Catholic Legal Services, ADOM.

Catholic Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. (CCLS) is a 501 (c)(3) organization established under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Miami. Catholic Legal Services formerly known as Catholic Charities Legal Services was created on January 8, 1998 when the Haitian services G.W.L. Legal Project (1994) merged with the Catholic Legal Immigration Network in Miami (1988). CCLS represents low-income immigrants without reference to their race, religion, gender, ethnic group, or other distinguishing characteristics.

OUR MISSION

“Legal Representation and Immigration Services for those who come to South Florida from foreign lands;

Caring and Professional assistance for those who lack sufficient means to obtain legal help;

Quality services provided without regard to faith, race or national origin.”

OUR FOCUS

Catholic Legal Services, Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. (CCLS) focuses exclusively on helping poor immigrants obtain asylum, establish legal residency, become citizens and reunite families. CCLS’ multicultural, multilingual staff help people from more than 80 different nations. As a provider of legal assistance and representation for immigrants, refugees, and impoverished people in the Archdiocese of Miami, CCLS provides a full range of immigration-related legal services, from initial advice, to assistance, to full representation, to a low-income clientele.