Free Legal Service Providers - Texas

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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 §1003.61. Some of these organizations may also charge a nominal fee for legal services to certain low income individuals.

Dallas, Texas
Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. 9461 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75243 (214) 634-7182 Representation in removal proceedings for detained and non-detained cases within Dallas area Will represent aliens in Asylum cases Does not provide representation for aliens detained at the Big Spring facility, Eden, or Oklahoma	Baptist Immigration Center Alex Camacho, Accredited 507 Titus Street Mckinney, TX (972) 562-4561 Do not take cases related to or caused by drug or child abuse Provide assistance in some cancellation of removal cases
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc. 2801 Swiss Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 855-0520 Will only represent aliens in the Dallas Immigration Court Will represent aliens in asylum cases Will represent juveniles Will NOT provide representation in detention facilities

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El Paso, Texas
Catholic Charities 123 Avenue N Lubbock, TX 79401 (806) 765-8475 May charge a nominal fee Reeves County Detention Center, Pecos, TX, only	Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center 1500 E. Yandell Dr. El Paso, TX 79902 (915) 544-5126 May charge a nominal fee
Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services 2400 E. Yandell, Ste. A El Paso, TX 79903-3617 (915) 532-3975 May charge a nominal fee	United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) 8660 Montana, Ste. I El Paso, TX 79925 (915) 775-1161 Will NOT represent aliens in Asylum or refugee cases May charge a nominal fee

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Harlingen, Texas
Probar - South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation 301 East Madison Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 425-9231 1-888-425-9231 if calling from the PISPC Detention Center Will represent aliens in Asylum hearings	South Texas Immigration Council Casa Mexico Bldg. 4793 West Expressway 83 Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 425-6987 Will represent aliens in Asylum hearings
Casa De Proyecto Libertad 113 N. 1st St. Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 425-9552 1-800-477-9552 if calling from the PISPC Detention Center Will represent aliens in Asylum hearings	South Texas Immigration Council, Inc. 1201 Galveston St. McAllen, TX 78501 (956) 682-5397 (956) 682-8133, Fax Will represent aliens in Asylum hearings May charge a nominal fee
South Texas Immigration Council 4 E. Levee St. Brownsville, TX 78520 (956) 542-1991 Will represent aliens in Asylum hearings	Texas Riogrande Legal Aid, Inc. 316 S. Closner Blvd. Edinburg, TX 78539 Local Phone: (956) 393-6200 Toll Free Intake: 1-888-988-9996 Will represent Legal Permanent Residents, United States citizens, and VAWA, U-visa or T-visa applicants

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Houston, Texas
Carecen Central American Refugee Center 6006 Bellaire Boulevard, Ste. 100 Houston, TX 77081 (713) 665-1284 May charge nominal fee Will represent person(s) in Asylum case(s)	Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) Houston Office c/o Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, Inc. 712 Main St., Suite 2700 Houston, TX 77002 Phone: 713-228-0735, ext. 102 (KIND serves children under age 18 only)
The Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance 2900 Louisiana Avenue Houston, TX 77006 (713) 874-6570 May charge nominal fee Will represent person(s) in Asylum case(s)	International Services of the YMCA Greater Houston Area Pro Bono Asylum Program 6300 West Park, Ste. 600 Houston, TX 77057 (713) 339-9015 May charge a nominal fee Will represent person(s) in Asylum case(s)

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San Antonio, Texas
American Gateways One Highland Center 314 Highland Mall Blvd., Ste. 501 Austin, TX 78752 (512) 478-0546 Only represents clients in San Antonio Immigration Court Will represent aliens in Asylum cases	Immigration & Human Rights Clinic Center for Legal & Social Justice 2507 NW 36th Street San Antonio, TX 78228 (210) 431-2596 Will represent aliens in Asylum cases
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. 2903 West Salinas San Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 433-3256 Only represents clients in San Antonio Immigration Court	Refugee & Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services 1305 N. Flores San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 226-7722 Will represent aliens in Asylum cases
Immigration Clinic of the University of Texas School of Law 727 East Dean Keeton Street Austin, TX 78705-3299 (512) 232-1292 Will represent aliens in Asylum cases Clinic is closed from May 1 until September 1	Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, Inc. 1111 N. Main Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 212-3783 Toll Free: (888) 988-9996 Will represent Legal Permanent Residents, United States citizens, and U-visa or T-visa applicants

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Disclaimer

As required by 8 C.F.R. § 1003.61, the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ) maintains a list of organizations and attorneys qualified under the regulations who provide free legal services. The information posted on this list is provided to OCIJ by the Free Legal Services Providers. The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) does not endorse any of these organizations or attorneys. Additionally, EOIR does not participate in, nor is it responsible for, the representation decisions or performance of these organizations or attorneys.