Deportation and Removal if an individual receives a Notice to Appear (NTA) they must appear in Immigration Court before and Immigration Judge, who will preside over their case. They may be detained prior to a hearing, or receive a date appear for their hearing to determine if they will be removed from the U.S. The government will have an attorney representing the U.S. on the various charges, and it is vital that you offer a defense to those charges. Contact the J. Hospedales Law Firm, PLLC  to assist you during this stressful time.