys (and judges) to ensure that the system stays honest in order to prevent wrongful convictions. If you are accused of a crime, contact us and we will provide thorough, competent representation.

The below article sheds more light on the work that lawyers and judges do in ensuring that the criminal justice system remains fair and protects the innocent as well as society.

One Judge Who Had the Guts to Stand Up to Lying Cops