Pro-Bono Lawyers And Free Legal Immigration Services In New York

New York City NY

09 March, 2021

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By Rommel Ojeda, DocumentedNY March 9, 2021 Immigration cases of all kinds can be financially taxing and detrimental to the welfare of the individuals involved. It is estimated that fees range between $370 and $12,000 depending on the nature of your case, often not including the costs of USCIS applications. For this reason, we made this list of Pro-Bono Lawyers And Legal Immigration Services. While it is not required for an individual to have legal representation, it is highly recommended. All of the following organizations that provide pro-bono lawyers are non-profit, unless otherwise noted in parentheses next to their name. Referral Service implies that the case will be forwarded to an attorney/organization that can take the case. Please note: some organizations require appointments to see a pro-bono lawyer and do not take walkins. Please see information below their names to contact them directly. Also read: What Happens If a Landlord Is Threatening With Evictions and Calling ICE? What does Pro-bono mean? Thea easiest definition we found was from Investopedia: "Pro bono is short for the Latin phrase pro bono publico, which means "for the public good." The term generally refers to services that are rendered by a professional for free or at a lower cost." Meaning that pro-bono lawyers will work for the "public good" for free or for an affordable cost Pro-Bono Lawyers in Buffalo & Batavia, New York 1. The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York One West Main Street, Suite 800 Rochester, NY 14614 Tel: (585) 232-4090 | Fax: (585) 232-2352 www.lasroc.org • Asylum cases • Specialty in Criminal Law • We do not represent detained foreigners Serving those who reside in: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates Counties Languages: Spanish, French, Nepali 2. American Bar Association Detention and LOP Information Line (Referral Service) [email protected] https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/who-we-are/contact-us/ • Pro se case assistance for detained respondents only 3. Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project 438 Main Street, 7th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 Tel: (716) 847-0662 ext 301 (non-detained & women) Tel: (716) 847-0752 (men detained at BFDF) • Representation is limited to low-income detainees in BFDF, and those that fall within our funding guidelines 4. Prisoners' Legal Services of New York 41 State Street, Suite M112 Albany, NY 12207 Tel: (518) 694-8699 | Fax: (518) 694-4281 | www.plsny.org 14 Lafayette Square, Suite 510 Buffalo, NY 14203 Tel: (716) 844-8266 | Fax: (716) 854-1008 | www.plsny.org • Represents detained and non-detained individuals • Handles all types of immigration cases • Criminal immigration expertise Languages: Multilingual Staff In New York, New York: 1. Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York 80 Maiden Lane, 13th Floor New York, NY 10038 Tel: (212) 419-3700 | Fax: (212) 751-3197 | www.catholiccharitiesny.org • Non-detained cases only • Removal defense including but not limited to asylum, VAWA, cancellation of removal, unaccompanied minors Languages: Multilingual staff as well as access to interpreter services 2. Central American Legal Assistance (CALA) 240 Hooper Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 Tel: (718) 486-6800 | Fax: (718) 486-5287 | [email protected] www.centralamericanlegal.info • Asylum seekers Languages: Spanish 3. Migration Office of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockville Center 143 Shleigel Blvd Amityville, NY 11701 Tel: (631) 789-5210 | Fax: 6317895333 | www.Catholiccharities.cc Languages: Spanish, Creole and Polish 4. Human Rights First ** 75 Broad Street, Floor 31 New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 845-5200 | Fax: (212) 845-5299 • Detention hotline: (212) 629-6170 (2-5pm Mon-Fri) • Contacts: Hamon Madi, Jacqueline Rojas, Lamise Abdel rahman • Represent detained and non-detained individuals seeking asylum before the New York and New Jersey Immigration Courts 5. Catholic Migration Services 191 Joralemon Street, 4th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 Tel: (718) 236-3000 | www.catholicmigration.org • Non-detained cases only 6. Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project 50 Court Street, 8th floor Brooklyn, New York 11201 Tel: (718) 943-8632 | Fax: (718) 894-8646 www.safehorizon.org • Represents survivors of domestic violence, abuse, • Only provides representation to residents of New York City (the five boroughs) Languages: Spanish and French 7. City Bar Justice Center 42 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212) 382-6710 • Must call to make appointment; no walk-in service • Will appear at Federal Plaza and Varick St. Courts • Limited to Asylum; and U, T or VAWA relief for survivors of violent crimes including: domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assaults, hate crimes or human trafficking Language (s): Spanish, French 8. HIAS (New York) 411 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1006 New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 613-1341 | www.hias.org • Intakes are done by phone on the first Friday of every month from 9:00 am-3: 00 pm. HIAS does not have walk-in hours. Please call to speak with an attorney. • HIAS provides pro-bono lawyers and free legal representation for asylum applications and several other forms of immigration relief Languages: Spanish and Russian; others via Interpretation Services 9. Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem 317 Lenox Avenue, Suite 10 New York, NY 10027 (212) 876-5500 | www.ndsny.org • Detained and non-detained cases, primarily those with criminal convictions • Serving only Manhattan residents • Walk-in hours the 2nd and 4th Wed of every month from 9 am-5pm (call to confirm days beforehand) 10. The Legal Aid Society 199 Water Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10038 Tel: (212) 577-3300 www.legal-aid.org • Detained and non-detained cases • Criminal convictions and all forms of relief • Coordinates with Juvenile Representation Project, collaborates with ICARE partners for persons under 18 and in removal proceedings • Immigration Removal Hotline open Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at (212) 577-3456 • Will appear at 26 Federal Plaza and Varick St. Courts • Immigration Detention Hotline is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. (Collect calls accepted from detention facilities at (212) 577-3456.) 11. New York Legal Assistance Group 7 Hanover Square, 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 613-5000 | Fax: (212) 750-0820 | [email protected] | nylag.org • No walk-ins, please make an appointment • Leave a voicemail on Mondays between 9 am-3pm or email [email protected]. Include full name, contact information, and next court date. A case handler will respond within 2–4 weeks, but we cannot guarantee representation • Non-detained only • Serving the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island Languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, and others as needed 12. Sanctuary for Families 30 Wall Street, 8th floor New York, NY 10005 | Tel: (212) 349-6009 x 293 | www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org' • Represents survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and other gender-based harm in all types of immigration cases • Servicing Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, & Staten Island Languages: Multilingual staff as well as access to interpreter services 13. The Door 121 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013 Tel: (212)941-9090 | https://www.door.org • Services limited to individuals between the ages of 12-24 years old. 14. Connecticut Immigrant Center Inc. 36 Mill Plain Road, Suite 208 Danbury, CT 06811 (203) 312-7689 | [email protected] | www.cimmc.org • Limited Pro Bono • Gender-based asylum and domestic violence VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) matters Languages: Spanish 15. American Bar Association Detention and LOP Information Line (Referral service) [email protected] | https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/who-we-are/contact-us/ • Pro se case assistance for detained respondents only Also read: Resources for Homeowners and Small Landlords in New York Free Legal Services in New York, New York 1. Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project 50 Court Street, 8th floor Brooklyn, New York 11201 Tel: (718) 943-8632 | Fax: (718) 894-8646 | www.safehorizon.org • Represents survivors of domestic violence, abuse, persecution, torture, and other crimes • Only provides pro-bono lawyers or affordable representation to residents of New York City (the five boroughs) Languages: Spanish and French 2. Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) New York Office | 252 West 37th Street, Suite 1500W New York, NY 10018 Tel: (646) 677-9900 | [email protected] | www.supportkind.org • Service Areas: Queens, Bronx, Kings, Richmond, New York, Suffolk, Nassau and Westchester Counties Make an appointment: Call and leave your name and number. A member of our organization will call you. 3. Catholic Charities Community Services, Archdiocese of New York 80 Maiden Lane, 13th Floor New York, NY 10038 Tel: (212) 419-3700 | Fax: (212) 751-3197 | www.catholiccharitiesny.org Languages: Multilingual staff as well as access to interpreter services 4. The Legal Aid Society 199 Water Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10038 Tel: (212) 577-3300 | www.legal-aid.org • Coordinates with Juvenile Representation Project, collaborates with ICARE partners for persons under 18 and in removal proceedings • Immigration Removal Hotline open Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm at (212) 577-3456 5. Connecticut Immigrant Center Inc. 36 Mill Plain Road, Suite 208 Danbury, CT 06811 (203) 312-7689 | [email protected] | www.cimmc.org • Limited Pro Bono • Gender-based asylum and domestic violence VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) matters Languages: Spanish 6. Prisoners' Legal Services of New York 41 State Street, Suite M112 Albany, NY 12207 Tel: (518) 694-8699 | Fax: (518) 694-4281 | www.plsny.org • Handles all types of immigration cases • Criminal immigration expertise Languages: Multilingual staff 7. American Bar Association Detention and LOP Information Line (Referral Service) [email protected] https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/who-we-are/contact-us/ • Pro se case assistance for detained respondents only Also read: ITIN Number, Another Way To Pay Taxes As An Immigrant Documented NY is a non-profit news site devoted solely to covering New York City's immigrants and the policies that affect their lives.