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About John Burt

John Burt is an immigration attorney whose practice is focused on deportation defense and Immigration Court representation. He represents individuals and families facing removal proceedings, ICE detention, and enforcement actions by the Department of Homeland Security throughout the United States. His work centers on protecting noncitizens from deportation and defending clients at the most critical moments of their immigration cases. Mr. Burt regularly appears in Immigration Court and handles cases at every procedural stage, including Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Hearings, and post-order litigation. His practice includes motions to reopen and reconsider removal orders, stays of removal, bond hearings, ICE custody and detention matters, and appeals. He also represents clients with prior deportation orders, in absentia removal orders, and long-pending cases that place them at risk of arrest or detention by ICE. In addition to court-based defense, Mr. Burt advises clients on relief from removal when available, including cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, asylum-based defenses, and family-based immigration options. He frequently represents detained individuals and works quickly to pursue release, bond, or other legal remedies aimed at preventing deportation and reuniting families. Mr. Burt is known for his practical, direct approach to immigration defense and for providing clear, honest guidance in complex and fast-moving cases. He understands that deportation cases often involve urgent deadlines, high stakes, and significant emotional strain on families, and he prioritizes responsive communication and thorough preparation. As a founding attorney of Burt & Ngo, P.C., Mr. Burt is committed to standing between his clients and deportation, advocating aggressively within the law, and helping clients navigate the immigration system with clarity, dignity, and respect.