Do we need a lawyer to help expedite the deportation of a family member?

As an aggravated felon, there is little that can be done to prevent your family member's deportation. However, sometimes there is a possibility that the underlying conviction can be attacked collaterally, then the basis for any deportation order is removed. A skilled attorney in "post-conviction relief" can better advise you on this question. This route is the only realistic option of preventing his ultimate removal. A good source for locating a skilled immigration attorney is at the AILA website [American Immigration Lawyers Association] http://www.ailalawyer.com/