These nonprofit organizations in Indiana 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 Indiana residents. Capacity is limited — call first; most require an appointment.

  • Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic — 3333 N. Meridian St., Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46208 · (317) 429-4131. Statewide free/low-cost legal aid; its Immigrant & Survivor Justice Program covers family-based and humanitarian immigration (green cards/adjustment, naturalization, family reunification) plus free consult-with-a-lawyer sessions.
  • Catholic Charities Indianapolis — Immigration Legal Services — 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 · (317) 236-1500. Immigration legal advice and representation (a CLINIC member): naturalization, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, DACA, consular processing, and employment authorization.
  • Exodus Refugee Immigration — Legal Program — 2457 E. Washington Street, Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46201 · (317) 921-0836. Immigration legal program with staff attorneys: asylum, green cards/adjustment of status, employment authorization, citizenship, removal proceedings, and BIA appeals.
  • La Casa de Amistad — 3423 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46614 · (574) 233-2120. Low-cost immigration legal clinic for northern Indiana with DOJ-recognized accredited representatives (a CLINIC affiliate): family petitions (I-130), naturalization, DACA (initial and renewal), U visas, and adjustment of status. About a $50 consult; by appointment.
  • Indiana Legal Services — Immigrants’ and Language Rights Center — 1200 Madison Ave, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225 · 1-844-243-8570. The state’s LSC-funded legal-aid program’s immigration unit; statewide and free for income-eligible Indiana residents: U/T visas, VAWA, affirmative asylum, removal defense, naturalization, adjustment of status, and family-based immigration. Intake hotline Mon–Thu 10am–2pm ET.

Indiana Legal Help — Statewide legal-aid finder (Indiana Coalition for Court Access) — search by zip or county, including an immigration section.

Indiana opened its own immigration court in Indianapolis in 2025; cases for Indiana residents are heard there. La Casa de Amistad is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The U.S. Department of Justice (EOIR) publishes a List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers for that court. None of the organizations on this page pay us — these are public-interest referrals, not sponsored links.

National resources (available to Indiana 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: 2026-06-20.

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.