San Diego Immigration and Deportation Defense Lawyer
Your future here deserves a real defense. Immigration and criminal defense in San Diego, explained clearly, in English or Spanish.
Free first consultation · Same-day consultations · Calls answered right away · Payment plans available · English & Spanish

I need help because something is happening right now.
A family member is in detention.
When someone is detained, time matters. We look at custody, bond eligibility and the case behind the detention.
- Bond hearings and motions to contest detention
- Removal defense while detained
- Review of your family member’s immigration history
You received a Notice to Appear or a hearing date.
Your options depend on your history and your family. We review everything before your hearing.
- Removal defense in immigration court
- Asylum and humanitarian protection
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals
You want to fix your status through family.
We prepare family-based cases and waivers, and tell you honestly where the risks are.
- Adjustment of status
- Family-based petitions
- Waivers
A criminal case can affect your status.
A plea that looks small can carry large immigration consequences. We look at both sides of the case.
- Criminal cases with immigration consequences
- Immigration consequences of convictions
- Working with your criminal defense attorney
You need your file before deciding.
A FOIA request can show what the government has on record about you.
- FOIA requests for immigration and government records
- Review of the records with you

Daniel Castaneda, your attorney.
More than 2,000 cases handled since 2011.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
- Firm
- Law Office of Daniel Stefan Castaneda, APC
- Practice
- Immigration, removal defense and the immigration side of criminal cases
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- State Bar of California
- #276762, admitted in 2011
More than 2,000 cases handled since 2011.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
“Daniel Castañeda. El mejor abogado de SD, en nuestro caso, nos ha ayudado con 3 casos, difÃciles, o casi imposibles de ganar. pero él siempre ha hecho su mejor trabajo, de verdad, lo recomiendo en un 200%â€
Ludim Parra.“Attorney Castaneda has been nothing short of wonderful! Very easy to work with and gets the job done. He has helped me tremendously and I cannot thank him enough! Honest man and does his work very well! I would recommend him in a heartbeat!â€
Jessica“Execellent lawyer for civil cases ....and great person....iii...//// Lo bueno de daniel que habla nuestro idioma ...que es el español y nos explica detalladamente sobre el caso del problema....y eso me gusta de el .....aunque hablemos también el idioma ingles......muchas gracias por tu apoyo danie..â€
Noe garciaAttorney Advertising. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and are reproduced verbatim, in the client’s own words and language, as published on castalegal.com. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
What working with us looks like.No surprises. You always know where your case stands.
We listen
You tell us what happened, in your language. We review your documents and history.
We explain your options
Risks, timelines and costs in plain words, before you decide anything.
We take it from there
Filings, hearings and updates. You are never left guessing.
Know your rights.
All guides →- →
Can ICE detain you after many years in the U.S.?
Your rights and legal options after an arrest. - →
Can marriage to a U.S. citizen stop deportation?
When marriage may help and when it does not. - →
Criminal convictions and deportation
What every immigrant needs to know. - →
Detained at a USCIS interview?
How to protect your rights and get help.
Get help today.
(619) 710-6095Free first consultation · Same-day consultations · Calls answered right away · Payment plans available · English & Spanish
Law Office of Daniel Stefan Castaneda, APC3065 Rosecrans Pl, Ste 204
San Diego, CA 92110-4822
daniel@castalegal.com
