Ymca Legal Services

Our team specializes in providing useful legal services, including family law and civil matters. Our legal team is accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Legal Access Programs, and has been serving newcomers to Tulsa for over 25 years. Our staff includes a full-time immigration lawyer and bilingual immigration representatives accredited by the Department of Justice. The legal definition of domestic violence includes: Unlike other clinics, the YMCA Legal Aid Clinic does not receive state or state support. Our clinic is funded by donations from the community, which allows us to continue to provide cost-effective services. Note: Most services are free. However, this partner charges a fee for certain types of cases. No.

There is an initial consultation fee of $30. There is an additional consultation fee for clients who require revisions or additional assistance after the agreed services or documents. Navigating the legal system and courts can be overwhelming. Federal/state/local legal terms, processes, and laws are often confusing and frustrating. For more information, see our Legal Advocacy Quick Start Guide. For assistance, you can contact our lawyers at 509-477-3656 Option #1. If your partner has been charged with domestic violence, you may need support throughout the court process. Our attorneys can access information about your partner`s case, an upcoming release, bail conditions, contactless order specifications and other court matters. At YWCA Spokane, we focus on supporting survivors of domestic violence through intimate partners and their children. We know that family violence can mean different things to different people. At YWCA Spokane, we view intimate partner domestic violence as any situation where one partner in an intimate relationship tries to maintain power and control over the other person. We view the survivor as the person to whom the controlling behavior is addressed.

Our services are aimed at people directly affected by domestic violence in the partnership and their children. It may also be helpful to contact our lawyers by calling 509-477-3656 option #1. UPDATE: We continue to process legal cases and accept NEW cases. Current clients should contact your legal team member. New clients should call 918-663-0377 to schedule a consultation. If we are unable to accept new registrations, please contact the Northwest Justice Project at 1-888-201-1014 weekdays between 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. or request legal assistance online here. If you are currently working with a YWCA lawyer, you can ask them to refer you directly to the Northwest Justice Project.

Our team of lawyers and paralegals are able to assist survivors of domestic violence in partnering with legal issues related to family law issues (divorce, custody, child support, parentage and protection orders). We specialize in naturalization and family immigration cases. YWCA Tulsa also works with DVIS to help non-citizens gain legal status for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In addition, the YWCA legal team provides assistance to individuals applying for Temporary Protected Status, Green Card Renewal, and DACA. You can read more about the importance of the legal definition of domestic violence here. Unfortunately, our legal aid staff cannot represent you in court. However, we offer a variety of other services that can help you tremendously with your case. If you are considering a protection order or have other questions about the procedure, we invite you to read the lawyers` answers to a list of frequently asked questions. If you need help with a domestic violence protection order in the partnership, or if you are the victim registered in a criminal proceeding and need to speak to a lawyer, please call 509-477-3656 Option #1. If the lawyers are unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed message with a secure way to contact you so that the legal advisor can reach you within 1-2 business days.

Sara Fernandez* knew she needed legal help, but she didn`t know where to turn. With limited finances and a language barrier, Sara`s options seemed scarce. But his luck […] Our lawyers can help survivors of intimate partner domestic violence by answering many questions about civil or criminal court proceedings. If you need formal legal protection from abuse by your partners, lawyers can help you apply for a civil defense order to prevent your partner from contacting you, harassing you, persecuting you, or abusing you in any way. Due to COVID-19 precautions, all clients will only be seen by appointment. To make an appointment, please contact the office at 909-792-2762 or by email legalaid@ymcaeastvalley.org If you want to interact with your new community, attend one of our events. Check out our International Services Calendar for details on upcoming courses and community events. To apply for a protection order, complete one of the kits below. *International has many delivery and meeting options available: you deliver to family, International book to family, you can meet in person or meet via Zoom. We do not provide immigration forms for non-clients. You can download it from uscis.gov. Our lawyers do not deal with family law matters.

By appointment only: Call 918-663-0377 or email reception@ywcatulsa.org for more information. If you don`t have papers and ICE officers knock on your door without a warrant, you have the right to: We invite our community to adopt a family to provide a wish list and essential items to the newcomers and vulnerable populations we serve. Help us make this time of year happy and bright and adopt a family today! Satellite Office Information: Satellite Office – Immigration Legal Services 713-758-9280 6671 Southwest Freeway, Suite 250 Houston, TX 77074 It is often difficult to identify different forms of abuse, especially if they are indirect or not as obvious as physical and/or sexual violence. The YWCA Power and Control Wheel diagram is a particularly useful tool for understanding the general pattern of abusive and violent behaviour used to establish and maintain control over a partner. Call 509-477-3656 Option #1 to reach a YWCA Spokane lawyer. The best way to get in touch with our civil legal team is via our online registration form. If Internet access is an issue, please contact our front desk at 509-326-1190 for assistance in completing online check-in. We accept recordings Monday through Wednesday of each week in the order in which they were received. Once your admission has been verified, the civil legal team will contact you on Thursday or Friday of the same week to schedule an appointment in person, by phone or virtually. Appointments usually take place within one week of receiving admission. Khuda arrived in the United States in July 2020 with his wife Bibi and their children.

Khuda had worked for U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan, his home country, for nearly 8 years. His job was to help the United States defuse landmines. Not only this dangerous work, but the alliance with U.S. forces put Khuda and his family in even greater danger. Khuda was shot 3 times and also survived a landmine explosion. He was able to recover from the injuries, but Khuda no longer felt safe for himself and his family in Afghanistan. Because of his work with U.S. Special Forces, he and his family were eventually able to come to the United States on Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs). With the help of the YMCA, Khuda quickly found a job at a security company. His wife not only takes care of the children at home, but also takes English as a Second Language classes online to improve her English.