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Do you or someone you know have questions about your immigration case or your legal options? Did you receive a confusing notice? Are you looking for an attorney? Are you worried about the courts, ICE, family separation, or something else? Meet with a volunteer and get information you can share with your community. There are no bad questions.

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Looking for a private attorney?

Filing an asylum application or hiring a lawyer for court can cost thousands of dollars. But scheduling a short consultation with a private lawyer is often helpful and more affordable. A consultation usually costs $80–$300 and lasts 30–60 minutes. You are not required to hire the lawyer afterward.

During the consultation, you explain your situation, and the lawyer will outline your legal options and tell you the cost if you decide to continue working with them. For many people, simply knowing their options provides peace of mind. When you call the lawyers listed below, please mention that you were referred by South Brooklyn Sanctuary.

Ramon M. Guerra

30-30 Northern Blvd., Suite 401 Long Island City, NY, 11101

(347) 605-6628

Spanish & English

Sophia Soloyova

75 Broad Street Suite 2120
New York, NY 10004

(212) 379-6471

Spanish, English, and Russian

Bryan Pu Folkes

79-02 Roosevelt Ave, Fl. 1 & 2,
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

(718) 205-5353

Spanish & English

Miriam Chocron

117 S. Broadway
Hicksville, NY 11801

(516) 827-1050

Spanish & English

Kenepaske & Scott

17 Battery Place, Suite 743
New York, NY 10004

(646) 835-0654

Spanish & Arabic

Elizabeth Cordoba

139 Post Ave
Westbury, NY 11590

(516) 737-1477

Spanish & English

Juan Carlos Chiquillo

3030 Northern Blvd, Suite 401
Long Island City, NY 11101

(516) 800-0252

Spanish & English

Cheryl David & Lindsey Gauza

299 Broadway, Suite 706
New York, NY 10007

(646) 681-4252

Spanish & English

Thuy Pham

116 W 23rd Street 5th floor
New York, NY 10011

(917) 532-2991

Spanish, English, French, & Vietnamese

Nicole Ramon

184 South 1st Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

46-12 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY 11104

(631) 810-4603

Spanish & English

Myriam Sanchez

299 Broadway, Suite 1220
New York, NY 10007

(646) 224-1147

Spanish & English

Confirm that your attorney is trustworthy

Sign contract
A trustworthy lawyer gives you a written contract that explains the services and fees. Both you and the lawyer sign it, and you keep a copy in your native language.
Clear information
A trustworthy lawyer explains which immigration benefit you may qualify for, describes the application process, answers your questions, and keeps you updated after your case is filed. Keep in mind that immigration cases often move very slowly.
Copies of documents
A trustworthy lawyer gives you copies of all documents filed on your behalf, along with government receipts. They never refuse to provide copies, and they only charge for them if your contract clearly says so.