Proyecto Faro provides free legal support community members dealing with their immigration cases. We work with trusted volunteer attorneys who will consult with you. On occasion, one of these attorneys can take on a case but more likely, we’ll try to refer you to a trusted “low bono” attorney. To make an appoinment, please write to us with the words “Legal Empowerment” in the subject or body of a message to mariagonzalez@proyectofarorockland.org or Facebook or call (845) 262-9586. Spanish and Haitian creole interpreters are available.
Knowledge is power! Our legal support focus on empowerment through sharing knowledge. We believe each immigrant not only can and must be an expert in their case, but that taking charge of one’s case results in the best outcomes. Our office hours are not simply a space where lawyers provide services to “clients.” Immigrants themselves provide information and guidance, offer training, and trained volunteers do as much work as possible in close advisement with ally lawyers.
We aim to educate people 1-1 and demystify the law so we can use it as a tool to assert control over our lives. Our program contributes to ending abuse and theft practiced by unethical lawyers with respect to vulnerable members of our communities.
Image: Shaun Slifer courtesy of Just Seeds
We highlight and help prevent unethical legal practices. We will assist people to report unethical lawyers and seek remuneration where applicable.
The vision of this program is for immigrants and non-immigrants to work together to build a safe community for everyone. We hope you will return again either to continue working on your own case, or to help others work on theirs. Many people who come seeking support come back in the role of volunteer to pass on what they have learned to the next person.