The free services CASA’s Legal Department provides are only for victims of domestic violence married with a resident or citizen of the United States and protected under the VAWA act to file a self-petition and become a resident of the US.

The rest of the legal fees will be established on a sliding scale depending on the income of the client. If the client and/or his/her direct relatives can prove that there is no income, then the services will be provided for free.

When the client receives an income, the paralegal will require evidence of such income. Among the evidence are: Tax returns of the prior year and/or prove of payments. With this information the paralegal will inform the client with the suitable payment. These fees are established according to the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Remember that CASA strives to assist low-income communities acquire a legal migratory status with the help of a responsible organization through fees affordable to them.

Types of cases in house attorney takes?

CASA's attorney works directly with immigrants providing advice, counseling, and representation before the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.  Specifically, she handles asylums, VAWA self petitions, cancellation of removal proceedings, NACARA applications, and various other immigration petitions and applications for relief benefits.  CASA does not represent individuals with criminal records.

No, CASA only takes immigration cases. If you are looking for lawyers in regards to a criminal case we encourage you to contact the following organizations:

PUT SOMETHING BACK 123 NW First Avenue Miami, FL 33128 Tel: 579-5733

LEGAL AID 123 NW First Avenue Miami, FL 33128 Tel: 579-5733

PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE 1320 NW14TH Street Miami, FL 33125 Tel: 545-1600

A paralegal is not admitted to the bar and cannot practice law, whereas an attorney is a licensed professional who can advise and/or represent clients in court and other legal proceedings.  A paralegal's work must be overseen by an attorney, and they are often qualified by education, training or work experience to perform substantive legal tasks.

No, the volunteer attorneys are professionals with their own offices. They are not CASA’s staff. They volunteer at our organization by coming and having a first interview with our clients. On this first interview the attorney will give legal advice on how to manage their case.

If the client wants to pursue their services he/she has to directly reach the office of the attorney and pay the corresponding fees. Since they are CASA’s volunteers they can offer lower fees to our clients. It is important to point out that by getting the services of an attorney; the client is not securing the services of CASA.

No. The services CASA’s Case Manager offers regarding employment are referrals to agencies specialized to help people look for employment and to give the client tools necessary to search for employment. CASA encourages companies and businesses that have vacancies to contact us and inform us about them. The Case Manager offers a general orientation on how to look for employment. This orientation can also be given through e-mails.

CASA’s services are provided in Miami Dade and Broward Counties where our offices are located. If you are looking social/immigration assistance or organizations outside of these counties we recommend that you call ACCESO HISPANO. This entity has a large national database of organizations, such as CASA, ready to assist the immigrant community with immigration, financial, education and other issues.

The Phone number is 1-800-473-3003. With your zip code a representative will be able to help you. For more information please go to: http://www.selfreliancefoundation.org/

The Case Manager along with a team of volunteers offers Income Tax Preparation for low income individuals and families. This program is only available during the first quarter of the year. For information about the requirements and eligibility, please call CASA’s main office.