---
title: "Padilla v. Kentucky"
citation: "Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010)"
authority_id: "AUTH-SCOTUS-PADILLA-559-US-356"
authority_type: "case"
jurisdiction: "federal_nationwide"
precedential_status: "binding"
official_url: "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-559/pdf/USREPORTS-559-356.pdf"
url: "https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/authorities/AUTH-SCOTUS-PADILLA-559-US-356/"
legal_review: "2026-08-25"
links_checked: "2026-10-15"
links_available: 1
links_checked_count: 1
license: "CC BY 4.0"
---

# Padilla v. Kentucky

## Holding used

Counsel must provide correct immigration advice when removal law is clear and at least advise of risk when it is unclear.

## Material limitation

Actual citizenship, statute, conviction, immigration law, advice, reliance, and prejudice require individualized analysis.

## Official source and pinpoints

559 U.S. 356, 366–74 (2010): <https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-559/pdf/USREPORTS-559-356.pdf>


## Used in

- [Plea Negotiations, Plea Agreements, and Rule 11](https://jason93.com/legal/federal-process/modules/30-plea-and-trial/plea-negotiations-agreements-and-rule-11.md)