Find Legal Help

Connect with immigration attorneys and legal aid organizations

Emergency Hotlines

If you or someone you know is being detained or facing immediate action

United We Dream: 1-844-363-1423RAICES: 1-800-898-0019

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

National

National association of immigration lawyers. Use their lawyer referral service to find an immigration attorney in your area.

Attorney ReferralLegal Resources

RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)

Texas (primary), National hotline

Provides free and low-cost legal services to immigrant children, families, and refugees in Texas.

Legal RepresentationBond AssistanceFamily Reunification

United We Dream

National

Largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. Provides resources, advocacy, and community support.

Know Your RightsRapid ResponseCommunity Organizing

National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)

National

Provides legal services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers through direct representation and policy advocacy.

Legal RepresentationPolicy AdvocacyDetention Visits

ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project

National

Works to expand and enforce the civil liberties and civil rights of immigrants and to combat public and private discrimination.

Legal AdvocacyKnow Your RightsPolicy Work

National Immigration Law Center (NILC)

National

Defends and advances the rights of low-income immigrants through policy analysis, litigation, and advocacy.

Policy AdvocacyLegal ResourcesKnow Your Rights

ICE Detainee Locator

National

Official tool to locate individuals in ICE custody. Requires name and country of birth or A-Number.

Detainee LocationFacility Information

Freedom for Immigrants

National

Provides free hotline for detained individuals and their families, visitation programs, and advocacy.

Detention HotlineVisitationAdvocacy

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)

National

Provides legal trainings, educational materials, and advocacy to advance immigrant rights.

Legal TrainingResourcesAdvocacy

Catholic Charities Immigration Services

National (local offices)

Provides immigration legal services through local Catholic Charities offices nationwide.

Legal RepresentationCitizenship AssistanceFamily Services

Finding Local Legal Help

Many organizations have local chapters or can refer you to attorneys in your area. When contacting an organization:

  • • Have your basic information ready (name, location, situation)
  • • Ask about free or low-cost services
  • • Inquire about language assistance if needed
  • • Ask about their experience with cases like yours