These organizations provide free or low-cost legal counsel to immigrant communities in Austin
1.
American Gateways, a nonprofit organization, serves low-income immigrant communities in Central Texas. DACA applications are one of its areas of legal expertise. 314 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Ste. 501. 512-478-0546, ext. 200.
www.americangateways.org
2. Since 2001, the
Bernardo Kohler Center has provided legal services to immigrants in Texas, with a particular focus on abandoned children and individuals who have been trafficked. Its team can help with the DACA application process. 4009 Bannister Lane, Ste. 2040. 512-831-4272.
www.bernardokohler.org
3.
Casa Marianella operates shelters for women and children escaping violence and for immigrants who are experiencing homelessness. The organization also runs an immigration legal services clinic that serves shelter residents and some community members living in poverty. 821 Gunter St. 512-385-5571.
www.casamarianella.org
4. The Austin office of
Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides low-cost legal representation to immigrant clients, including in matters related to DACA. To access their services, clients must be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, although certain exceptions do apply. 1625 Rutherford Lane. 512-651-6100.
www.ccctx.org/immigration-legal-services.html
5. The
Equal Justice Center is a nonprofit law firm and employment justice organization that works with low-income clients. Its team has helped more than 1,000 individuals across the state obtain protection from deportation and employment authorization through DACA. 510 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 206. 512-474-0007.
www.equaljusticecenter.org
6. The
Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services has two Austin offices, both of which provide legal services pertaining to DACA. On Wednesday mornings, staff members provide free legal consultations for those at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. 2800 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 215 and 611 Neches St. 512-994-2199.
www.raicestexas.org
