About Us

Our story is written in the lives of our neighbors.

DFW Immigrant Law Center is a program of the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc. — a faith-rooted, 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving immigrant and refugee families in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

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Our story

A hand up, not a hand-out.

We exist because arriving in a new country should not mean facing a legal system alone, in a language you do not speak, with no one to ask.

Our work pairs immigration legal services with the practical, human support that makes a case — and a life — possible: classes, counseling, translation, rides to appointments, and a welcome that does not depend on paperwork.

We are a lay organization that aspires to live the gospel message. That calling shapes how we treat every person who walks through our door: with love, respect, justice, hope, and joy.

  1. Chapter one

    Who we are

    A program of the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc., recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice (OLAP) and supervised by a full-time licensed attorney.

  2. Chapter two

    Why we exist

    Because too many neighbors are taken advantage of by unlicensed “notarios,” and too many families cannot afford a private attorney.

  3. Chapter three

    Who we serve

    Low-income immigrants, refugees, asylees, DACA recipients, survivors of violence, and mixed-status families across Dallas–Fort Worth.

Our mission

We serve our foreign-born neighbors with a hand up — respecting their dignity, sharing our hope, and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.
Our mission

What guides us

Five words we try to live by.

They are not slogans. They are how we answer the phone, how we explain a form, and how we treat a person who is afraid.

  • Love

    Every person is welcomed as a neighbor, not a case number.

  • Respect

    Your language, your faith, and your choices are honored here.

  • Justice

    We tell you the truth about your options — even when it is hard.

  • Hope

    We hold the long view with you, one step at a time.

  • Joy

    Milestones deserve celebration. We celebrate with you.

“A community transformed by compassion and built on justice — where homelessness, poverty, and the needs of asylum seekers and legal immigrants are met with dignity.”

Faith-rooted

Rooted in faith — serving everyone.

We are a lay organization that aspires to live the gospel message. That is where our commitment to justice, hospitality, and human dignity comes from.

Our welcome does not depend on your religion, your language, or your paperwork. If you need help, you are welcome here.

You do not have to share our faith to receive our help. You only have to walk through the door.

Our team

The people who will answer.

A small team with a wide reach. You will meet a real person, hear a real name, and never be passed to a call center.

  • Executive Director

    Leadership

    Leads the mission and community partnerships.

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  • Supervising Attorney

    Legal

    A full-time licensed attorney who oversees every case.

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  • Legal Services Coordinator

    Legal

    Your first point of contact for new cases.

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  • Community Outreach Lead

    Programs

    Connects neighbors to programs and referrals.

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  • Volunteer Coordinator

    Community

    Matches volunteers with rides, classes, and clinic roles.

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  • Language Access Team

    Interpretation

    Interpreters and translators in English, Spanish, and more.

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Initial avatars are used in place of photographs to protect staff and client privacy. Real photos will be added with consent.

Governance

Accountable to our community.

DFW Immigrant Law Center is governed by a board of community and national leaders with expertise in a wide range of areas, including training, advocacy, and nonprofit management.

The board protects the mission, reviews financial stewardship, and holds the organization accountable to the neighbors it serves.

Board of Directors

Board Chair
Community leader
Vice Chair
Legal & advocacy
Treasurer
Finance
Secretary
Governance
Director
Education & training
Director
Immigrant services
Director
Faith community
Director
National partnerships

Member names and biographies will be published with board approval.

Accountability

How we steward your trust.

These are not decorations. Each one is a protection for you.

  • DOJ OLAP Recognized Organization

    Authorized by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Programs to provide immigration legal services.

  • Supervised by a Licensed Attorney

    Every case is overseen by a full-time licensed attorney — not an unlicensed consultant.

  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

    A program of the Center for Social and Rural Development Inc. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Come meet us.

Whether you need help or want to give it, there is a place for you here.

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