Newark Immigration Court

The Newark Immigration Court is part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within the U.S. Department of Justice. It handles removal (deportation) proceedings, defensive asylum, cancellation of removal, and bond hearings for people in New Jersey.

This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration court is complex and the stakes are high — consult a licensed immigration attorney about your case.

Court location and contact

Address: 970 Broad Street, Room 1200

City: Newark, NJ 07102

Phone: 973-645-3524

Official EOIR page: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/newark-immigration-court

How to check your hearing date and case status

You are responsible for knowing your hearing date — the court does not call to remind you.

Judges assigned to the Newark court and their internet-based (WebEx) hearing links and telephonic access codes. Confirm your hearing format on your notice — do not assume a remote hearing.

Immigration judgeRemote hearing linkTelephonic access code
ACIJ Leila Mullican (LMM)Join199 361 8865
Shana Chen (SCN)Join199 282 0771
Nicole Lane (NBL)Join2760 553 7603
Kerri N. Lechtrecker (KLR)Join2826 481 9030
Carol Moore (CLM)Join2761 157 1000
Karen Nazaire (KAN)Join2763 382 3257
Michael Neal (MMN)Join2828 866 6526
Anthony A. Picione (AP1)Join2827 102 7193
Chak Wong (CHW)Join2821 731 8905
Dennis Ryan (DSR)Join2764 253 8414

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 any part of an internet-based hearing is strictly prohibited.

If you miss your hearing

Missing an immigration court hearing is serious. The judge can order you removed in absentia under INA § 240(b)(5)(A) — a deportation order issued without you present. If this happens you may file a Motion to Reopen, but the deadlines are strict. Always keep your address current with the court using Form EOIR-33/IC so you actually receive your notices.

You are not given a free attorney

Immigration court is not like criminal court — the government does not appoint you a free lawyer. You may hire one or seek free/low-cost help:

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) publishes a List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers. The edition we read on October 20, 2026 is marked Updated October 2026 and lists the providers below under the heading Newark Immigration Court (Newark, New Jersey). EOIR’s list page says the List contains non-profit organizations and attorneys who have committed to providing at least 50 hours per year of pro bono legal services before the immigration court location where they appear on the List, plus pro bono referral services; EOIR publishes it quarterly (January, April, July, and October).

EOIR’s markers: * Non-Profit Organization, ** Referral Service, *** Private Attorney. This court’s section of the October 2026 edition has no *** entries. The same edition has a separate Newark Immigration Court Juvenile Docket section (5 providers), shown after the main list. Names, addresses, phone numbers and emails are copied exactly as EOIR prints them.

EOIR’s disclaimer (verbatim): “EOIR does not endorse any of these organizations, referral services, or attorneys. In addition, EOIR does not participate in, nor is it responsible for, the representation decisions or performance of these organizations, referral services, or attorneys.” Source: EOIR, List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers (page updated September 24, 2026; read October 20, 2026). None of these links or listings is paid, and this site earns no commission from them.

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 100 Metroplex Drive, Suite 101, Edison, NJ 08817
  • Phone: (732) 572-9100 ext. 8782
  • Fax: (732) 777-7070
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.lsnj.org or lsnjlawhotline.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Criminal law specialty (42A, 212(c), 212(h), challenging charges, etc.)”
    • “Initial intake by phone or in person at detention center only”
    • “No walk-ins”
    • “Interpreters available”
    • “Advice and relevant pro se assistance provided, at a minimum”
    • “Habeas matters”

Casa de Esperanza

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 213 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
  • Phone: (732) 748-1111
  • Email: frontdesk1@casaesperanzanj.com
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.casaesperanzanj.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Please call for an appointment”
    • “Representation limited to residents of New Jersey”
    • “Will not represent persons with criminal cases nor those in detention”
    • “Specialize in: Removal Proceedings, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, TPS, DACA, Family, Naturalization”
    • “Languages: English, Spanish, and ASL/Signed English”

Human Rights First

  • Type: Referral service (EOIR marker **)
  • Address: 147 W. 36th Street, PMB 520, New York, NY 10018
  • Phone: (212) 845-5200
  • Fax: (212) 898-1301
  • Email: Nyprobono@humanrightsfirst.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.humanrightsfirst.org/asylum/asylum-and refugee-representation#rep-contact (EOIR prints this address across two lines, breaking after “asylum-and”)
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Represents indigent individuals and families seeking asylum”
    • “No walk-ins. To receive assistance, please call our front desk at (212) 845-5200”
    • “Languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, and others as needed”

American Military Families Immigration Services, Inc. (AMFIS)

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 1177 Clinton Avenue, Suite 100, Irvington, NJ 07111
  • Phone: (973) 264-1111
  • Fax: (973) 264-1183
  • Email: amfisinfo@gmail.com
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “American Military Families Immigration Services, Inc. (AMFIS) is available to provide free legal services for individuals scheduled for Credible Fear Interviews and/or Asylum Merits Interviews”

New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Phone: (201) 305-9217
  • Email: legal@njcic.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.njcic.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Services are limited to children under age 21”
    • “We strongly encourage referrals using our web form at www.njcic.org. If unable to use the web form, you may contact us by phone on Mondays 1PM-4:30PM, Wednesdays 1PM-4:30PM, and Fridays 9:30AM-1PM”
    • “No walk-ins”
    • “Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, telephonic interpretation for other languages”
    • “Los servicios estan limitados a ninos menores de 21 anos”
    • “Recomendamos que usen nuestro formulario en linea para enviar un referido. Si no pueden enviar un refirado en linea, se pueden comunicar con nostros por telefono los lunes 1PM-4:30PM, miercoles 1PM-4:30PM, y viernes 9:30AM-1PM”
    • “No se aceptan visitas sin cita previa”
    • “Idiomas: Espanol y Portugues, interpretacion telefonica para otros idiomas”

Camden Center for Law and Social Justice

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 126 N. Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102
  • Phone: (856) 583-2950
  • Fax: (856) 583-2955
  • Email: info@cclsj.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.cclsj.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Spanish Speaking staff”
    • “Please call to schedule an appointment as we can only meet with clients who have an appointment scheduled”

American Friends Service Committee - Immigrant Rights Program

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1003, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (973) 643-1924
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.afsc.org/programs/new-jersey-immigrant-rights
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Non-detained NJ removal cases”
    • “No walk-ins please/Por favor no venga a la oficina en persona sin cita”
    • “Languages: English, Spanish, French”

Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) - Newark

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 50 Park Place, Suite 1401, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (862) 304-5680
  • Email: infonewark@supportkind.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.supportkind.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “KIND provides free legal services to unaccompanied children who live in the state of New Jersey”
    • “Services by appointment only”
    • “Languages: English and Spanish”

Dream Alive Foundation of NJ

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 101 Rte. 130 S, Suite 106 Adams Building, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
  • Phone: (856) 314-8435
  • Email: dreamalivefoundationofnj@gmail.com
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Will not represent individuals in detention”
    • “Will not represent individuals with criminal cases”
    • “No walk-ins, please call for an appointment”

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (973) 733-3516
  • Fax: (973) 733-9631
  • Email: immigration@ccannj.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.ccannj.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Families on dedicated dockets may contact Catholic Charities of Newark at (973) 733-3516 for free information about the immigration court process, possible legal options, and how to find legal representation.”
    • “Languages: Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese”

Juvenile Docket section (Newark Immigration Court Juvenile Docket)

EOIR lists these providers in a separate section for the juvenile docket (cases of children).

American Friends Service Committee - Immigrant Rights Program

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 570 Broad Street, Suite 1003, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (973) 643-1924
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.afsc.org/programs/new-jersey-immigrant-rights
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Non-detained NJ removal cases”
    • “No walk-ins please/Por favor no venga a la oficina en persona sin cita”
    • “Languages: English, Spanish, French”

New Jersey Consortium for Immigrant Children

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Phone: (201) 305-9217
  • Email: legal@njcic.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.njcic.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Services are limited to children under age 21”
    • “We strongly encourage referrals using our web form at www.njcic.org. If unable to use the web form, you may contact us by phone on Mondays 1PM-4:30PM, Wednesdays 1PM-4:30PM, and Fridays 9:30AM-1PM”
    • “No walk-ins”
    • “Languages: Spanish, Portuguese, telephonic interpretation for other languages”
    • “Los servicios estan limitados a ninos menores de 21 anos”
    • “Recomendamos que usen nuestro formulario en linea para enviar un referido. Si no pueden enviar un refirado en linea, se pueden comunicar con nostros por telefono los lunes 1PM-4:30PM, miercoles 1PM-4:30PM, y viernes 9:30AM-1PM”
    • “No se aceptan visitas sin cita previa”
    • “Idiomas: Espanol y Portugues, interpretacion telefonica para otros idiomas”

Camden Center for Law and Social Justice

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 126 N. Broadway, Camden, NJ 08102
  • Phone: (856) 583-2950
  • Fax: (856) 583-2955
  • Email: info@cclsj.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.cclsj.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Spanish Speaking staff”
    • “Please call to schedule an appointment as we can only meet with clients who have an appointment scheduled”

Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) - Newark

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 50 Park Place, Suite 1401, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (862) 304-5680
  • Email: infonewark@supportkind.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.supportkind.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “KIND provides free legal services to unaccompanied children who live in the state of New Jersey”
    • “Services by appointment only”
    • “Languages: English and Spanish”

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

  • Type: Non-profit organization (EOIR marker *)
  • Address: 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
  • Phone: (973) 733-3516
  • Fax: (973) 733-9631
  • Email: immigration@ccannj.org
  • Website (as printed by EOIR): www.ccannj.org
  • Notes EOIR prints:
    • “Families on dedicated dockets may contact Catholic Charities of Newark at (973) 733-3516 for free information about the immigration court process, possible legal options, and how to find legal representation.”
    • “Languages: Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese”

EOIR’s full list (PDF): List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers.

Last verified: 2026-10-20 against the justice.gov EOIR court listing. General procedural information — not legal advice.