Critical legal support when it matters most.
Free and low-cost immigration legal services for people and families in Madison, WI, and surrounding areas.
The Community Immigration Law Center helps immigrants navigate complex legal challenges through free consultations, community education, and free or low-cost representation for those facing deportation.
In immigration court, access to a lawyer isn't guaranteed.
Unlike criminal cases, immigration proceedings are civil matters. That means people facing detention or deportation generally aren't entitled to a government-appointed attorney, even if they can't afford one. CILC helps bridge that gap by connecting immigrants with free legal guidance and representation when they need it most.
A clearer path forward starts here.
CILC helps immigrants and families navigate complex legal challenges through accessible legal services, trusted guidance, and community education.
Free Legal Clinic
Connecting people with legal consultations, information, and referrals
Legal Representation
Free or low-cost legal representation to eligible people facing deportation
Community Education
Helping immigrants and families better understand their rights and access important information
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Every case represents
a life, a family, and a future.
Behind every consultation and court proceeding is someone navigating an uncertain future. Through accessible legal services and community support, CILC helps people and families understand their options, protect their rights, and move forward with knowledgeable guidance.
When the system moves quickly, access to justice can't wait.
For immigrants navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain legal system, following the rules doesn't always protect them from sudden legal challenges. People and families can find themselves facing detention or deportation proceedings with little warning, limited resources, and no government-appointed attorney to help them navigate what's next.
CILC helps fill this critical gap. Your support makes these services possible for people whose safety, stability, and futures depend on it.
DETENTION PROJECT:
If you live in Dane County and you have a loved one who has been detained by immigration, first, please call the Office of Immigrant Affairs right away. You can reach them at 608-242-6260.
Outside of Dane County, call Voces de la Frontera at 800-427-0213. Please complete the Detained Rapid Response Form or contact our office at 608-640-4444. As part of our local rapid response protocol, CILC will contact family members as soon as possible.
PROYECTO DE DETENCIÓN:
Si usted vive en el condado de Dane y tiene un ser querido que ha sido detenido por inmigración, primero, llame a la Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigración de inmediato. Puede comunicarse con ellos al 608-242-6260. Fuera del condado de Dane, llame a Voces de la Frontera al 800-427-0213. Luego, por favor, complete el Formulario de Respuesta Rápida para Detenidos o comuníquese con nuestra oficina al 608-640-4444. Como parte de nuestro protocolo local de respuesta rápida, CILC se pondrá en contacto con los miembros de la familia lo antes posible.
Para más información, visite la página de “Qué hacer si Usted o un Ser Querido es Detenido.”
Need immigration legal help? Start here.
You don't have to navigate the immigration system without guidance. CILC offers free legal consultations to help eligible people understand their rights, explore their options, and identify next steps.
Whether you have questions about your immigration status or are facing deportation proceedings, we're here to help you get started.