Himedes V. Chicas

Himedes V. Chicas focuses his practice on immigration law, with particular strength in removal defense and the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. He advises noncitizens and criminal defense attorneys on plea strategies, pretrial immigration opinions, and post-conviction matters. He also represents clients seeking bond, challenging removal, and pursuing relief before immigration courts. His work is known for careful analysis, strong advocacy, and practical guidance in difficult cases for many clients.

Himedes earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law, where he represented indigent clients as a student attorney in the Immigration Clinic. He also served as Executive Articles Editor for the Maryland Journal of International Law, was an Asper Fellow for the Honorable Althea M. Handy, and worked as a legislative law clerk for Senator Ben Cardin. He graduated from the University of Scranton as well.

In his legal career, Himedes has built a strong practice at the intersection of criminal and immigration law. He helps craft immigration-friendly plea agreements, provides advisory opinions, serves as an expert witness, and advises the Federal Public Defender in Maryland on immigration issues affecting criminal cases. He also handles appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and petitions for review before the Fourth Circuit, including precedential matters for his clients.

Himedes V. Chicas is admitted in Maryland, the U.S. District Court for Maryland, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He has held leadership roles with the Maryland State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and he has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Washingtonian Magazine. He also provides pro bono service through immigrant rights and legal aid organizations, reflecting a strong commitment to advocacy and access.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Jezic & Moyse, LLC
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition
• Member, Bar Association of Baltimore City (2011-2013)

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Scranton
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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