Free Immigration Legal Help in California
161 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 338 offices in California, with the most in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. 25 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Adelanto Immigration Court, Concord Immigration Court, Imperial Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, Sacramento Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court and Santa Ana Immigration Court.
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.
Anaheim
ACCESS California Services
Principal Office
300 W Carl Karcher WayAnaheim, CA 92801Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Orange County Extension Office
2401 East Katella Ave., Suite #550Anaheim, CA 92806CAIR-CA
Principal Office
2180 West Crescent Avenue, Suite FAnaheim, CA 92801
Arroyo Grande
Immigrant Hope Arroyo Grande
Principal Office
995 E Grand AvenueArroyo Grande, CA 93420Immigrant Hope Santa Barbara, CA
IHSB at Grace Central Coast Arroyo Grande Extension Office
995 E. Grand AvenueArroyo Grande, CA 93420
Artesia
South Asian Network Inc.
Principal Office
18173 Pioneer Blvd, Suite 1Artesia, CA 90701
Bakersfield
UFW Foundation
Principal Office
917 H Street, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93304
Berkeley
East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
Principal Office
2614 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Berkeley Extension Office
2488 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 210Berkeley, CA 94704Oasis Legal Services
Principal Office
1900 Addison Street, Suite 100Berkeley, CA 94704The East Bay Community Law Center
Principal Office
2921 Adeline StreetBerkeley, CA 94703
Bolinas
Marin County Free Library
Bolinas Library Extension Office
14 Wharf RoadBolinas, CA 94924
Brentwood
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Brentwood Extension Office
201 Sand Creek Road, Suite LMailing Address: P.O. Box 337, Brentwood, CA 94513Brentwood, CA 94513
Buena Park
KCS, Inc.
Principal Office
7212 Orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 8Buena Park, CA 90621
Burbank
Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Burbank YMCA Extension Office
321 E Magnolia BoulevardBurbank, CA 91502
Calistoga
Up Valley Family Centers
Calistoga - Cedar Street Extension Office
1500 Cedar StreetCalistoga, CA 94515
Capistrano Beach
Catholic Charities of Orange County
Capistrano Beach Extension Office
26010 Domingo AvenueCapistrano Beach, CA 92624
Chico
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc.
Principal Office
10 Independence CircleChico, CA 95973
Chula Vista
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Southwestern College Extension Office
900 Otay Lakes RoadChula Vista, CA 91910UURISE, Inc.
Chula Vista Extension Office
970 Broadway, Suite 101Chula Vista, CA 91911
Citrus Heights
Institute for Children's Aid
Citrus Heights Extension Office
6248 Birdcage StreetCitrus Heights, CA 95610
Cloverdale
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
Cloverdale Extension Office
La Familia Sana233 N. Cloverdale BlvdCloverdale, CA 95425
Clovis
San Joaquin College of Law - New American Legal Clinic
Principal Office
901 5th StreetClovis, CA 93612
Coachella
Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
Coachella Extension Office
52555 Oasis Palm AvenueCoachella, CA 92236COFEM dba Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norte America
Coachella Extension Office
1515 Sixth StreetCoachella, CA 92236TODEC Legal Center Perris
Coachella Extension Office
1560 Sixth StreetCoachella, CA 92236
Commerce
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Principal Office
5100 S Eastern Ave., Suite 200Commerce, CA 90040
Compton
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
Compton Extension Office
700 N. Bullis RoadCompton, CA 90221Community Lawyers Inc.
Principal Office
1216 E. Compton BlvdCompton, CA 90221Community Legal Aid SoCal
Compton Extension Office
725 West Rosecrans AvenueCompton, CA 90222
Concord
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Concord Extension Office
2120 Diamond Blvd, Suite 220Concord, CA 94520Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Principal Office
2151 Salvio Street, Suite 350Concord, CA 94520Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Concord Extension Office
Monument Impact2699 Monument BlvdConcord, CA 94520
Corning
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc.
Corning Extension Office
175 Solano StreetCorning, CA 96021
Corte Madera
Marin County Free Library
Corte Madera Library Extension Office
707 Meadowsweet DriveCorte Madera, CA 94925
Costa Mesa
Human Options, Inc.
Principal Office
1901 Newport Boulevard, Suite 240Costa Mesa, CA 92627Human Options, Inc.
Costa Mesa Extension Office
P.O. Box 10939Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Davenport
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc.
Davenport Resource Service Center Extension Office
150 Church StreetDavenport, CA 95017
Davis
University of California Immigrant Legal Services
Principal Office
400 Mrak Hall Drive, Room 1129Davis, CA 95616
Desert Hot Springs
Grace Church an Evangelical Free Church of Desert Hot Springs
Principal Office
17400 Bubbling Wells RoadDesert Hot Springs, CA 92241
East Palo Alto
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Principal Office
1861 Bay RoadEast Palo Alto, CA 94303
El Cajon
International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - El Cajon Extension Office
131 E. Main Street, Suite 202El Cajon, CA 92020Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Cuyamaca College Extension Office
900 Rancho San Diego ParkwayEOPS Office A-300El Cajon, CA 92019Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Grossmont College Extension Office
8800 Grossmont College DriveEl Cajon, CA 92020
El Centro
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
El Centro Extension Office
250 W. Orange AvenueEl Centro, CA 92243
El Monte
International Institute of Los Angeles
El Monte Extension Office
2822 S. Peck RoadSuite 104El Monte, CA 91733
Fairfax
Marin County Free Library
Fairfax Library Extension Office
2097 Sir Francis Drake BlvdFairfax, CA 94930
Fairfield
Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano, Inc.
Principal Office
823 Jefferson Street, Suites A & B,Fairfield, CA 94533Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano, Inc.
Fairfield Extension Office
604 Empire StreetFairfield, CA 94533
Fremont
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Fremont Extension Office
39055 Hasting Street, Suite 202Fremont, CA 94538Pars Equality Center
Fremont Extension Office
39155 Liberty Street, Suite F-610Fremont, CA 94538
Fresno
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF)
Fresno Extension Office
1921 N Gateway Blvd, Suite 102Fresno, CA 93727Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fresno
Principal Office
149 North Fulton StreetFresno, CA 93701Central California Legal Services
Principal Office
2115 Kern Street, Suite 200Fresno, CA 93721Centro Binacional Para El Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueno
Principal Office
2911 Tulare StreetFresno, CA 93721Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc.
Principal Office
302 Fresno Street, Suite #102Fresno, CA 93706Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc.
Highway City Neighborhood Resource Center Extension Office
4718 N. Polk AvenueFresno, CA 93722Community Justice Alliance Inc.
Fresno Extension Office
764 P Street, Suite 015Fresno, CA 93721Education and Leadership Foundation
Principal Office
4290 E. Ashlan AvenueFresno, CA 93726Education and Leadership Foundation
1308 E. Olive Avenue Extension Office
1308 E. Olive AvenueFresno, CA 93728Education and Leadership Foundation
1310 E. Olive Avenue Extension Office
1310 E. Olive AvenueFresno, CA 93728Education and Leadership Foundation
1312 E. Olive Avenue Extension Office
1312 E. Olive AvenueFresno, CA 93728Education and Leadership Foundation
1314 E. Olive Avenue Extension Office
1314 E. Olive AvenueFresno, CA 93728Education and Leadership Foundation
1316 E. Olive Avenue Extension Office
1316 E. Olive AvenueFresno, CA 93728Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
KIND-Fresno Extension Office
550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 210Fresno, CA 93710La Alianza Comunitaria Transnacional
Principal Office
6083 N. Figarden Drive #647Fresno, CA 93722Oasis Legal Services
Fresno Extension Office
334 West Shaw Avenue, Suite BFresno, CA 93704Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN)
Fresno Extension Office
2904 N. Blackstone Street, Suite 202Fresno, CA 93703The Fresno Center
Principal Office
4879 E. Cesar Chavez BlvdFresno, CA 93727UFW Foundation
Fresno Extension Office
732 North Van Ness AvenueFresno, CA 93728
Fullerton
Korean Resource Center
Fullerton Extension Office
620 N Harbor BlvdFullerton, CA 92832Women's Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC)
Principal Office
201 E. Amerige AveFullerton, CA 92832
Garden Grove
World Relief
World Relief Southern California Extension Office
13121 Brookhurst StreetSuite HGarden Grove, CA 92843
Gardena
Sims Cares for All Inc.
Principal Office
879 W 190th Street, 4th FloorGardena, CA 90248
Gilroy
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Eigleberry Street - Gilroy Extension Office
7415 Eigleberry Street, Suite 103Gilroy, CA 95020
Glendale
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Glendale Extension Office
4322 Fernando RoadGlendale, CA 91204International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - Los Angeles Extension Office
625 N. Maryland AvenueGlendale, CA 91206
Greenfield
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
Holy Trinity Church Extension Office
27 South El Camino RealGreenfield, CA 93927
Gridley
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc.
Gridley Extension Office
630 Washington StreetGridley, CA 95948
Half Moon Bay
Coastside Hope
Principal Office
248 Main Street, Suite #200Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Hesperia
Welcome to America Inc.
Principal Office
17130 Sequoia Street, Suite 104Hesperia, CA 92345Welcome to America Inc.
Hesperia Extension Office
17130 Sequoia Street, Suite 106Hesperia, CA 92345
Hollister
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
Sacred Heart Church Extension Office
440 San Benito StreetHollister, CA 95023Latin Advocacy Network (LATINAN)
Hollister Extension Office
440 San Benito St.Hollister, CA 95023
Huntington Park
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Huntington Park Extension Office
2650 Zoe AvenueHuntington Park, CA 90255
Imperial
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Imperial Valley College Extension Office
380 E. Aten Road, Building 1000Imperial, CA 92251
Indio
Immigrant Hope Coachella Valley
Principal Office
45-212 Fargo StreetIndio, CA 92201
Inverness
Marin County Free Library
Inverness Library Extension Office
15 Park AvenueInverness, CA 94937
Irvine
Human Options, Inc.
Irvine Extension Office
5540 Trabuco RoadIrvine, CA 92619Solidarity
Irvine Extension Office
5001 Newport Coast DriveIrvine, CA 92603University of California Immigrant Legal Services
Irvine Extension Office
4th Floor RISE CenterG458 Student CenterIrvine, CA 92697-5125
Kerman
Centro La Familia Advocacy Services, Inc.
Kerman Neighborhood Resource Center Extension Office
275 S. Madera Avenue, Suite 400Kerman, CA 93630
Lake Forest
Yorba Linda Friends Church
Lake Forest Extension Office
Peace Center at Saddleback Church1 Purpose DriveLake Forest, CA 92630
Lake Forrest
Human Options, Inc.
Lake Forrest Extension Office
22481 Aspan StreetLake Forrest, CA 92630
Lancaster
Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Antelope Valley Family YMCA Extension Office
43001 10th Street WestLancaster, CA 93534
Lennox
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Lennox Extension Office
10217 Inglewood AvenueLennox, CA 90304
Lodi
California Human Development Corp.
Lodi Extension Office
100 E. Pine StreetLodi, CA 95240
Lompoc
Importa Santa Barbara
Lompoc Extension Office
604 E. Ocean Avenue, Suite ELompoc, CA 93456
Long Beach
Centro CHA Inc.
Principal Office
200 Pine AvenueSuite 550Long Beach, CA 90802Welcome to America Inc.
Long Beach Extension Office
111 W Ocean Blvd., Suite 400Long Beach, CA 90802
Los Angeles
African Communities Public Health Coalition
Principal Office
5757 West Century Boulevard, Suite 600Los Angeles, CA 90045Al Otro Lado, Inc.
Principal Office
634 South Spring Street, #908 & #909Los Angeles, CA 90014Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Principal Office
1145 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90017Black Alliance for Just Immigration
BAJI - Los Angeles Office
7526 Crenshaw BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90043Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Principal Office
1530 James M. Wood BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90015Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
Principal Office
P.O. Box 15095-0095Los Angeles, CA 90015Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) of California
Principal Office
2845 W. 7th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90005Chinatown Service Center
Principal Office
767 N Hill Street, Suite 400Los Angeles, CA 90012Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
Principal Office
2533 West 3rd Street, Suite 101Los Angeles, CA 90057COFEM dba Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norte America
Principal Office
125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 500Los Angeles, CA 90012Eastmont Community Center
Principal Office
701 Hoefner Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90022El Centro De Ayuda
Principal Office
2130 East 1st Street, Suite 110Los Angeles, CA 90033El Rescate
Principal Office
1605 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 516Los Angeles, CA 90015Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
Los Angeles Extension Office
2648 N. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90065Human Rights First
Los Angeles Extension Office
3680 Wilshire Blvd, Suite PO4-414Los Angeles, CA 90010Immigration Center for Women and Children
Principal Office
634 South Spring Street, Suite 727Los Angeles, CA 90014International Institute of Los Angeles
Principal Office
3845 Selig PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90031Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
KIND - Los Angeles Extension Office
801 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 900Los Angeles, CA 90017Korean Resource Center
Principal Office
900 Crenshaw Blvd, Suite BLos Angeles, CA 90019Korean Resource Center
Kinsley Extension Office
540 S Kinsley Drive, Suite BLos Angeles, CA 90020Los Angeles LGBT Center - Immigration Law Project
Principal Office
1125 N. McCadden PlaceLegal Services DepartmentLos Angeles, CA 90038Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic at Loyola Law School and Loyola Marymount University
Principal Office
919 Albany StreetLos Angeles, CA 90015Pars Equality Center
Los Angeles Extension Office
4954 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 201Los Angeles, CA 91403Survivor Justice Center
Principal Office
5301 Whittier Blvd, Floor 4Los Angeles, CA 90022The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of L.A.- Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services
Principal Office
3621 Brunswick AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90039The Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of L.A.- Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services
Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles-Cathedral Center of St Paul Extension Office
840 Echo Park AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90026University of California Immigrant Legal Services
Los Angeles Extension Office
220 Westwood Plaza, Suite B44Los Angeles, CA 90095Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Principal Office
4301 W. Third StreetLos Angeles, CA 90020Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Ketchum-Downtown YMCA Extension Office
Mission Advancement Department & New American Welcome Center401 South Hope StreetLos Angeles, CA 90071Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA Extension Office
2900 Whittier BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90023Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Weingart YMCA Wellness & Aquatic Center Extension Office
9900 South Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90044
Los Gatos
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
Principal Office
980 University Ave.Los Gatos, CA 95035
Lynwood
New Voice Immigration Assistance Services
Principal Office
10701 Sampson AveLynwood, CA 90262
Madera
Centro Binacional Para El Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueno
CBDIO - Madera California Extension Office
1535 E Yosemite Avenue, Suite 103Madera, CA 93638
Marin City
Marin County Free Library
Marin City Library Extension Office
164 Donahue StreetMarin City, CA 94965
Martinez
San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF
Contra Costa Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF Extension Office
1333 Pine Street, Suite EMartinez, CA 94553
Maywood
Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA Extension Office
4801 East 58th StreetMaywood, CA 90270
Merced
Central California Legal Services
Merced Extension Office
1640 'N' Street, Suite 200Merced, CA 95340
Modesto
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton
Tenaya Drive - Modesto Extention Office
1506 H StreetModesto, CA 95354World Relief
World Relief Modesto Extension Office
909 14th StreetModesto, CA 95354
Monrovia
Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley at Mountainside Communion
Principal Office
303 West Colorado BoulevardMonrovia, CA 91016Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Santa Anita Family YMCA Extension Office
501 S Mountain AvenueMonrovia, CA 91016
Montebello
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
Montebello Extension Office
401 North Garfield AvenueMontebello, CA 90640
Monterey Park
Chinatown Service Center
Monterey Park Extension Office
112 N. Chandler Avenue, Suite 105Monterey Park, CA 91754NALEO Educational Fund
Principal Office
1000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 310Monterey Park, CA 91754
Morgan Hill
Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals
Principal Office
16264 Church St., Suite 103Morgan Hill, CA 95037Step Forward Foundation
Principal Office
16165 Monterey Rd. Suite 109Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Mountain View
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
Mountain View Extension Office
495 N. Whisman Road, Suite 200Mountain View, CA 94043
Napa
Bay Area Legal Aid
Napa Extension Office
1250 Main Street, Suite 210Napa, CA 94559Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Napa Extension Office
3299 Claremont Way, Suite 3Mailing address: P.O. Box 759, Napa, CA 94559Napa, CA 94558On the Move
Principal Office
780 Lincoln AvenueNapa, CA 94558Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services
Napa Valley College Extension Office
2277 Napa Vallejo HwyNapa, CA 94558
Newport Beach
Human Options, Inc.
Newport Beach Extension Office
307 Placentia Avenue, #203Newport Beach, CA 92663Human Options, Inc.
Newport Beach P.O. Box Extension Office
P.O. Box 10577Newport Beach, CA 92658
North Hills
San Fernando Valley Refugee Children Center, Inc.
Principal Office
15435 Rayen StreetNorth Hills, CA 91343
North Hollywood
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
Principal Office
11559 Sherman WayNorth Hollywood, CA 91605
Norwalk
Community Legal Aid SoCal
Norwalk Extension Office
12501 Imperial Highway, Suite 250Norwalk, CA 90650
Novato
Marin County Free Library
Novato Library Extension Office
1720 Novato BlvdNovato, CA 94947Marin County Free Library
South Novato Library Extension Office
931 C StreetNovato, CA 94949
Oakland
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Oakland Extension Office
310 8th Street, Suite 305Oakland, CA 94607Bay Area Legal Aid
Principal Office
1735 Telegraph AvenueOakland, CA 94612Black Alliance for Just Immigration
BAJI - Oakland Extension Office
111 Fairmount AvenueOakland, CA 94611Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Principal Office
433 Jefferson StreetOakland, CA 94607Centro Legal de la Raza
Principal Office
3400 E. 12th StreetOakland, CA 94601East Bay Spanish Speaking Citizens' Foundation
Principal Office
1470 Fruitvale AvenueOakland, CA 94601Filipino Advocates for Justice
Principal Office
310 8th Street, Suite 309Oakland, CA 94607Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Oakland Extension Office
476 3rd StreetOakland, CA 94607International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - Oakland Extension Office
440 Grand Avenue, Suite 500Oakland, CA 94610Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Oakland Extension Office
Lao Family Community Development, Inc.1551 23rd AvenueOakland, CA 94606Open Immigration Legal Services
Principal Office
436 14th Street, Suite 416Oakland, CA 94612
Oceanside
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
MiraCosta College Extension Office
1 Barnard Drive, Building 3700Oceanside, CA 92056
Ontario
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.
San Bernardino Extension Office
2920 Inland Empire BlvdUnit 103Ontario, CA 91764Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC)
Ontario Extension Office
534 N. Euclid AveOntario, CA 91762
Oroville
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc.
Oroville Extension Office
2185 Balwin AvenueOroville, CA 95966
Oxnard
El Concilio Family Services
Principal Office
301 South C StreetOxnard, CA 93030La Hermandad Hank Lacayo Youth & Family Center
Principal Office
534 South A StreetOxnard, CA 93030Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project
Principal Office
135 Magnolia AveOxnard, CA 93030UFW Foundation
Oxnard Extension Office
1100 N Ventura Road, Suite 107Oxnard, CA 93030
Pasadena
VALORUS
Principal Office
1030 S. Arroyo Parkway Suite 116Pasadena, CA 91105
Paso Robles
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
Saint Rose of Lima Extension Office
642 Trigo LanePaso Robles, CA 93446
Perris
TODEC Legal Center Perris
Principal Office
234 South D StreetPerris, CA 92570
Pescadero
Puente de la Costa Sur
Principal Office
620 North StreetPescadero, CA 94060
Petaluma
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
Petaluma Extension Office
Petaluma Health Center1170 N. McDowell BlvdPetaluma, CA 94954Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Sonoma Extension Office
5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Suite 101Petaluma, CA 94954Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services
Petaluma Extension Office
720 Southpoint Blvd, # 210Petaluma, CA 94954
Pittsburg
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Pittsburg Extension Office
La Clinica De La Raza337 E. Leland RoadPittsburg, CA 94565
Placentia
Solidarity
Principal Office
849 North Bradford AvenuePlacentia, CA 92870
Point Reyes Station
Marin County Free Library
Principal Office
11431 State Route OnePoint Reyes Station, CA 94956
Pomona
Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC)
Principal Office
1682 West Mission BlvdPomona, CA 91766
Redding
Northern Valley Catholic Social Service, Inc.
Redding Extension Office
2400 Washington AvenueRedding, CA 96001Southeast Asian Christian Ministry
Principal Office
2315 Placer StreetRedding, CA 96001
Redwood City
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Redwood City Extension Office
600 Allerton Street, Suite 101Redwood City, CA 94063
Reedley
West Coast Mennonite Central Committee
Principal Office
1010 G StreetReedley, CA 93654
Reseda
Immigration Aid Resource Center
Principal Office
19231 Victory Blvd, Suite 556Reseda, CA 91335
Richmond
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
West County Service Center - Richmond Extension Office
217 Harbour WayRichmond, CA 94607
Riverside
Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
Riverside Extension Office
3020 Madison StreetRiverside, CA 92504Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC)
Riverside Extension Offie
3610 Central Avenue, Suite 204Riverside, CA 92506University of California Immigrant Legal Services
Riverside Extension Office
900 University Avenue, Suite 3146Riverside, CA 92521
Sacramento
Asian Resources, Inc.
Principal Office
6270 Elder Creek RoadSacramento, CA 95824CAIR-CA
Sacramento Valley Central California Extension Office
717 K Street, Suite 217Sacramento, CA 95814California Immigration Project (CIP)
Principal Office
2210 K Street, Suite 101Sacramento, CA 95816California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF)
Principal Office
2210 K Street, Suite 201Sacramento, CA 95816Catholic Charities of Sacramento, Inc.
Principal Office
1951 Bell AvenueSacramento, CA 95838Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
Sacramento Extension Office
1225 8th Street, Suite 240Sacramento, CA 95814Community Justice Alliance Inc.
Principal Office
1809 S Street, Suite 101-291Sacramento, CA 95811International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - Sacramento Extension Office
2020 Hurley Way, Suite 420Sacramento, CA 95825Opening Doors, Inc.
Principal Office
1111 Howe Ave, Suite 125Sacramento, CA 95825VALORUS
ValorUs Sacramento Extension Office
1215 K Street, Suite 529, Esquire PlazaSacramento, CA 95814World Relief
World Relief Sacramento Extension Office
2233 Watt Avenue, Suite 360Sacramento, CA 95825
Saint Helena
Up Valley Family Centers
Principal Office
1440 Spring StreetSaint Helena, CA 94574
Salinas
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
Salinas Extension Office
1705 Second AvenueSalinas, CA 93905Latin Advocacy Network (LATINAN)
Principal Office
25 San Juan Grade Road, Suite 102Salinas, CA 93906UFW Foundation
Salinas Extension Office
118 East Gabilan StreetSalinas, CA 93901
San Bernardino
Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
Principal Office
1450 N "D" StreetSan Bernardino, CA 92405Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) of California
San Bernardino Extension Office
468 West 5th Street, Suite 204San Bernardino, CA 92401Direct Immigration Services Inc.
Principal Office
577 N. D Street, Suite 106San Bernardino, CA 92401Immigration Center of San Bernardino, Inc.
Principal Office
357 W. 2nd Street, Suite 4San Bernardino, CA 92401Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice
Principal Office
2441 N Sierra WaySan Bernardino, CA 92405Libreria Del Pueblo, Inc. Immigration and Citizenship Project
Principal Office
998 North D StreetSan Bernardino, CA 92410San Bernardino Community Service Center, Inc.
Principal Office
788 N. Arrowhead AvenueSan Bernardino, CA 92401
San Bruno
Tahirih Justice Center
San Bruno Extension Office
881 Sneath Lane, Suite 115San Bruno, CA 94066
San Diego
ABA Immigration Justice Project
Principal Office
2727 Camino del Rio South, Suite 320San Diego, CA 92108Al Otro Lado, Inc.
San Diego Extension Office
9986 Via de la Amistad, Suite BSan Diego, CA 92154Alliance for African Assistance
Principal Office
5952 El Cajon BoulevardSan Diego, CA 92115CAIR-CA
San Diego Extension Office
7710 Balboa Avenue, Suite 326San Diego, CA 92111Casa Cornelia Law Center
Principal Office
525 B Street, Suite 1800San Diego, CA 92101Casa Familiar Inc.
W. Hall Avenue - San Diego Extension Office
114 W. Hall AvenueSan Diego, CA 92173Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
Principal Office
4575-B Mission Gorge PlaceSan Diego, CA 92120Equality Alliance of San Diego County
Principal Office
1616 Newton AveSan Diego, CA 92113Immigration Center for Women and Children
San Diego Extension Office
427 C StreetSan Diego, CA 92101International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - San Diego Extension Office
5348 Universtiy Avenue, Suite 205San Diego, CA 92105Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Principal Office
8788 Balboa AvenueSan Diego, CA 92123Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus Extension Office
8804 Balboa AvenueSan Diego, CA 92123Jewish Family Service of San Diego
San Diego City College Extension Office
1313 Park Blvd, Room A-354San Diego, CA 92101Jewish Family Service of San Diego
San Diego Mesa College Extension Office
7250 Mesa College Drive, Room I4-309San Diego, CA 92111Jewish Family Service of San Diego
San Diego Miramar College Extension Office
10440 Black Mountain Road, Room K1-304San Diego, CA 92126Jewish Family Service of San Diego
San Diego State University Extension Office
5500 Campanile DriveArts & Letters 202San Diego, CA 92182La Maestra Family Clinic, Inc. dba La Maestra Community Health Centers
Principal Office
4060 Fairmount AvenueSan Diego, CA 92105Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.
Principal Office
110 South Euclid AvenueSan Diego, CA 92114LM Voice of Justice
Principal Office
4147 Fairmount Ave.San Diego, CA 92105Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans
Principal Office
5577 University AvenueSan Diego, CA 92105Somali Bantu Association of America
Principal Office
5532 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 6San Diego, CA 92115University of San Diego Legal Clinics
Principal Office
5998 Alcala Park, Barcelona, Suite 303San Diego, CA 92110
San Francisco
African Advocacy Network
Principal Office
3106 Folsom StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach
Principal Office
1121 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Catholic Charities CYO Archdiocese of San Francisco
Principal Office
990 Eddy StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) of Northern California
Principal Office
1117 Market StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Chinese for Affirmative Action
Principal Office
17 Walter U Lum PlaceSan Francisco, CA 94108Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto
San Francisco Extension Office
433 California Street, #800San Francisco, CA 94104Immigration Center for Women and Children
18th Street San Francisco Extension Office
3543 18th StreetMailbox #32San Francisco, CA 94110Immigration Center for Women and Children
Downtown San Francisco Extension office
381 Bush Street, Suite 800San Francisco, CA 94109Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Principal Office
58 Second Street, 3rd FloorSan Francisco, CA 94105Jewish Family and Children's Services
Principal Office
2150 Post StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115Jubilee Immigration Advocates
Principal Office
100 Bush Street, Suite 508San Francisco, CA 94104Justice At Last
Principal Office
1004A O'Reilly Avenue, Suite 2A:2San Francisco, CA 94129Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
KIND - San Francisco Extension Office
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1450San Francisco, CA 94105La Raza Community Resource Center
Principal Office
474 Valencia Street, Suite 100San Francisco, CA 94103Legal Services for Children
Principal Office
870 Market Street, Suite 356San Francisco, CA 94102Mission Action Inc.
Principal Office
2101 Mission Street, Suite 101San Francisco, CA 94110San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF
Principal Office
1188 Franklin Street, Suite 203San Francisco, CA 94109San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF
San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF - Suite 202 Extension Office
1188 Franklin Street, Suite 202San Francisco, CA 94109San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF
San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF - Golden Gate Extension office
240 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 302San Francisco, CA 94102San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF
San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO/WE RISE SF-San Francisco International Airport
Extension Officec/o Office of Community & Economic Development International TerminalSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, CA 94128The Servants Ministries
Principal Office
660 Indiana StreetSuite403San Francisco, CA 94107Tides Center/Arab Resource Organizing Center
Principal Office
522 Valencia StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110
San Jose
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
Principal Office
2625 Zanker Road, Suite 201San Jose, CA 95134-2107Center for Employment Training
Principal Office
701 Vine Street, Suite #115San Jose, CA 95110Human Agenda
Principal Office
1060 N 4th Street, Suite 200San Jose, CA 95112International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - San Jose Extension Office
1210 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 227San Jose, CA 95128Pars Equality Center
Principal Office
1635 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network (SIREN)
Principal Office
1769 Park Avenue, Suite 200San Jose, CA 95126Step Forward Foundation
San Jose Extension Office
772 North 1st StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
San Juan Capistrano
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
Orange County Extension Office
32118 Paseo Adelanto, Suite 9ASan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675Human Options, Inc.
San Juan Capistrano Extension Office
27412 Calle ArroyoSan Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
San Leandro
Immigrant Hope San Leandro CA, Inc.
Principal Office
951 MacArthur BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577MARU
Principal Office
101 Callan Avenue, Suite 400San Leandro, CA 94577Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay (VACCEB)
Principal Office
198 E. 14th StreetSan Leandro, CA 94577
San Luis Obispo
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
San Luis Obispo Mission-Palm Street Extension Office
751 Palm StreetSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
San Luis Obispo-South Higuera Street Extension Office
3250 South Higuera Street, Suite DSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Marcos
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
California State University San Marcos Extension Office
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley RoadCraven Hall 4100JSan Marcos, CA 92096Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Palomar College Extension Office
1140 W. Mission RoadSan Marcos, CA 92069UURISE, Inc.
San Marcos Extension Office
One Safe Place: The North County Family Justice Center1050 Los Vallecitos BlvdSan Marcos, CA 92069
San Mateo
Catholic Charities CYO Archdiocese of San Francisco
San Mateo Extension Office
36 37th AvenueSan Mateo, CA 94403
San Pablo
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
San Pablo Extension Office
Lao Family Community Development, Inc.1865 Rumrill BlvdSan Pablo, CA 94806
San Pedro
Rainbow Services, Ltd
Principal Office
453 West 7th StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731
San Rafael
Canal Alliance
Principal Office
711 Grand Avenue, Suite 200San Rafael, CA 94901Marin County Free Library
Marin County Civic Center Library Extension Office
3501 Civic Center DriveRoom 427San Rafael, CA 94903
San Ysidro
Casa Familiar Inc.
Principal Office
1901 Del Sur Blvd.San Ysidro, CA 92173
Santa Ana
Catholic Charities of Orange County
Principal Office
1800 E. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92705Community Legal Aid SoCal
Principal Office
2101 N Tustin AvenueSanta Ana, CA 92705Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
Santa Ana Extension Office
1103 W. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CA 92706Human Options, Inc.
East McFadden Ave-Santa Ana Extension Office
1300 E. McFadden Avenue, #13Santa Ana, CA 92704Human Options, Inc.
West McFadden Ave-Santa Ana Extension Office
2215 West McFadden AvenueSanta Ana, CA 92704Orange County Communities Organized For Responsible Development
Principal Office
1505 E 17th Street, Suite 122Santa Ana, CA 92705Public Law Center
Principal Office
601 Civic Drive WestSanta Ana, CA 92701
Santa Barbara
Immigrant Hope Santa Barbara, CA
Principal Office
935 San Andres StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101Importa Santa Barbara
Principal Office
129 E. Carrillo StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County
Principal Office
301 E. Canon Perdido StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center
Principal Office
1136 E. Montecito StreetSanta Barbara, CA 91303Santa Barbara County Immigrant Legal Defense Center
East Jones Street - Santa Barbara Extension Office
120 E. Jones Street, Suite 117Santa Barbara, CA 93454
Santa Clara
CAIR-CA
San Francisco Bay Area Extension Office
3350 Scott Blvd, Bldg 48Santa Clara, CA 95054Maitri
Principal Office
P.O. Box 697Santa Clara, CA 95052
Santa Cruz
Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc.
CAB/SCCIP Extension Office
501 Soquel Avenue, Suite FSanta Cruz, CA 95062
Santa Maria
Importa Santa Barbara
Santa Maria Extension Office
327 East Plaza Drive, Suite 3Santa Maria, CA 93454Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project
Santa Maria Extension Office
110 S. Lincoln StreetSanta Maria, CA 93458
Santa Rosa
California Human Development Corp.
Principal Office
3510 Unocal PlaceSuite 200Santa Rosa, CA 95403Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
Principal Office
987 Airway CourtSanta Rosa, CA 95403Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
Family Justice Center - One Stop Extension Office
2755 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 100Santa Rosa, CA 95403Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services
Principal Office
418 B StreetFirst FloorSanta Rosa, CA 95401Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services
Santa Rosa Junior College Extension Office
1501 Mendocino AvenueDream Center, Plover Hall, Room 540Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Seaside
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
Principal Office
922 Hilby Avenue, Suite CSeaside, CA 93955
Solana Beach
Pathways to Citizenship
Principal Office
120 Stevens AvenueSolana Beach, CA 92075
Sonoma
Sonoma Immigrant Services Inc.
Principal Office
18360 Sonoma Highway 12Sonoma, CA 95476Sonoma Immigrant Services Inc.
Principal Office
P.O. Box 2229Sonoma, CA 95476
Stinson Beach
Marin County Free Library
Stinson Beach Library Extension Office
3521 Shoreline HighwayStinson Beach, CA 94970
Stockton
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton
Principal Office
6777 Embarcadero DriveStockton, CA 95219
Temecula
Institute for Children's Aid
Principal Office
41745 Rider Way, #2Temecula, CA 92590
Truckee
Crisis Intervention Services, Inc. DBA Sierra Community House
Principal Office
11695 Donner Pass RdTruckee, CA 96161
Turlock
International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - Turlock Extension Office
3446 N. Golden State Blvd, Suite ATurlock, CA 95382
Ukiah
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
Ukiah Extension Office
Vision Family Resource Center102 Scott St.Ukiah, CA 95482
Union City
Filipino Advocates for Justice
Union City Extension Office
3961 Horner StreetUnion City, CA 94587
Upland
Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
Upland Extension Office
100 North Euclid AvenueUpland, CA 91786West Coast Mennonite Central Committee
Upland Extension Office
800 W. Arrow Hwy, Suite 5Upland, CA 91786
Vallejo
Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy and Services
Vallejo Extension Office
301 Georgia Street, Suite 111Vallejo, CA 94590
Van Nuys
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) of California
Van Nuys Extension Office
16501 Sherman Way, Suite 220Van Nuys, CA 91406Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Mid Valley Family YMCA Extension Office
6901 Lennox AvenueVan Nuys, CA 91405
Victorville
TODEC Legal Center Perris
Victorville Extension Office
14335 Hesperia Road, Suite 116Victorville, CA 92395
Visalia
Central California Legal Services
Visalia Extension Office
2025 West Feemster AvenueVisalia, CA 93277
Vista
Immigrant Hope Vista
Principal Office
290 N. Melrose DriveVista, CA 92083UURISE, Inc.
Principal Office
1600 Buena Vista DriveVista, CA 92081
Watsonville
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey
Watsonville Extension Office
656 Main StreetWatsonville, CA 95076Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc.
Principal Office
406 Main Street, Suite 217Watsonville, CA 95076The Watsonville Law Center
Principal Office
315 Main Street, Suite 207Watsonville, CA 95076
Westminster
BPSOS Center for Community Advancement, Inc.
Principal Office
13950 Milton Avenue, Suite 301Westminster, CA 92683
Woodland
Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano, Inc.
Woodland Extension Office
620 Main StreetWoodland, CA 95695
Wooland Hills
Express Immigration Services
Principal Office
5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 240Wooland Hills, CA 91367
Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda Friends Church
Principal Office
5211 Lakeview AvenueYorba Linda, CA 92886
Yuba City
California Human Development Corp.
Yuba City Extension Office
1719 Franklin RoadYuba City, CA 95993
Free help if you are in immigration court
These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in California. They have committed to free legal help at the court they are listed for, and many focus on deportation defense and on people in detention. Their own notes are below each one.
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. Main Office
Non-profit · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles1530 James M Wood BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90015(213) 251-3505www.esperanza-la.org
- Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:30PM
- Assisting immigrants in understanding visas, asylum claims, special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS), cancellation of removal, and other forms of immigration relief
- Representing detained adults in removal proceedings
- Assisting victims of crime such as: victims of domestic violence and victims of human trafficking
- Pro bono (resources permitting and based on grant availability
- We have a hotline service which provides guidance, legal orientations, and referrals to adult detained individuals in removal proceedings
- Languages: English and Spanish (other languages available through interpreter services)
Immigrant Defenders Law Center
Non-profit · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Los Angeles Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court, Santa Ana Immigration Court
634 S. Spring Street, 10th floorLos Angeles, CA 90014(213) 634-0999info@immdef.orgwww.immdef.org
- Low income detainees
- Priority given to Los Angeles County residents
- Other program requirements may apply
- Languages: Spanish and other languages available upon request
Human Rights First
Referral service · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court, Imperial Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, Santa Ana Immigration Court
3680 Wilshire Blvd., Suite PO4-414Los Angeles, CA 90010(213) 205-0468laprobono@humanrightsfirst.orgwww.humanrightsfirst.org/asylum.asylum-seekers-and-potential-clients
- Represents indigent individuals and families seeking asylum
- To request assistance, please call our office at (212) 845-5200 and leave a voice message. You may also send us an email at laprobono@humanrightsfirst.org. Please include your contact information and a brief message describing the circumstances of your case. A staff member will contact you to schedule a screening.
- Languages: Spanish and others as needed
ABA Commission on Immigration Detention Information Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court, Concord Immigration Court, Imperial Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, Sacramento Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Unit 400Washington, DC 20036immcenter@americanbar.orgwww.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/
- Pro se case assistance for detained respondents only
- Respondents detained at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities should contact our speed dial at 2150#
- To contact on behalf of an individual detained by ICE or BOP, email immcenter@americanbar.org
- Respondents detained at Department of Defense (DOD) military facilities (including Guantanamo) should contact our toll-free hotline at 1 (855) 641-6081
Alameda County Public Defender - Immigration Representation Unit
Non-profit · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court
1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 400Oakland, CA 94612- Representation limited to individuals with Alameda county residence or convictions
- Languages: English, Spanish, Farsi, and Russian
International Institute of Los Angeles
Non-profit · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Los Angeles Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, Santa Ana Immigration Court
3845 Selig PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90031(323) 264-6217ireception@iilosangeles.orgwww.iilosangeles.org
- Open Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM
- Services include removal defense, habeas petitions and bond representation
- No walk-ins
- By appointment only (solo con cita)
- Languages: English and Spanish, other languages available upon request
San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Non-profit · Listed for Adelanto Immigration Court
555 7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103- We provide removal defense to people in immigration custody. We prioritize people who have lived or worked in San Francisco
- We also offer removal defense to people that are not detained AND who are current or former clients of San Francisco Public Defender's Office
- Languages: English and Spanish
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLSEPA)
Non-profit · Listed for Concord Immigration Court
1861 Bay RoadEast Palo Alto, CA 94303- Representation limited to residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
- Will represent juveniles and adults in removal proceedings
- No collect calls are accepted
- Languages: Spanish, Portuguese
Low Income Legal Assistance Center
Non-profit · Listed for Concord Immigration Court
345 Franklin Street, 2nd FloorSan Francisco, CA 94102lilaclegal.org/San Jose Office:1576 Story RoadSan Jose, CA 95122Redwood City Office:2615 Middlefield RoadRedwood City, CA 94063(650) 810-6357(650) 810-6357(650) 810-6357info@lilaclegal.org
- No walk-ins
- Please call for an appointment
- Intake hours: Monday-Saturday, 8AM-6PM
- Specialize in removal defense
- Languages: English and Spanish
California Immigration Project
Non-profit · Listed for Concord Immigration Court, Sacramento Immigration Court
1722 J Street, Suite 300Sacramento, CA 95811- Please call our office to schedule a consultation
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Non-profit · Listed for Concord Immigration Court, Concord Immigration Court Juvenile Docket
San Francisco Office:71 Stevenson Street, Suite 1450San Francisco, CA 94105(415) 694-7389infosanfrancisco@supportkind.orgwww.supportkind.org
- KIND's San Francisco office represents children residing in San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, and Contra Costa counties
- La oficina de KIND San Francisco representa a a niños que viven en los condados de San Francisco, Alameda, Marin, Contra Costa
Fresno Office:550 E. Shaw Avenue, Suite 210Fresno, CA 93710(559) 573-8404infofresno@supportkind.orgwww.supportkind.org
- KIND's Fresno office represents children residing in San Joaquin, Kern, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera, Merced, and Stanislaus counties
- La oficina de KIND San Francisco representa a niños que viven en los condados de San Joaquin, Kern, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera, Merced, y Stanislaus
Asian Law Caucus
Non-profit · Listed for Concord Immigration Court
55 Columbus AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94111(415) 896-1701www.asianlawcaucus.org
- Specialize in criminal removal defense for detained individuals
- Not available for Asylum, Credible Fear Interviews, or Asylum Merits Interviews
- Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese
Global Communication Education & Art (GCEA)
Non-profit · Listed for Concord Immigration Court Juvenile Docket
Southern California Immigration Project
Non-profit · Listed for Imperial Immigration Court, Otay Mesa Immigration Court
2534 State Street, Suite 208San Diego, CA 92101(619) 516-8119socalimmigrationp@gmail.comwww.socalimmigrationproject.org
- Specialize in African countries and LGBTQ from any country
- Asylum cases only
- No hablamos español
Casa Cornelia Law Center
Non-profit · Listed for Imperial Immigration Court, Imperial Immigration Court Juvenile Docket, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court
Post Office Box 12666San Diego, CA 92112(619) 231-7788services@casacornelia.orgwww.casacornelia.org
- Services include: Asylum, Withholding of Removal, UN Convention Against Torture, Defensive VAWA, U, T Visas, and Bond Hearings.
- Focus on asylum seekers, unaccompanied children, and victims of serious crime.
- Will accept detained and non-detained cases
- Call for assistance
- Languages: Spanish; multilingual interpretation may be available.
OikosNow Not For Profit
Non-profit · Listed for Imperial Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, San Diego Immigration Court
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite #121-Z300Chicago, IL 60604(815) 549-5678immigration@oikosnow.comwww.oikosnow.org
- Please call for an appointment
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese 中文
California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice
Non-profit · Listed for Imperial Immigration Court
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800Oakland, CA 94612(510) 629-1606info@ccijustice.orgwww.ccijustice.org
- Detained cases only
- Languages: Spanish and English
Community Lawyers, Inc.
Non-profit · Listed for Los Angeles Immigration Courts
1216 East Compton Blvd.Compton, CA 90221(310) 635-8181clinics@community-lawyers.orgwww.community-lawyers.org
- No walk-ins
- By appointment only (solo con cita)
- Languages: English, Spanish, and other languages available upon request
Refugee Support Network
Non-profit · Listed for Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Santa Ana Immigration Court
2301 Findlay AvenueMonterey Park, CA 91754(626) 323-1495refugeeunitedstates@gmail.comwww.refugeeunitedstates.com
- No walk-ins, please call for an appointment
- Languages: English, Spanish, and Mandarin
Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) - Los Angeles
Non-profit · Listed for Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Los Angeles Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket, Santa Ana Immigration Court
801 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 550Los Angeles, CA 90017(213) 274-0170infolosangeles@supportkind.orgwww.supportkind.org
- Children's, juvenile, and UAC cases only
- SIJS, asylum, U/T Visas
- No walk-ins, by appointment only
- Languages: English and Spanish speaking staff
El Rescate
Non-profit · Listed for Los Angeles Immigration Courts
1605 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 516Los Angeles, CA 90015(213) 387-3284www.elrescate.org
- Open Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Please call or visit for appointments
- Languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog, and K'iche
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Non-profit · Listed for Otay Mesa Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court
8788 Balboa AvenueSan Diego, CA 92123ograms_refugee_main(858) 637-3365immigration@jfssd.orgwww.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pr
- Please leave a voicemail any time day or night. Calls returned in the order received. If currently detained and you reach our voicemail, leave your full name and A-number in a voicemail and we will schedule a meeting in person or remote.
- Specialize in Bond Hearings, Removal Defense, Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, UN Convention Against Torture, Adjustment of Status, VAWA, U Visa, SIJS and T visa.
- Languages: Spanish and multilingual interpretation may be available
Immigrant Rights Legal Defense Program (IRLDP) - San Diego County Public Defender
Non-profit · Listed for Otay Mesa Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court
451 A Street, Suite 1450San Diego, CA 92101(619) 446-2883oac@sdcounty.ca.gov
- Removal defense cases only
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
Non-profit · Listed for Sacramento Immigration Court
480 E. Moana LnReno, NV 89502(775) 393-3877immigration@ccsnn.orgwww.ccsnn.org/pages/immigration-legal-services
- Consultations by appointment only
- Only accepts cases heard in the Reno Immigration Court
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Inc. Main Office
Non-profit · Listed for Santa Ana Immigration Court
1530 James M Wood BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90015(213) 251-3505www.esperanza-la.org
- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Serving EOIR: Orange, San Bernadino, and Riverside counties
- Assisting immigrants in understanding visas, asylum claims, special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS), and other forms of immigration relief
- Reduced fee schedule, nominal, or pro bono (resources permitting and based on grant availability)
- Languages: English and Spanish (other languages through interpreter services)
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 California?
161 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 338 offices in California, with the most in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. 25 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Adelanto Immigration Court, Concord Immigration Court, Imperial Immigration Court, Los Angeles Immigration Courts, Otay Mesa Immigration Court, Sacramento Immigration Court, San Diego Immigration Court and Santa Ana Immigration Court. Recognized organizations serve mainly people with low incomes, and those that charge fees must have a policy for clients who cannot pay.
Are these California 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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