Organization Description:
American Gateways is committed to justice for immigrants because we believe that everyone- regardless of immigration status- should be allowed to demonstrate their legal reason to be in the United States. Far too many people, with a legal reason to be here, are detained or deported simply because they can't afford to hire a private immigration lawyer. Furthermore, immigrants do not have a legal right to a court-appointed attorney in immigration matters and most do not qualify for government-funded legal assistance programs. Our work is focused on providing high quality legal services to newcomers, regardless of their ability to pay.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
P.O. Box 2405
Waco, 76703
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Counties Served:
Area(s) of Law:
Immigration
Special Populations Served:
Children
Immigrants
Victims of crime
Homeless
LGBTQ
Mental Health Respondents
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Clinics
Community outreach and education
Mentorship
Pro se assistance
Research
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Interpreter/translator
Law student
Experts
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Orientation
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Mentor upon request
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes