Catholic Charities Legal Services - Hollywood, FL

Empowering Immigrants and Refugees Through Professional Legal Care

Access to quality legal counsel is essential for building a safe, productive life in the United States. Founded in 1998, Catholic Charities Legal Services (CCLS) stands as one of Florida foremost nonprofit legal advocacy agencies. Based in Hollywood, the organization provides professional immigration representation to individuals and families who lack the financial resources to secure private counsel, welcoming all clients regardless of faith or national origin. Whether you are facing removal hearings or need a lawyer urgently to renew humanitarian protections, this compassionate team ensures equal access to justice.

Family Reunification and Lawful Permanent Residence

Keeping families together remains central to the organization mission. The dedicated legal team provides direct representation and guided application assistance before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Key family immigration services include:

• Filing family-based immigrant visa petitions for spouses, parents, and children
• Guiding eligible applicants through adjustment of status and consular processing
• Submitting renewals and replacement applications for permanent resident green cards
• Preparing provisional unlawful presence waivers and humanitarian hardship filings
• Assisting eligible foreign nationals with fiancé visas and travel permits

Humanitarian Relief, Asylum, and Removal Defense

For individuals escaping persecution, political turmoil, or violence, obtaining legal protection is vital. Staff attorneys and accredited representatives defend immigrants before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Through dedicated court programs, the office delivers know-your-rights orientations, bond representation, defensive asylum claims, and Temporary Protected Status applications.

Protections for Unaccompanied Minors and Crime Survivors

The Hollywood office provides specialized legal services for immigrant youth and crime survivors. Through child advocacy programs, the agency represents unaccompanied minors in Florida juvenile courts to obtain predicate orders for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). In addition, the legal staff prepares petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and assists victims of human trafficking with U-visa and T-visa applications.

Citizenship and Naturalization Assistance

Achieving United States citizenship provides permanent security and voting rights. Through community workshops and individual counsel, CCLS citizenship lawyers guide permanent residents through naturalization. The team assists with Form N-400 filings, disability exceptions, interview preparation, and fee waiver requests.

Multilingual and Community-Focused Advocacy

Recognizing South Florida rich diversity, the Hollywood office features a team fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole. When families seek to hire an attorney or find a lawyer committed to public service, CCLS provides sliding-scale, pro bono, and low-cost legal assistance to ensure financial hardship does not bar access to the courts.

Visit the Hollywood Office on Taft Street

Conveniently located on the 4th Floor at 6565 Taft Street in Hollywood, Florida, the Broward office welcomes walk-ins on select weekday mornings and provides appointment-based counsel. Contact Catholic Charities Legal Services today to consult with experienced immigration advocates.