Immigration Law and Other Legal Services Assistance
Immigration Resources by Region
Region I
(Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
- The Political Asylum / Immigration Representation Project (PAIR Project) https://www.pairproject.org/
- Greater Boston Legal Services: (617) 371-1234
- Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR): Immigrant Defense Hotline: https://lawyersforcivilrights.
org/get-help/legal-resources/ - Northeast Legal Aid, Inc. https://www.northeastlegalaid.
org/ - Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) https://supportkind.org/
- The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) https://www.miracoalition.org/
- Connecticut Legal Services, https://ctlegal.org/get-help/
- Vermont Asylum Assistance Project (VASP) https://www.vaapvt.org/legal-
support - Vermont Freedom Fund https://www.vtfreedomfund.org/
- U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Vermont (USCRI) – Immigration Legal Services https://refugees.org/uscri-vermont
- Center for Justice Reform at Vermont Law and Graduate School, Email cjrclinic@vermontlaw.edu
New Hampshire:
- Catholic Charities New Hampshire - Immigration and Refugee Legal Services (Nashua Office), http://www.cc-nh.org,
info@cc-nh.org
Region II
(New York)
Region V
(Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia)
- CASA (Multicultural Center) Wearecasa.org
- Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland, Inc. Spanishscommunityofmd.org
- International Rescue Committee Rescue.org
- HIAS Global Headquarters Hias.org/legal-services/
- Central American Resource Center Carecendc.org
Region IX
(Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin)
- Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center - National Immigration Legal Services Directory - Nonprofit Resource Center
- Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Latest Updates/ Últimas Novedades | Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights, https://www.icirr.org/
- Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services https://share.google/
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Region XIII
(Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming)
- AILA -https://www.aila.org
- Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network https://www.rmian.org/
- Pro Bono Legal Clinics https://
coloradolawyerscommittee.org/ legal-nights - Casa De Paz https://www.
casadepazcolorado.org/ - Centro de los trabajadores https://
centrodelostrabajadores.org/ - American Friends Service Committee https://afsc.org/
programs/colorado-immigrant- rights - Catholic Charities https://ccdenver.
org/
Region XIV
(Arizona & Nevada)
- Puente: Migrant Justice — Puente
- Lucha: Resources | Arizona | LUCHA
- Trans Queer Pueblo: Migrant | Trans Queer Pueblo | Phoenix
Region XVI
(Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington)
- Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) — https://www.equitycorps.org— (888) 274-7292
- Mexican Consulate Legal Assistance — (503) 274-1442, https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/
portland/ - Lawyer Referral Service — https://www.osbar.org/public/
ris/lrsform.html (503) 684-3763 - Modest Means Program — https://www.osbar.org/public/
modestmeans.html - The Commons Law Center — https://thecommonslawcenter.
org/ - Problem Solvers — https://www.osbar.org/public/
ris (503) 684-3763; (800) 452-7636
Region XVIII
(Southern California)
- Immigration Legal Assistance Project (ILAP) – Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA)
- UCLA Civil Rights Project – Immigration Legal Assistance Project civilrightsproject.
ucla.edu/resources/community- tools/immigration - USC Gould Immigration Clinic. iclinic@law.usc.edu
- Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) infolosangeles@
supportkind.org - Immigrant Defenders Law Center info@immdef.org
- El Rescate info@elrescate.org
- Central American Resource Center of California (CARECEN), https://www.carecen-la.org/
- Los Angeles LGBT Center – Immigrant Legal Services lalgbtcenter.org/
services/legal-services/ immigrant-legal-services/ - CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org
Nationwide Resources
- Nonprofit resource Directory: https://www.
immigrationadvocates.org/ nonprofit/legaldirectory - Immigrants' Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
- Derechos de los Inmigrantes | American Civil Liberties Union



HNBA Partners with Lawyers for Civil Rights to Provide Immigration Assistance in Response to Executive Orders
As indicated in our Press Release issued on January 22, 2025, announcing “HNBA Partnership with Lawyers for Civil Rights to Provide Immigration Assistance in Response to Executive Orders,” HNBA has created a resource page to provide information on how to volunteer to assist with the crisis in immigrant communities across the country and to highlight the legal assistance available to answer questions and get help. Please visit the page here and if you wish to add any resources, please email communications@hnba.com
HNBA Partners with Lawyers for Civil Rights to Provide Immigration Assistance in Response to Executive Orders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2025
"We are dedicated to supporting immigrant communities and providing clarity in response to the recent announcements regarding executive orders on immigration," said Christina G. Sarchio, President at HNBA. " We recognize that members of our community may turn to us for assistance during these uncertain times. This partnership provides a valuable resource for our members, enabling them to direct questions and concerns to Lawyers for Civil Rights, who are well-equipped to provide the necessary support."
Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil Rights, added, "This collaboration with the HNBA is crucial in addressing the immediate needs of immigrant populations. Together, we can provide the necessary legal support and information to help individuals understand their rights and options."
For those seeking more information about Executive Orders and other changes to the federal government’s policies and practices impacting immigrants, please contact LCR's Immigrant Defense Hotline at 617-988-0606.
HNBA members who wish to volunteer their time and expertise are encouraged to reach out to hotline@lawyersforcivilrights.org. LCR will provide training for all volunteers to ensure they are well-equipped to assist those in need.
HNBA will also be compiling a list of additional resources, including a link to our members who practice immigration law, shortly, to be published on our website at https://hnba.com/. For information, please contact communications@hnba.com.
⇒ More Immigration Resources
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Catholic Charities Community Services / Immigration Legal Services
- Meltzer Center for representation, Inclusion, and Belonging EO Analysis
- Overview of the ACLU’s Strategies for Winning the War Against Anti-DEI Efforts
- Trump Executive Order Tracker | Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Meltzer Center for representation, Inclusion, and Belonging DEI Litigation and Headlines Tracker
- El Pueblo Unido - A Resource Guide for Community Leaders
- Latino immigration - UnidosUS
- Immigration | Hispanic Federation
⇒ Find a Lawyer
If you or someone you know needs of an immigration lawyer in their state, please use our Lawyer Referral network
⇒ HNBA Immigration Law Section Chairs
Melina Villalobos
HNBA Immigration Law Section Co-Chair
Ogletree Deakins
Raleigh, NC
E: melina.villalobos@ogletree.com
Helena M. Tetzeli
HNBA Immigration Law Section Deputy Chair
Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
Miami, FL
E: helena@kktplaw.com



