Clients in Need of Pro Bono Attorneys

For an overview of each case type, see this resource.

Detention Program

The following individuals are detained and in need of pro bono representation. For more information on detained cases please contact probonodetention@rmian.org.

MERITS

Mr. MGJ 

Support Sought: Asylum

Country: Nicaragua 

Language: Spanish

Case summary: Mr. MGJ is a man in his 30s from Nicaragua who entered the US without inspection in 2024. Mr. MGJ was tortured in Nicaragua because of his political opinion. He passed a credible fear interview and filed his asylum application within one year. Mr. MGJ has one pending DUI charge. He seeks an attorney to represent him in his asylum case before the Aurora Immigration Court.

Note: His final hearing is set for the beginning of November. Because of that, representation in this case would require first submitting a motion to continue (MTC). Then, if the MTC is granted, entering on the case for merits.

BOND

Mr. RJH 

Support sought: Bond 

Country: Guatemala 

Language: Spanish 

Case summary: Mr. RJH is a man in his 60's from Guatemala who entered the United States without inspection about 30 years ago. Mr. RJH is eligible to apply for non-LPR cancellation. His wife is an LPR and is fighting breast cancer. Mr. RJH has no criminal history. His son, who is a US citizen, is able to be his sponsor. Mr. RJH seeks an attorney to represent him in his bond case so that he may be released from detention and reunited with his family. 

Children’s Program

The following children and families are in need of pro bono representation. For more information on children’s program cases please contact probonochildrens@rmian.org.

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