The Law Office of Farid Ahmed

• Attorney: Farid Ahmed, J.D. (Western New England University School of Law)
• Jurisdictions: New York, Connecticut, and federal courts around the New York City region (SDNY and EDNY)
• Main Office: 37-66 72nd Street, 3rd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (near 72nd Street/Roosevelt Avenue – E/F/M/R/7 trains)
• Service Area: All counties of New York and Connecticut, and relevant federal courts
• Languages: English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali (plus additional multilingual staff support)

The firm emphasizes strong, compassionate representation and works to build solid attorney–client relationships, recognizing that no two cases are the same.

Immigration Practice Areas

The firm handles matters including, but not limited to:

• Asylum cases
• Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions
• Family-based and other immigration petitions
• I-601 waivers
• I-601A waivers
• Citizenship and naturalization applications (including assistance with Form N-648)
• Deportation and removal defense
• Cancellation of removal
• Consular processing
• Prosecutorial discretion requests (closure of deportation cases without work permit)
• Administrative closure (closure of deportation cases with work permit)
• Post-conviction relief related to immigration benefits (reopening criminal cases for immigration purposes)
• VAWA-related immigration relief

Focus on Criminal-Immigration Overlap

The firm emphasizes representation of non-citizens who are facing criminal charges and may be at risk of deportation. The office provides both criminal defense and immigration representation with the goal of avoiding or minimizing negative immigration consequences.

Prospective clients should contact the firm directly to discuss their specific immigration or deportation matter and to confirm whether the firm can assist with their type of case.

• Phone (24/7): (718) 637-1111
• Attorney Cell: (718) 551-8907
• WhatsApp: (718) 551-8907
• Fax: (718) 764-4327
• Email: info@faridahmedlaw.com

The firm's stated goal is to be available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Office Address

• Address: 37-66 72nd Street, 3rd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
• Intersection / Area: 72nd Street and Roosevelt Avenue
• Nearby Subway Lines: E, F, M, R, and 7 trains (72nd Street/Roosevelt Avenue station)

Clients can contact the office by phone, WhatsApp, email, or through the contact form on the firm's website to request a consultation or more information.

Lists Lawton, Jackson Heights, New York City, Queens, Roosevelt, Santa Ana, Issaquah, and University as a location. Names Connecticut, New York, Jackson Heights, New York City, and Queens as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• The firm invites potential clients to request a consultation using the online contact form or by phone.
• The stated goal is to be available to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• The website indicates that the firm will provide a review of a prospective client's legal matter, often beginning via email or follow-up communication after a request is submitted.

The website does not publish detailed consultation fee policies for all case types. Clients should contact the firm directly to confirm whether an initial consultation is free or paid for their specific matter and to obtain any fee information.

Personal Injury Matters

The Law Office of Farid Ahmed also assists clients with personal injury cases, including matters involving injuries, medical bills, or loss of income.

• The website notes that the firm offers a free consultation for personal injury cases.
• Personal injury representation is available to help clients seek recovery for losses such as medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.

For precise details about how fees work in personal injury cases (such as contingency arrangements or other terms), clients should contact the firm directly, as specific fee structures are not fully detailed on the website.

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.), Western New England University School of Law.
• Admissions: Admitted to practice in New York, Connecticut, and federal courts in the New York City region (including SDNY and EDNY).
• Experience:
• Over 15–16 years of legal experience (as described on the firm's website).
• Experience in deportation defense and litigation from law school externships and subsequent practice.
• Substantial civil and criminal litigation experience in both federal and state courts in the New York City region.
• Extensive experience litigating immigration cases in immigration courts in the New York City region and Connecticut.
• Practice Focus:
• Federal and state criminal cases.
• Deportation and removal defense.
• A range of immigration law matters.

Paralegal Diane Alejandra Rodriguez

• Role: Paralegal at the Law Office of Farid Ahmed.
• Education: Economics graduate from Santo Tomas University, Bogota, Colombia.
• Training: Immigration paralegal certificate from the Institute of the Americas on Immigration.
• Experience: Many years of experience as an immigration paralegal in New York.
• Languages: Bilingual in English and Spanish.

The firm also notes that its staff is multilingual and can provide services in several languages, including English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Bengali.

Criminal Defense Focus

Attorney Farid Ahmed has substantial experience litigating civil and criminal cases in both federal and state courts. Criminal defense is one of the firm's primary practice areas.

The firm handles a range of criminal matters, including:

• Assault
• Burglary and theft offenses
• Domestic violence charges
• DUI and DWI
• Drug crimes
• Federal criminal charges
• Sex offense charges

Immigrants Facing Criminal Charges

For non-citizens, criminal charges may carry serious immigration consequences, including the risk of deportation or loss of status. The firm combines criminal defense and immigration knowledge to help clients understand and, where possible, avoid negative immigration outcomes related to criminal cases.

Prospective clients should contact the firm directly to discuss the specific charges they are facing and to confirm whether the firm can represent them.

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