Detained Adult Program

Organization Details

Address:
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW,
Suite 701,
Washington,
DC,
20036
Email:
development@amicacenter.org
Program uses Language Line (Y/N)
No
Program staff provide services in other lanuages
Spanish
Eligibility-residence-county
Maryland and Virginia
Program Description
The Detained Adult Program provides client-centered legal representation and trauma-sensitive support to adults detained by the government.
 
Legal Orientation
We offer legal information, intakes, brief legal advice, and pro bono counsel to people in detention.
 
Direct Representation
We provide free direct legal representation to immigrants who are detained and serve as court appointed attorneys for people living with mental or developmental health conditions.
 
Social Services
We connect clients with resources in their communities to holistically address their needs beyond the scope of their legal case.
 
Se habla español.
 
Immigration and Citizenship
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
Limited representation
Full Representation
Se habla Español
Brief advice/Help with forms/Clinics
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