Disclaimer
- The CIFC cannot endorse or make any guarantee about the services provided by any organization. The CIFC does not participate in and is not responsible for the representation decisions or performance of organizations.
Beware of Notario Fraud!
- Individuals must go to a licensed attorney for legal advice and assistance. Some non-profits also have “accredited representatives” who are non-attorneys authorized to provide limited services in some types of immigration cases. Do not go to a “notario,” “paralegal,” or “immigration consultant.” These non-attorneys cannot represent individuals in immigration processes, and are committing a felony offense in Florida by providing legal advice, even if they are “just filling out forms.” Fla. Stat. §454.23. Many immigrants’ lives and dreams have been destroyed by the false promises and incorrect advice of non-attorney “notarios.”
Attorneys Throughout South Florida
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) South Florida Chapter Pro Bono Committee probono@ailasouthflorida.org
Attorneys in Broward County
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Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc.
491 North State Road 7
Plantation, FL 33317
(954) 358-5647
(Note: Although services are free, representation is limited to unaccompanied minors, crime victims and domestic violence victims.)
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Church World Service Immigration & Refugee Program
3215 NW 10th Terrace STE 209 A
Oakland Park, FL 33309
(954) 689-6466
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St. Thomas University School of Law Human Rights Institute (Broward County Office)
3215 NW 10th Terrace, Suite 209-A
Oakland Park, FL 33309
(954) 361-3350
- Catholic Legal Services (Main Office)
City College Building 6565 TAFT ST, 4th Floor
Hollywood, Florida 33024
(954) 306-9537
Attorneys in Miami-Dade County
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Americans for Immigrant Justice
3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 400
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-1106
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American Friends Service Committee
12000 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 202
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 600-5441
florida@afsc.org
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Catholic Legal Services (Main Office)
CIVIC PARK / RIVER LANDING
1469 NW 13th Terrace, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 373-1073
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Church World Service Immigration & Refugee Program
8491 NW 17th St Unit #113
Doral, FL 33126
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Florida International University College of Law, Carlos A. Costa Immigration & Human Rights Clinic
11200 SW 8th St., Rafael Diaz-Balart 1010
Miami, FL 33199
(305) 348-3389
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St. Thomas University School of Law Human Rights Institute
2650 SW 27th Ave., Ste. 304
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 441-5240
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St. Thomas Univ. School of Law Immigration Clinic
16401 NW 37th Ave.
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
(305) 623-2309
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University of Miami School of Law Immigration Clinic
1311 Miller Drive, E273
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 284-6092
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VIDA Legal Assistance
12955 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 408
North Miami, FL 33181
786-601-623427112 S. Dixie Hwy.Naranja, FL 33032
(786) 525-9178 or (786) 601-6234
Attorneys in Palm Beach County
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Catholic Charities Legal Services
100 W. 20th St. Riviera Beach, FL 33404
(561) 345-2003
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Legal Aid Service of Palm Beach County
423 Fern Street, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 655-8944
Attorneys in Collier County
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County (Immokalee Office)
1402 Newmarket Road
West Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 657-6996
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Legal Aid Service of Collier County (Naples Office)
4125 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 775-4555
Financial eligibility and finding a private immigration attorney
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Unlike in the criminal justice system, the government does not provide free lawyers (public defenders) in immigration court. Most organizations on this list require financial screening, as free or low cost legal services are limited to low-income individuals. Individuals who earn enough income to hire a private attorney can visit: http://www.ailalawyer.org/ to find an immigration attorney in their area.