University of Pittsburgh School of Law - Immigration Law Clinic

3900 Forbes Avenue, Barco Law Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Eligibility

Clients may include refugees, immigrant women and children survivors of domestic violence applying to change their status, individuals with criminal convictions who seek relief from removal from the United States, and other immigrant populations. There are no income guidelines for this service.

Hours

Hours vary call for details.

(412) 648-1300

Voice

(412) 648-1490

Voice

https://www.law.pitt.edu/experiential-learning/hickton-center-community-legal-services-clinical-legal-education/immigration

Application process

Potential clients should call the clinic to request an appointment.

Fees

Services provided at low or no cost to qualifying individuals; call for details.

Service area

Allegheny, PA
Armstrong, PA
Beaver, PA
Butler, PA
Fayette, PA
Greene, PA
Indiana, PA
Lawrence, PA
Mercer, PA
Washington, PA
Westmoreland, PA

Other Information

Focus Population

Immigrants/Refugees

Description

Offers legal services to immigrants in removal proceedings and asylum cases, as well as survivors of domestic violence. Represents immigrants requesting asylum, facing removal from the United States, and seeking special protection under the Violence Against Women Act. Students also help clients to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers that could impede their success in the U.S. legal system.

What's Here

Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services

Providing organization

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Provides free legal services to eligible clients in the Pittsburgh area, primarily through student attorneys under the supervision of licensed faculty. Clinics focus on issues including family law, immigration, and estate planning.