Free Immigration Legal Help in Alabama
7 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 11 offices in Alabama, with the most in Birmingham, Mobile and Tuscaloosa.
From the Justice Department's recognized organizations roster (updated October 25, 2026) and its pro bono list (October 2026 edition). The sources are listed at the end of this page.
Nonprofits recognized by the Justice Department
Each can give immigration legal help through accredited representatives, and some also have staff attorneys. They help with applications to USCIS, and some also represent people in immigration court.
Birmingham
Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama
Principal Office
117 South Crest DriveBirmingham, AL 35209Hispanic Catholic Social Services
Principal Office
92 Oxmoor RoadBirmingham, AL 35209Inspiritus, Inc.
Birmingham Extension Office
117 Southcrest Drive Suite 104Birmingham, AL 35209
Dothan
Catholic Social Services Archdiocese of Mobile
Dothan Extension Office
557 West Main StreetDothan, AL 36302
Irondale
Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice United
Principal Office
1826 6th Ave SIrondale, AL 35210
Mobile
Catholic Social Services Archdiocese of Mobile
Principal Office
188 South Florida StreetMobile, AL 36606Gulf States Immigration Services
Principal Office
126 Mobile StreetMobile, AL 36607
Montgomery
Catholic Social Services Archdiocese of Mobile
Montgomery Extension Office
4455 Narrow Lane RoadMontgomery, AL 36116
Robertsdale
Catholic Social Services Archdiocese of Mobile
Robertsdale Extension Office
23010 Highway 59 NorthRobertsdale, AL 36567
Tuscaloosa
Southern Center for Equity Advancement and Immigrant Refuge
Principal Office
1130 University BlvdSuite B9, Box 622Tuscaloosa, AL 35401Southern Center for Equity Advancement and Immigrant Refuge
Principal Office
1711 4th AvenueTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Before you call
- Say what you need help with: the form (for example I-485, I-130, N-400 or a DACA renewal) and any notice you got from USCIS or the court.
- Ask whether they take that kind of case, and whether there is a waiting list.
- Ask about fees. Ask whether they can waive or reduce them if you cannot pay.
- Ask who will work on your case: an attorney or an accredited representative.
- Ask whether someone speaks your language, or whether they use an interpreter.
- Have your receipt number, A-Number and notices nearby.
- Free help often has waiting lists, so contact more than one organization.
Only lawyers and accredited representatives can advise you
In the U.S., a notary public or "notario" is not a lawyer and cannot give immigration legal advice, even though a notario is a lawyer in some other countries. USCIS lists who can: attorneys in good standing with a U.S. state bar, and accredited representatives who work for an organization the Justice Department recognizes.
You can check an attorney on the state bar's website, and an accredited representative on the Justice Department's roster. EOIR also publishes a list of disciplined practitioners.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free immigration legal help in Alabama?
7 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 11 offices in Alabama, with the most in Birmingham, Mobile and Tuscaloosa. Recognized organizations serve mainly people with low incomes, and those that charge fees must have a policy for clients who cannot pay.
Are these Alabama organizations free?
Not always. Some recognized organizations charge low fees, and each one that charges must have a written policy for people who cannot pay. Providers on the pro bono list give free help to people in immigration court. Ask about fees when you call.
Can they help with my green card or citizenship application?
Recognized organizations can help with applications to USCIS, such as family-based green cards, DACA renewals and naturalization. The roster does not say which cases each office takes, so ask. Representatives marked “DHS only” on the roster can help with USCIS but cannot represent you in immigration court.
Does MyCheck recommend any of them?
No. Every organization here comes from a public Justice Department list. MyCheck does not rank or vet them, and none pays to be listed.
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Sources
MyCheck is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. The organizations on this page come from public U.S. Justice Department lists. MyCheck does not endorse or recommend any of them, and no one pays to be listed. Hours, fees and services change, so call before you go. To report a mistake on this page, email info@sfdify.com.
