is it true that there are free lawyers. if so are there any in chicago

is it true that there are free lawyers. if so are there any in chicago

is it true that there are free lawyers. if so are there any in chicago

A legal assistance will be provided to you when you are charged with CRIMINAL acts only if you can prove that cannot afford it. No free laywer in immigration cases. Of course sometimes there are pro bono lawyers but very difficult to get because there are so many cases.

Go to the Department of Justice Website. Surf around there, I will try to find the exact site and post it later. But they have a list of pro bono lawyers for most every region.

Here in minnesota we have an organization called the "International Institute of MN" They do things like offer free ESL classes and classes about different culters. One of the services they provide is "help" with immigration issues and filling out forms. Sometimes they have immigrations lawyers there...all free of charge. you should look and see if such organization exists in your location.

This is what I found on the DOJ website: the link for lawyers from all states is:

http://www.usdoj.gov/eoir/probono/states.htm

hope these help, and
good luck!



Chicago, Illinois
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Legal Services Center for Immigrants
111 West Jackson Blvd., 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 341-9617
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(A Heartland Alliance Affiliated Partner)
Midwest Immigrant and Human Rights Center
208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 660-1370
(312) 660-1505, Fax
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5433 S. East Park View
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 684-4740

* Will represent aliens in Deportation and Removal proceedings
* Will represent persons applying for asylum
* Representation is limited to the Chicago Metropolitan area.

check the catholic charities in your area. They may or may not be able to help you, depending on your case.