FAQs

Under federal forfeiture laws 21 USC § 881 the CBP, US Customs and other agencies can seize property they believe was being used to commit a federal offense like alien smuggling 8 USC 1324 if the importation of drugs 21 USC 844, 952 Or If they believe the cash was from illegal proceeds or car purchased that way. The Good News is You Can Fight it without Fear of Criminal Prosecution!

For 30 years we have been getting cash and vehicles returned after being seized by Customs at the San Ysidro and Otay border or CBP out by Campo and we have never had a client criminally charged. The answer has been “no” for 30 years.

Customs, CBP, PSIS & DEA all send a Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants CAFRA of Non-CAFRA that explains your choice of a Petition or Claim by “Election of Proceedings” under penalty of perjury. We charge an affordable flat fee and payment plans in most cases.

Contact a Lawyer who can file a complaint for return. You can also register for notification of publication by filling out the form at www.forfeiturewatch.org.

Yes, our firm urges the parents, family member, or spouse to let us help you file a petition for the return of the property. We have been successful 99% of the time!

Yes! A 30-day deadline starts from the time a “Notice of Seizure for Forfeiture,” is mailed by the Government or the electronic publication of notice is started.

Please consult a forfeiture lawyer with experience to help you make a decision.

The Petition is decided by the Agency usually within 30-60 days. A court claim follows the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and varies with each case.

We find no less than one half of the people would win the return of their property if properly filed. It is sad, but most people do not realize an experienced forfeiture lawyer protects them from the government and gets their vehicle or cash returned.