These nonprofit organizations in Florida offer FREE or low-cost immigration legal help. If you need help with DACA, asylum, citizenship, deportation, or any immigration case, contact these options BEFORE paying private fees.

These nonprofits provide free or low-cost immigration legal services to Florida residents. Capacity is limited — call first; some accept walk-ins.

  • Americans for Immigrant Justice (AI Justice) — 6355 NW 36th St., Suite 309, Miami, FL 33166 · (305) 573-1106. Free not-for-profit law firm (founded 1996, formerly the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center); services in English, Spanish, and Creole.
  • Catholic Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami — (305) 887-8333. Free immigration legal services and attorney representation for South Florida’s low-income immigrant and refugee community.
  • Gulfcoast Legal Services — free immigration legal aid for low-income residents across the Greater Tampa Bay area (Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough, Lee, Charlotte, DeSoto). Walk-ins M-F 9-5.
  • Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) — statewide coalition; immigration hotline 1-888-600-5762 plus Protect-the-People pro-bono clinics.

FLIC — Free Immigration Legal Services in Florida is the best statewide place to find a free provider near you. The U.S. Department of Justice (EOIR) List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers covers the Miami and Orlando immigration courts and is updated quarterly. None of the organizations on this page pay us — these are public-interest referrals, not sponsored links.

National resources (available to Florida residents)

Directories and hotlines

Specific-case hotlines

  • Asylum: RAICES (1-866-RAICES-4), CLINIC asylum line
  • Detention: NIPNLG (1-800-867-2924)
  • VAWA / domestic violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (national line)
  • Human trafficking victims: National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

⚠️ Important: Avoid fraudulent “notarios”

AVOID PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES “NOTARIO PÚBLICO” FOR IMMIGRATION if not attorneys or BIA-accredited reps. US notary publics are NOT attorneys (unlike Latin America). People without legal credentials practicing immigration are violating federal law.

Verify credentials:

How to prepare for consultation

  1. Bring ALL documents: passport, green card if any, USCIS letters, criminal records, tax returns, evidence of family relationship, immigration status history
  2. Be HONEST: even about criminal records or past issues. Attorney needs FULL truth to defend you well.
  3. Ask about timelines and possible outcomes
  4. Confirm cost (if applicable) in writing before committing
  5. Bring translator if your English is limited

Last verified: 2026-06-16.

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.