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Immigration court in Arizona — guide for immigrants in proceedings

Information on immigration courts (EOIR) in Arizona: locations, what to expect at hearing, right to attorney, how to find legal representation.

Immigration courts in Arizona

Immigration Courts are part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within Department of Justice. They handle:

  • Removal proceedings (deportation cases)
  • Defensive asylum (when in removal)
  • Cancellation of removal
  • Some USCIS decision appeals
  • Bond hearings (for detained)

Immigration courts in Arizona (real EOIR data)

The following are EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) courts operating in Arizona. Data verified from justice.gov as of 2026-05-25.

Eloy Immigration Court

Address: 1705 E. Hanna Road, Suite 366

City: Eloy, AZ 85131

Phone: 520-466-3671

Official source: justice.gov/eoir


Florence Immigration Court

Address: 3260 N. Pinal Parkway

City: Florence, AZ 85132

Phone: 520-868-3341

Official source: justice.gov/eoir


Phoenix Immigration Court

Address: 250 N. Seventh Ave

City: Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: 602-640-2747

Official source: justice.gov/eoir


Tucson Immigration Court

Address: 300 West Congress Street, Suite 300

City: Tucson, AZ 85701

Phone: 520-670-5212

Official source: justice.gov/eoir


What to expect at first hearing (Master Calendar Hearing)

  1. Arrive early (security takes time)
  2. Bring full file and ID
  3. If no attorney: judge will ask how you’ll proceed. Will give you time (typically 3-12 months) to find legal representation.
  4. If you have attorney: attorney speaks for you in most proceedings.
  5. Don’t speak English without interpreter: you have right to free interpreter (court-provided) if English isn’t your native language.

If detained

  • Visit detained person ASAP: detention center rules apply
  • Pay bond if eligible: court can set bond ($1,500-$50,000+)
  • Find representation immediately: detained cases have shorter deadlines

How to find pro bono or low-cost attorney in Arizona

See: Legal aid in Arizona


Official source: EOIR Immigration Court Listings


Last verified: 2026-05-25.

General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.

Internet-based hearings + telephonic access (EOIR-verified, 2026-05-26)

The following EOIR judges in Arizona publish Webex links for internet-based hearings + telephonic dial-in access codes. Telephonic hearings: dial 1-415-527-5035, then enter the access code for your judge.

Verify before each hearing — links and codes change. Source: justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings.

Eloy Immigration Court

Judge NameInternet-Based Hearing LinkAccess Code (Telephonic)*
ACIJ Irene C. Feldman (ICF)Join hearing199 938 9070
Bradly P. Duvall
Nicolas Orechwa (NSO)Join hearing2760 642 5318
William Mabry III (WMM)Join hearing2761-827-6219
Michael Schnitzer (MLS)Join hearing199 629 8289

Florence Immigration Court

Judge NameInternet-Based Hearing LinkAccess Code (Telephonic)*
ACIJ Irene C. Feldman (ICF)Join hearing199 938 9070
Natalie Huddleston (NHT)Join hearing199 487 7887
Victoria Levin (VAL)Join hearing2760 351 6752
Bruce Taylor (BAT)Join hearing199 560 0735

Phoenix Immigration Court

Judge NameInternet-Based Hearing LinkAccess Code (Telephonic)*
ACIJ Irene C. Feldman (ICF)Join hearing199 938 9070
John Cortes (JOC)Join hearing199 600 6050
Elizabeth Cottor (EAC)Join hearing199 526 4763
Jennifer Gaz (JIG)Join hearing199 364 8710
Marni Guerrero (MGO)Join hearing199 082 2906
Paul Habich (PMH)Join hearing199 387 6669
Melissa Karlen (MBK)Join hearing199 206 1409
Benjamin S. Kuipers (BEK)Join hearing2827 479 0358
Munish Sharda (MS1)Join hearing199 990 6182
Xinzhe Zhang (XZZ)Join hearing2819 610 8534

Tucson Immigration Court

Judge NameInternet-Based Hearing LinkAccess Code (Telephonic)*
ACIJ Irene C. Feldman (ICF)Join hearing199 938 9070
Kathryn DeAngelis (KLD)Join hearing199 025 7662
Michael W. Lloyd (MLL)Join hearing199 729 4577
Gilda Terrazas (GMT)Join hearing199 949 1170

Important: If you don’t have a representative of record, your default hearing medium is in-person regardless of any link above. Photographing or recording an internet-based hearing without permission is prohibited.

EOIR case context (2025-2026)

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) had approximately 3.7 million pending cases in immigration courts as of FY 2024 — the highest in history. Average wait time from Notice to Appear (NTA) issuance to first hearing: 1,200-1,500 days (3-4 years) in most courts; some courts wait 5+ years. EOIR operates 71 immigration courts staffed by 700+ immigration judges, plus the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) which hears appeals.

H.R.1 / OBBBA effective 2026-05-29 introduces fees for some EOIR proceedings: $100 asylum filing fee (Form I-589 — also payable with USCIS for affirmative asylum), $100 Annual Asylum Fee while case pending. The in-absentia removal-order arrest fee was increased from $5,000 under proposed Federal Register rule 2026-10082 (2026-05-20). Verify current fees at justice.gov/eoir before any filing.

The 1996 Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) and Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) significantly expanded grounds for removal and restricted relief. Sanchez v. Mayorkas (594 U.S. ___, 2021) restricted TPS-to-LPR adjustment for entry-without-inspection cases. Pereira v. Sessions (138 S. Ct. 2105, 2018) limited use of “stop-time rule” for cancellation of removal.

For court hearing information: 1-800-898-7180 (automated, 24/7, English/Spanish). For internet-based hearings: each judge publishes Webex links via the per-court page above; telephonic access via the EOIR conferencing system requires the access code listed per judge. Always verify your hearing date via the EOIR Automated Case Information system or your attorney — missing a hearing leads to in-absentia removal order, which carries the new arrest fee plus future inadmissibility.

For free representation: BIA-recognized organizations at /procedures/bia-recognized-help-by-state/, AILA pro bono at ailalawyer.com, the National Immigrant Justice Center, RAICES, CLINIC. Detained-case hotlines: ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov/odls; DHS Office for Civil Rights complaints 1-866-644-8360 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time.

Immigration courts in Arizona

4 locations/organizations on record in Arizona. Always verify directly before visiting.

  • Eloy Immigration Court
  • Florence Immigration Court
  • Phoenix Immigration Court
  • Tucson Immigration Court

Frequently asked questions

Where are immigration courts in Arizona?
Arizona is served by these EOIR courts: Phoenix, Tucson, Eloy. Some may be in neighboring states if Arizona doesn’t have its own.
Do I have right to free attorney in immigration court?
NOT automatically. Immigration court is NOT like criminal court — government does NOT assign you free attorney. You must hire one or seek pro bono representation. Organizations like CLINIC, AILA pro bono list, and local nonprofits can help.
How to find immigration attorney in Arizona?
Use AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) directory at ailalawyer.com, or consult nonprofit organizations in Arizona listed at /procedures/legal-aid-by-state/arizona/. NEVER hire someone called ’notario’ — that’s fraud.