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title: "Archive - First Point Law Group"
description: "Every essay, field note, and interview we've published. Search and filter by category or tag."
url: "https://first.carlosarias.com/blog"
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# The archive

Every piece we've published. 5 essays, field notes, and interviews.

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      [Immigration Law](/categories/immigration-law) · October 10, 2026  [## A Step-by-Step Guide to the U.S. Family-Based Green Card Process](/blog/immigration-law/family-based-green-card-process-guide)

Learn how the family-based immigration process works, who is eligible, how long it can take, and what to expect at each stage.

  [FirstPoint Law Group](/authors/firstpointlaw) · 8 min read       [Family Law](/categories/family-law) · October 5, 2026  [## Divorce in Virginia: What You Need to Know](/blog/family-law/divorce-in-virginia-what-you-need-to-know)

Understand the divorce process in Virginia, including grounds for divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.

  [FirstPoint Law Group](/authors/firstpointlaw) · 6 min read       [Criminal Defense](/categories/criminal-defense) · October 1, 2026  [## What to Do If You’ve Been Arrested in Virginia](/blog/criminal-defense/what-to-do-if-arrested-in-virginia)

The first hours after an arrest matter. Here is what to do — and what not to do — to protect your rights and your options.

  [FirstPoint Law Group](/authors/firstpointlaw) · 5 min read       [Traffic Law](/categories/traffic-law) · September 25, 2026  [## Consequences of a DUI in Virginia](/blog/traffic-law/consequences-of-a-dui-in-virginia)

A DUI in Virginia is a criminal charge with mandatory penalties. Here is what a conviction can mean for your license, your record and your career.

  [FirstPoint Law Group](/authors/firstpointlaw) · 5 min read       [Civil Litigation](/categories/civil-litigation) · September 18, 2026  [## When to Consider Civil Litigation for Your Case](/blog/civil-litigation/when-to-consider-civil-litigation)

Not every dispute needs a lawsuit — but some do. Here is how to know when civil litigation makes sense, and what to expect if you move forward.

  [FirstPoint Law Group](/authors/firstpointlaw) · 6 min read