LIST OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS

The following organizations and attorneys provide free legal services and/or referrals for such services to indigent individuals in immigration removal proceedings, pursuant to 8 CFR §1003.61. Some of these organizations may also charge a nominal fee for legal services to certain low income individuals.

 

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

CATHOLIC CHARITIES IMMIGRATION SERVICES

75 Kneeland Street, 8th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 451-7979
(617) 629-5768, Fax

  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceedings.
  • Nominal fees charged for representation.
  • Phone-in legal clinic.
  • No representation of criminal aliens.
  • Family visa and battered immigrant spouse petitions.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BOSTON

One Milk Street
Boston, MA 02109-5413
(617) 695-9990
(617) 695-9191, Fax

  • Clinic hours: Thursdays, starting at 8:30 a.m. One Saturday per month, starting at 8:30 a.m. Call for more information.
  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceedings.
  • Must meet income guidelines for representation.
  • Cancellation of Removal.
  • Nominal fees may apply.
  • Will represent criminal aliens.
  • No detained cases.
  • Family-based adjustment of status.
  • Consular processing.
CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRANT NETWORK
BOSTON COLLEGE IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM PROJECT

885 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02159
(617) 552-0593
(617) 552-2615, Fax

  • Representation limited to aliens in DHS custody or incarcerated.
  • Must meet income guidelines.
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND

645 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 461-5940
(401) 467-6530, Fax

  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceedings.
  • Nominal fees charged for representation.
  • Referral service.
COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES COUNSELING CENTER

One West Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 661-1010
(617) 661-3289, Fax

  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceedings and victims of domestic violence seeking lawful permanent residence.
  • Representation dependent upon income.
POLITICAL ASYLUM/IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT (PAIR)

14 Beacon Street, #804A
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-9296
(617) 742-9385, Fax
(Organization accepts collect calls on a limited basis)

  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceedings.
  • Referral service and counseling.
  • Referrals for DHS detainees.

GREATER BOSTON LEGAL SERVICES

197 Friend Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 371-1234

  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceedings.
  • Organization does not represent criminal aliens.
  • Representation dependent upon alien meeting income guidelines.
  • Walk in services 9:30 am - 3 pm (Mon. - Thurs).

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF LAW

Immigration Law Clinic
333 Faunce Corner Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 998-9600

  • Eligibility is based on income.
  • Interpreters are provided upon request.
  • Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the months of August-May.
  • Limited representation is available during the summer months of May-August.

IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY PROJECT (ILAP)

309 Cumberland Ave., Ste 201
P.O. Box 171917
Portland, ME 04112
(207) 780-1593
(800) 497-8505, Toll Free, Maine residents only

  • Represents aliens in Asylum proceeding.
  • Representation in removal proceedings before DHS (formerly INS).
  • Representation limited to Maine residents.
  • Nominal fees apply, depending on income.
  • Immigration Clinic, consultations and referrals, pro se assistance, and full representation.