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 ยง1003.61. 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 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.
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.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS


405 Main Street, 4th Floor
Worcester, MA 01608
Tel: (508) 752-3718
Fax: (508) 752-5918

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.

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES

37 Friend St., Suite 300
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 599-7730

or

170 Common St., Suite 300
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-6900

  • Must meet income guidelines for representation
  • Representation limited to MA residents of Essex and N. Middlesex Counties
  • Consultations and direct representation in removal proceedings
  • Possible representation for detained aliens
  • Possible representation for criminal aliens in immigration proceedings

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).
POLITICAL ASYLUM/IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT (PAIR)

254 Friend Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-9296
(617) 742-9385, Fax
(Organization accepts collect calls on a limited basis)

  • Represents asylum applicants
  • Represents detained persons on a limited basis
  • Conducts Know Your Rights presentation for persons detained in Suffolk County House of Corrections and Bristol County Jail & House of Corrections
  • Conducts phone intake for detainees and families of detainees from 1-3 pm, M-F
  • Clients must meet low-income guidelines for representation

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.

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
  • Representation in Bristol County area only
  • Interpreters are provided upon request when available
  • Intake by telephone, 508-998-9600, ext. 106, please leave a message and your call will be returned
  • Limited representation is available during the summer months of May - August
  • Specializing in Bond Redeterminations if detained at the Bristol County House of Corrections

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.