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Pro Bono Opportunities
  1. Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) - www.cliniclegal.org
    Representation of detained aliens and/or unaccompanied minors in removal proceedings; mentor other pro bono attorneys; screen for relief for detainees at Mira Loma Detention Center and unaccompanied minors detainees at Los Angeles area shelters; and provide individual consultations at community forums.

    Contact: Martin Gauto - Detention Attorney: Tel - (213) 251-3530 or mgauto@cliniclegal.org.
     
  2. Legal Aid Foundation - www.lafla.org
    Representation of detained aliens in removal proceedings related to the Legal Orientation Project (generally asylum, CAT, and Cancellation relief available), mentor other pro bono attorneys, volunteer opportunities to provide one-day consultations at San Pedro Detention center. Volunteer attorneys will receive a volunteer package and can provide mentor attorneys to assist the volunteer attorney. Volunteer opportunities at Naturalization clinics.

    Contact: Kim Luu - Tel: (213) 640-3863 or kluu@lafla.org.
     
  3. HIV/AIDS Legal Services Alliance, Inc.
    Representation of aliens with HIV/AIDS involving naturalization, NACARA, adjustment of status, asylum and HIV waivers. HALSA attorneys will provide supervision, mentoring, and training.

    Contact: Laurie Aronoff - Tel: (213) 637-1692 or laronoff@halsaservices.org.
     
  4. Asian Pacific Legal Center (APALC) - www.apalc.org
    Representation of applicants in various immigration applications and petitions; pro bono assistance in citizenship workshops; and individual consultations at community forums.

    Contact: March Yoshida - Staff Attorney: Tel - (213) 977-7500 ext 247 or myoshida@apalc.org.
     
  5. Public Counselwww.publiccounsel.org
    Expert mentoring opportunities for complex questions regarding consular processing and waivers.

    Contact: Judy London - jlondon@publiccounsel.org.
     
  6. Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF) - www.maldef.org
    Pro bono attorneys to assist in class action lawsuits; presenters at "know your rights" community presentations; pro bono attorneys for individual cases; and pro bono attorneys to serve as resources for general immigration issues that arise within the organization.

    Contact: Cynthia Valenzuela - Director of Litigation, LA: cvalenzuela@maldef.org.
     
  7. Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking - www.castla.org
    Representation of foreign nationals with U and T visa application and representation of foreign nationals with asylum applications before the US CIS and EOIR.

    Contact: Legal Services Director: Tel: (213) 365-1906
     
  8. Central American Resource Center - www.carecen-la.org
    Representation of detained and non-detained aliens in deportation proceedings

    Contact: Daniel Sharp - Legal Director: Tel: 213 385 7800 x153 or dsharp@carecen-la.org
     
  9. Immigration Legal Resource Center (IRLC) - www.irlc.org
    Provide individual consultations at community meetings and forums about immigration law.

    Contact: Mark Silverman, Director of Immigration Policy: msilverman@irlc.org.
     
  10. Coalition for Humane Immigration Rights of Los Angeles - www.chirla.org
    Provide individual consultations at community meetings and forums about immigration law.

    Contact: Claudia Guevara, Legal and Policy Coordinator: 213.353.1333, ext. 232 or cguevara@chirla.org.