Extradition is a request by a foreign jurisdiction to obtain jurisdiction over a person, and to have that person transported to the requesting foreign state or country. Extradition is used in criminal matters only.

If you are facing extradition from the United States for alleged criminal activity, contact Rothman & Associates in Miami to discuss your legal options.

Are You Facing Extradition?

At Rothman & Associates, we defend foreign nationals that the United States is seeking to extradite, as well as U.S. citizens who are facing extradition from a foreign country.

Extradition is a complex area of law. It is difficult to prevail in court when a foreign state or country obtains an extradition approval from the U.S. State Department. Extradition is largely political and is dependent on the nature of the extradition agreement between the U.S. and the other country.

Defending Extradition

One of the keys to defending an extradition involves proving that the person in question did not commit a crime; this can be done one of two ways: by showing the act was not a criminal offense, or that it was not the person whose extradition is sought who committed the act. We have had success proving the alleged crime in the foreign country is not a crime under U.S. law.

In a matter handled by Rothman & Associates, we were able to prove the alleged offense was civil and not criminal. Speak to an attorney to discuss the specifics of your charges.

For more information about the defense of extradition and your legal options, contact our law firm to schedule a consultation.