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Every case is different and every client has different needs. Before beginning to represent you Attorney Allison McCarthy requests that you schedule a consultation. During the consultation Allison will provide and initial review of your case, discuss your rights and options, and provide you with a quote for the cost of representation.

Before beginning any representation, Attorney Allison McCarthy requests that you please schedule a consultation. Consultations are important so Allison can gather important information from you, do an initial review of your case, and provide you with basic information about your rights and options.

For initial deposit payments, McCarthy Law, P.C. is able to accept cash, money orders, and personal checks. For consultations and invoices, McCarthy Law, P.C. is also able to accept most major credit cards.

The following are some useful websites with additional information about immigration cases:

US Citizenship and Immigration Services – https://www.uscis.gov/

Immigration Court (Executive Office for Immigration Review) – https://respondentaccess.eoir.justice.gov/en/

National Visa Center – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

The following are useful websites where you can find additional information about criminal cases and appeals:

Iowa Courts Online case search – https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/DefaultFrame

Iowa Judicial Branch – https://www.iowacourts.gov/

PACER – https://www.pacer.gov/