Business Details
33 Years
experience
Human Rights Legal Advocacy in San Diego
Established in 1993, Casa Cornelia Law Center has dedicated itself to providing pro bono legal services for victims of human and civil rights violations. Our firm specializes in immigration law, focusing on empowering underserved immigrant communities across San Diego County. With decades of collective experience, our team combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to protect vulnerable populations.We maintain rigorous professional standards while educating the public about immigration law's societal impact. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in asylum cases and transformative legal outcomes, supported by partnerships with volunteer attorneys and interpreters who share our commitment to justice.
Services
Asylum Cases
Children's Rights
Crime Victims
Community Legal Response
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of specialized immigration law experience
- Our team focuses exclusively on human rights protection cases
- We maintain a 95% success rate in asylum determinations
- We offer multilingual legal services through certified interpreters
- Our community education programs reach 5,000+ residents annually
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) public interest law firm
What people say
Given my life back
Dreams became true
Tears of joy
Hugs
Public good
Services
Asylum Cases
We represent individuals seeking asylum due to persecution in their home countries. Our attorneys handle complex cases involving political asylum, gender-based violence, and religious persecution. Clients receive comprehensive support through all stages of the asylum process.
Children's Rights
Specialized legal protection for immigrant children facing abuse, neglect, or trafficking. We secure special immigrant juvenile status and ensure access to education and healthcare services. Our team works closely with child welfare agencies to protect minors' rights.
Crime Victims
Legal assistance for crime victims including U visa applications for cooperating witnesses. We help survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes access critical protections and immigration benefits while pursuing justice.
Community Legal Response
We conduct workshops on immigration rights and policy impacts. Our outreach programs train community leaders and provide resources to help immigrants understand their legal protections. This service includes multilingual materials and public forums.
Questions
What immigration cases do you handle?
We specialize in asylum cases, crime victim protections, and children's immigration rights cases across San Diego County.
How can I get legal help?
Contact our intake coordinator through our website to determine eligibility for our free legal services.
Do you accept volunteer attorneys?
Yes, we welcome licensed attorneys to join our pro bono network through our volunteer portal.
How is your organization funded?
We operate through charitable donations, foundation grants, and in-kind support from law firm partners.
Can you help with deportation defense?
While our primary focus is affirmative asylum cases, we can connect qualified applicants with deportation defense resources.
Do you offer language services?
Yes, we provide interpretation services in 15+ languages through certified professional interpreters.
