Immigration
Legal Services
Find a Free or Low-cost Legal Service Provider in your Area
For more resources in the DMV area, or to accommodate specific accessibility and legal needs for your patients, filter by state/zip using the National Immigration Legal Services Directory:
A tool to determine your path to legal immigration status:
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Encuentre Servicios Legales de Inmigración Gratuitos o de Bajo Costo en su Área
Sobre esta lista de referencias:
Los servicios a continuación están ubicados alrededor de DC. Actualizado en julio del 2020
Para más servicios en el área de DMV, o para adaptarse a las necesidades legales y de accesibilidad específicas para su paciente, filtre por estado o código postal en el siguiente sitio web confiable: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory
*Los filtros adicionales incluyen idioma, tipo de servicios legales y poblaciones atendidas.
Para obtener herramientas educativas adicionales completas, gratuitas y sencillas para inmigrantes (inglés y español), visite: https://www.immi.org
*Se anotarán cambios específicos de la pandemia de COVID-19*
Recomendamos consultar el sitio web de cada organización para obtener información más actualizada
Links to Sections
Free Immigration Consultation Service Providers
*COVID-19 Pandemic-specific changes will be noted.* Recommend checking each organization’s website for the most up-to-date information.
All service providers have access to translators and work with clients of all ethnic backgrounds. General immigration consultation services include: naturalization/citizenship, VAWA and domestic violence, U Visas, T Visas, family petitions, DACA, juvenile, TPS, residency and TPS renewals, USCIS filings. Detained, removal, deportation, employment-based cases, and asylum services may vary.
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Proveedores de Consulta Migratoria Gratuita
Todos los proveedores de servicios tienen acceso a traductores y trabajan con clientes de todos los grupos étnicos,
Los servicios generales de consulta migratoria incluyen: naturalización, ciudadanía, VAWA, violencia doméstica, visas U, vsas T, peticiones familiares, DACA, juveniles, TPS, residencia, renovación de TPS y solicitudes de USCIS.
Los casos de detención, deportación, casos de empleo y servicios de asilo pueden variar.
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
Appointment, Walk-in: $0
Call to speak with an advocate to discuss your qualifications. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9am-5pm. Walk-in clinics: Domestic Violence and Immigration Legal Assistance:
AHF Healthcare Center, 2141 K ST NW STE 707, DC 20037, Every Monday 1:30 pm-5:00 pm. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20010, Every Wednesday 1 pm to 4 pm.
Domestic Violence & Immigration Legal Assistance at Childrens National Columbia Heights, 3336 14th Street NW, Washington DC 20010, Every Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Ste 440
Washington, DC 20015
202-425-7573
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DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
5335 Wisconsin Ave NW
Ste 440
Washington, DC 20015
202-425-7573
www.dcvlp.org/work
Cita o Sin Cita: $0
Llame para contactar a un defensor y poder saber si es elegible.
Lunes, miércoles y viernes: de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Clínicas sin previa cita. *
- Westminster Presbyterian Church. 400 I St. SW. Todos los miércoles de la 1:00 p.m. a las 3:30 p.m. Llame al 202-425-7573 para hablar con un defensor
- Children’s National Medical Center, Centro de Protección de Niños y Adolescentes. 111 Michigan Ave NW. Primer Jueves de cada mes, de las 9:00 a.m. a las 12:00 p.m. Llame al 202-618-9691 para hablar con un defensor
- The Commons at Stanton Square. 2375 Evans Rd SE. Todos los viernes de las 10:00 a.m. a la 1:00 p.m. Llame al 202-618-9691 para hablar con un Defensor.
DC Bar Immigration Legal Advice Clinic
Appointment, Walk-in: $0
*COVID-19 process: only taking new applications by phone consultation:*
Call 202-626-3499 (24/7) and follow the automated prompts.
Free legal advice and referral clinic held every three months. Dates updated on website.
2020: Check online for more information
– September 21-25: virtual clinic every day from 9am-4pm, recommended to call early in the week. 202-780-2573
901 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-737-4700
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Clínica de Asesoramiento Legal de Inmigración del Colegio de Abogados de DC
Cita o Sin Cita: $0
*Proceso COVID-19: solo se aceptan nuevas solicitudes para consulta telefónica*
Llame al 202-626-3499 (24/7) y siga las indicaciones automáticas.
Asesoramiento legal gratuito y clínica de referencia que se lleva a cabo cada tres meses. Fechas actualizadas en el sitio web.
Bread for the City
Appointment, Walk-in: $0 – Call 202-386-7616 to speak with an advocate. Walk-In clinics at both locations. Check online for more information.
1525 7th Street NW, DC 20001
202-386-7616
1640 Good Hope Road SE, DC 20020
202-561-8587
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Bread for the City
1525 7th Street NW, DC 20001
202-386-7616
1640 Good Hope Road SE, DC 20020
202-561-8587
breadforthecity.org/legal
Cita o Sin Cita: $0
Llame al 202-386-7616 para hablar con un defensor.
Clínicas sin cita previa en ambos lugares. Consulte en línea para obtener más información
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)
Appointment: $0 – Call for intake evaluation and to schedule a phone call appointment 10a-6pm.
The APALRC is currently meeting individuals in-person at its office in downtown D.C. by appointment.
Chinatown Service Center- The APALRC is conducting in-person intake at the Chinatown Service Center located at 500 I Street, NW in Washington D.C. by appointment only on the first Wednesday of the month between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. To schedule an appointment here.
Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center- The APALRC is conducting in-person intake by appointment only on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center for individuals interested in applying for U.S. citizenship. The Gilchrist Center is located on the 2nd floor of the Gaithersburg Library. To schedule an appointment here.
1627 K St NW Suite 610 Washington DC 20006 – 202-393-3572
English/Main: Ext. 22, Chinese: Ext. 18, Vietnamese: Ext. 20, Korean: Ext. 21
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Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)
1627 K St NW Suite 610 Washington DC 20006
202-393-3572
English/Main: Ext. 22
Chinese: Ext. 18
Vietnamese: Ext. 20
Korean: Ext. 21
www.apalrc.org/immigration
Cita: $0
Llame para una evaluación de admisión y para programar una cita telefónica de las 10:00 a.m. a las 6:00 p.m.
Entrada sin cita cada lunes de la 1:00 p.m. las 4:00 p.m.
Naturalización, VAWA, visas T, visas U, peticiones familiares, DACA y casos basados en empleo. Además, tienen un Programa de Conversación de Víctimas de Delitos que les ayuda a solicitar el programa de compensación para cubrir los gastos relacionados con el delito.
No se aceptan casos de asilo, detención o deportación.
General Immigration Consultation Service Providers
All service providers have access to translators and work with clients of all ethnic backgrounds.
General immigration consultation services include: naturalization/citizenship, VAWA and domestic violence, U Visas, T Visas, family petitions, DACA, juvenile, TPS, residency and TPS renewals, USCIS filings. Detained, removal, deportation, employment-based cases, and asylum services may vary.
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Consultas para casos migratorios generales
Todos los proveedores de servicios tienen acceso a traductores y trabajan con clientes de todos los orígenes étnicos.
Los servicios generales de consulta migratoria incluyen: naturalización y ciudadanía, VAWA y violencia doméstica, visas U, visas T, peticiones familiares, DACA, juveniles, TPS, residencia, renovación de TPS y solicitudes de USCIS.
Los casos de detención, deportación, casos de empleo y servicios de asilo pueden variar.
Ayuda
Immigration Legal Consultations
D.C. Office 1990 K Street NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20006
202-387-4848
Closest metro station: Farragut West (orange/silver/blue line) and Farragut North (red line)
Consultations are held every Thursday morning and require an appointment. To make an appointment, please call (202) 387-4848 on the 15th of the month to see if any appointments are available for new client consultations the following month. New appointments are very limited at this time, so not everyone who calls on the 15th will be able to get an appointment.
Maryland Office 8757 Georgia Ave, Suite 800 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-594-0600 Closest metro station: Silver Spring (red line) Consultations are held every Wednesday morning and require an appointment. To make an appointment, if you are a Montgomery County, Maryland resident in removal proceedings or a Maryland resident who has experienced domestic violence, forced labor, or other forms of human trafficking, please call 240-594-0600 to see if any consultation appointments are available.
Virginia Office 2701 Prosperity Ave, Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031 703-444-7009 Closest metro station: Dunn Loring (orange line) Ayuda’s Virginia office is closed for immigration legal consultations for new and former clients at this time. Check the website for updates.
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Ayuda
6925 B Willow Street NW, Washington DC 20012
202-387-4848
ayuda.com
Cita: $100
Llame para pedir cita el día 15 de cada mes a las 9:00 de la mañana; las citas se hacen para el mes siguiente.
Servicios generales de inmigración que incluyen asilo y casos juveniles. No hay casos para detenidos. No hay casos basados en el empleo. Servicios de ley familiar para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica o de agresión sexual. Consultas gratuitas para violencia domestica: de lunes a viernes, de las 9:00 a.m. a las 5:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities of DC
Immigration Legal Services
924 G St. NW
Washington DC 20010
202-772-4352
Appointment: $85.
If you would like to schedule a virtual consultation, please utilize our online scheduling tool here. If you have further questions, please call our intake line at (240) 858-0958 or send an email to NNHelp@cc-dc.org. The intake line is open Mondays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Consultations are being held remotely, by telephone or videoconference, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
1618 Monroe St. N.W., Washington DC 20010
202-939-2420
12247 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20902
301-942 1790
201 E. Diamond Ave., 3rd Floor, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301-740-2523
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Catholic Charities of DC Immigration Legal
www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/ILS
Cita: $80
Llame al 202-772-4352 los martes y jueves de las 10:00 a.m. a las 12:00 p.m.
Seminario web ofrecido mensualmente para “Conozca sus Derechos”. Visite el sitio web para obtener información adicional y el horario.
Los tiempos de admisión varían según la ubicación. Consulte el sitio web para ver las fechas y horarios exactos. Por orden de llegada: las primeras diez personas serán atendidas en el orden que hayan llegado. Se recomienda llegar de 2 a 3 horas antes de abrir.
Servicios generales de inmigración.
G St: a las 9:00 a.m. los martes (llegue entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 7:00 a.m.)
Monroe St: a las 8:30 a.m. los miércoles (llegue entre las 6:30 a.m. y las 7:30 a.m.)
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
1460 Columbia Rd NW
Washington DC 20009
202-328-9799
At this time, CARECEN are only able to accept 10 virtual appointments per week. To secure an appointment with a member of their legal team, please call their office on Mondays at (202) 328-9799. By calling at the start of the week, you will have the best chance to make it onto their calendar.
Citizenship classes, in-person and virtual options available, cost: $50, for more information and to register, call the office: (202) 328-9799
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Central American Resource Center
(CARECEN)
1460 Columbia Rd NW, Washington DC 20009
202-328-9799
www.carecendc.org/direct-services/immigration-legal-services
Cita: $75
Llame al 202-328-9799 para la consulta de admisión
Clínicas sin cita previa:
lunes, martes y miércoles: de las 9:00 a.m. a las 11:00 a.m. y de 1:00 p.m. a las 3:00 p.m.
Por orden de llegada: las primeras diez personas serán atendidas en el orden que hayan llegado. Se recomienda llegar de 2 a 3 horas antes de abrir.
DC Affordable Law Firm
1717 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Go online and complete the intake questionairre at the following link,
DCALF is open for intake sessions during the last full week of each month (excluding December), you must complete the intake at that time. If you believe your need for legal counsel is urgent, please email info@dcaffordablelawfirm.org and include your court hearing date and/or other reason why you need an intake session urgently.
Please note that DCALF is not accepting walk-in appointments. DCALF is operating remotely during this public health emergency.
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DC Affordable Law Firm
1717 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-844-5430
www.dcaffordablelaw.org
Cita: $100
Conéctese en Internet y complete el cuestionario de admisión en la pestaña “Hable con un abogado”.
Debe ser residente de DC o tener un problema legal en DC y tener un ingreso familiar del 200% al 400% del nivel federal de pobreza (FPL, por sus siglas en inglés).
African Law Center
3509 Connecticut Ave. NW #1032
Washington, DC 20008
202-643-0079
281-624-6421
Appointment: $40 – African Law Center only receives clients by appointment. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
1719 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
888-872-0546 • dclegal@uscridc.org
Appointment: $100 – Consultations are by appointment only. Please contact your local office to verify which legal services the office provides and to schedule an appointment. DC Office: 202-570-4861
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African Law Center
3509 Connecticut Ave. NW #1032
Washington, DC 20008
202-643-0079
africanlawcenter.org
Cita: $40
Haga una cita en línea para consultas de inmigración
Specific Immigration Consultant Service Providers
These service providers only work with specific patient populations and legal circumstances.
Capital Area Immigrants Rights (CAIR)
1612 K St NW, Suite 204 Washington DC 20006
202-331-3320
Adults: extension 7027
Appointment: $0
Detained immigrants only
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Capital Area Immigrants Rights
(CAIR)
1612 K St NW, Suite 204 Washington DC 20006
202-331-3320
Adults: extension 7027
Children: extension 7025
www.caircoalition.org/need-help
Cita: $0
Sólo para inmigrantes detenidos
Llame o envíe un correo electrónico para hacer una cita:
Adultos detenidos: adults@caircoalition.org
Niños detenidos: children@caircoalition.org
Human Rights First
805 15th St NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
Appointment: $0
Asylum only – Please call (202) 547-5692. You will be asked to leave a voice message into their asylum voice mail. After Human Rights First reviews the information that you share about your case, they will contact you to schedule an intake interview with their staff or refer you to other legal service organizations that might be able to help.
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Human Rights First
805 15th St NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20005
202-547-5692
humanrightsfirst.org/asylum
Cita: $0
Sólo para asilo
Llame para hacer una cita el primer lunes del mes a las 8:30 a.m. No deje un mensaje de voz, hable directamente con el personal de evaluación.
George Washington University Immigration Clinic
2000 G Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-7463
Screening over the phone: $0
Asylum and deportation only. Not available during summer months. Asylum cases in removal proceedings and deportation. The Immigration Clinic interviews potential clients through phone intake. Call 202.994.7463 and ask for the Immigration Clinic intake schedule.
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George Washington University Immigration Clinic
2000 G Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-7463
www.law.gwu.edu/immigration-clinic
Evaluaciones iniciales por teléfono: $0
Sólo para asilo y deportación
Sólo durante los semestres escolares, no está disponible durante los meses de verano.
Casos de asilo en procedimientos de expulsión y deportación. No para casos de detenidos
Georgetown Law, Center for Applied Legal Studies
600 New Jersey Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-662-9565
Screening over the phone: $0
Asylum and deportation only
Asylum cases in removal proceedings only within Arlington or Baltimore courts.
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Georgetown Law, Center for Applied Legal Studies
600 New Jersey Ave, NW,
#332
Washington, DC 20001
202-662-9565
www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential-learning/clinics/center-for-applied-legal-studies
Evaluaciones iniciales por teléfono: $0
Sólo asilo y deportación
Solamente casos de asilo en proceso de deportación en las cortes de Arlington o Baltimore.
Torture Abolition & Survivor Support Coalition (TASSC)
4121 Harewood Rd NE, Suite B
Washington DC 20017
Appointment or Walk-in: $0
Survivors of torture only
Initial intake through Social Services department and then referred to Legal Services department.
Walk-ins @9am-5pm on Mondays-Thursdays; @9am-2:30pm on Fridays
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Torture Abolition & Survivor Support Coalition
(TASSC)
4121 Harewood Rd NE, Suite B
Washington DC 20017
202-529-2991
www.tassc.org
Con o sin cita: $0
Sólo para sobrevivientes de tortura
Ingreso inicial a través del departamento de Servicios Sociales y luego será referido al departamento de Servicios Legales.
Clínicas sin cita previa de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. de lunes a jueves. De 9:00 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. los viernes o llame para obtener más información.
Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services
1525 14th St., NW Washington, DC 20005
202-939-7630
Appointment: $0
HIV+, LGBTQ patients specifically. Call their Legal Services program at 202.939.7630 to complete an intake interview or email us at contact-legal@whitman-walker.org. Intakes can be completed by phone. They offer interpretation services, including ASL, for all clients.
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Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services
1525 14th St., NW Washington, DC 20005
202-939-7630
www.whitman-walker.org/legal/legal-services
Cita: $0
Para VIH+ y LGBTQ pacientes específicamente
Llame para una evaluación inicial y hacer una cita (en persona o virtual)
Tahirih Justice Center
6402 Arlington Bvd., Ste. 300
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-282-6161
Appointment: $0
Focus on gender-based violence survivors. If you live in Maryland, please call the Baltimore location at 410-999-1900 during their intake hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays.
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Tahirih Justice Center
6402 Arlington Boulevard
Ste. 300
Falls Church, VA 22042
571-282-6161
www.tahirih.org
Cita: $0
La atención se centra en los(las) sobrevivientes de la violencia de género
Llame para una evaluación de admisión y para programar una cita (en persona o virtual)
Kids in Need of Defense
1201 L St. NW, Floor 2, Washington, DC 20005
202-824-8680
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Niños en necesidad de defensa (KIND)
1201 L St. NW, Floor 2
Washington, DC 20005
202-824-8680
supportkind.org/who-we-are/contact-us
$0
Orientado a los niños
Atiende a los niños en procedimientos de inmigración.
