Contact the Hotline for assistance with any of these resources.
Legal Resources
Oregon DOJ is not allowed to refer you to or recommend a specific attorney. This list does not suggest the attorney has been vetted or endorsed by Oregon DOJ.
- Equity Corps of Oregon » (ECO) for universal representation, 1-888-274-7292
- In order to be eligible for ECO you must:
- 1) Be an Oregon resident;
- 2) Make less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline as a household; and
- 3) Be in danger of removal or experiencing a civic exclusion on account of immigration status.
- In order to be eligible for ECO you must:
- Oregon Law Center » (OLC), phone number varies by location in Oregon, 503-485-0696
- Pueblo Unido PDX », 503-360-0324
- Call toll-free from a Detention Center: 503-912-8925 (intake line open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-5pm)
- Collective of Indigenous Interpreters of Oregon », 503-360-0314
- SOAR Immigration Legal Services », 503-384-2482
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project », 503-525-8454
- Lutheran Community Services Northwest » (LCSNW), 206-901-1685
- Immigration Counseling Service » (ICS), 503-221-1689, lquintero@ics-law.org
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association » (AILA)
- Catholic Charities of Oregon Immigration Legal Services », 503-231-4866
- ACLU of Oregon », 503-227-3186
- City of Portland Resource Guide for Immigrants and Refugees »
- Freedom for Immigrants »
- Oregon State Bar »
- U.S. DOJ’s Recognition and Accreditation Program » began over 60 years ago to increase the availability of competent legal representation for low-income and indigent persons in immigration proceedings. The program allows certain individuals – specifically, non-attorney employees and volunteers of qualifying non-profit organizations – to practice immigration law before the federal government. Here is the regularly updated Recognized Organizations and Accredited Representatives Roster by State and City ».
Immigration Information and Resources
- Immigrant Crime Victims/U & T Visas and additional immigration options for victims of crimes:
- U Visa »: The U nonimmigrant status (U Visa) is a temporary (3 year) stay in the United States for victims of certain violent crimes including hate crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.
- T Visa »: T nonimmigrant status is a temporary (4 year) immigration benefit that enables victims of human trafficking to remain in the United States for an initial period of up to 4 years if they have complied with any reasonable request for assistance from law enforcement in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of human trafficking.
- Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes comparison chart » created by ASISTA
- VINELink » for notification of release from a federal facility, transfer to another facility, or notice of deportation.
- Victims Engagement and Services Line (VESL) »: Provides victims the ability to report incidents of sexual or physical assault, abuse, mistreatment or human trafficking in ICE detention.
- Center for Nonprofit Legal Services »
- Centro de Servicios para Campesinos de PCUN »
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) »
- Islamic Social Services of Oregon »
- Medford First Church of the Nazarene/Oregon Pacific Immigration and Social Services »
- Somos Hispanas Unidas Silverton »
- Student Legal Services Portland State University »
- United Services for Counseling »
- Victim Rights Law Center »
- ASISTA » is a network of attorneys and advocates working at the intersection of immigration and gender-based violence. Check out their Resource Library » for immigration options.
Culturally Specific Victim Services in Oregon
- African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO) »
- El Programa Hispano – Católico | United States »
- Muslimahs United – Fostering Resilience in Our Community Since 2011 »
- Russian Oregon Social Services (Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon) »
- Strong Hearts Native Helpline »