DOJ recognized organizations and accredited representatives
Federal lists of nonprofit organizations recognized by the Department of Justice and their accredited non-attorney representatives, who are allowed to represent people before immigration agencies and courts. Use it to check that a non-lawyer helper is authorized.
Your next step
Open the list by state and confirm the organization and representative name before sharing documents or paying.
Questions to ask
- Is this person listed as an accredited representative at this organization?
- Is their accreditation current?
- What will the service cost?
If this one cannot help
Other starting points for the same need:
- California immigrant resources: California’s official page for immigrant families: Governor’s Office know-your-rights fact sheets in 15 languages, links to state-funded nonprofit legal providers and ImmigrationLawHelp.org, scam warnings, and guidance on school, work and public programs.
- Informed Immigrant: Plain-language guides for immigrants on DACA, detention, health care and work, plus a ZIP code search for legal and community help. It is an information site, not a law office.
- California adult education directory: Find adult education providers, including adult schools, colleges and literacy programs.
What this listing can tell you
A government roster. It does not rate quality or confirm availability.
Do Not Lose Hope does not determine eligibility, appointments, or outcomes. A listing does not imply a partnership.
Official source & review
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/recognition-accreditation-roster-reports
Source page checked: .
Official pages read on 2026-10-22 for service area, contact methods, cost, languages, intake and eligibility. Each field in verification names its source. Current openings and individual eligibility are not confirmed.
What the official pages say
- Service area
- Not recorded.
- How to contact
- PDF rosters: Recognized Organizations, Accredited Representatives, and Organizations and Representatives by State. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Cost
- Not stated. Program page says it 'aims to increase the availability of competent immigration legal representation for low-income and indigent persons'. Not stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Languages
- Not stated. Not stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- How to start
- Reference list only. Stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
- Stated limits
- Not stated. Not stated on the official page, checked October 22, 2026. Source
Current openings and whether you qualify are not confirmed. Ask the organization.
How we check sourcesGuides on this topic
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