Legal Assistance
Administrative Relief Resources:
Obtaining Proof of Residency Documents (ENGLISH)
Obtaining Proof of Residency Documents (SPANISH)
Legal Assistance – Immigration Attorneys:
Looking for legal assistance regarding immigration issues? Welcome Dayton recommends consulting one of the following organizations:
Dayton Bar Association
109 North Main Street, Suite 600
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 937-222-7902
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE)
130 West Second St., Ste. 700 East
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 1-800-837-0814; 1-888-534-1432; 937-535-4402
There are also several private attorneys (whose fees differ):
Mohamed Al-Hamdani
Al-Hamdani Law, LLC
125 W. Second St. Suite 325, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 937-626-4784 (cell) / 937-999-5633 (office) / Email: ma@AL-LAW.com
Shahrzad Allen
SPA Law, LLC
3460 S. Dixie Drive, 2nd Floor, Moraine, Ohio 45439
Phone: 937-813-8091 / Email: spalaw@earthlink.net
Christina J. Back
Pickerel, Schaeffer, and Ebling
2700 Kettering Tower, Dayton, Ohio 45423
Phone: 937-223-1130 / Email: cback@pselaw.com
Karen D. Bradley
Bradley and Associates
130 W. Second St. Suite 1818, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 937-461-1212/ Email: Karen@karenlaw.com
Jack E. Grayer
New Hope Project, Inc.
530 Xenia Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45410
Phone: 937-252-7200 / Email: jegseggray@gmail.com
David E. Larson
Altick and Corwin Co., LPA
Fifth Third Center, 1 South Main St Suite 1590, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Phone: 937-223-1201 / Email: larsond@altickcorwin.com
Catha (Nikki) Lyons
The Lyons Law Firm, LLC
5540 Far Hills Ave Suite 202, Dayton, Ohio 45429
Phone: 937-684-8890/ Email: nikki@lyonsimmigrationlaw.com
Karl R. Ulrich
Sebaly Shillito & Dyer
1900 Kettering Tower, 40 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio 45423
Phone: 937-222-2052/ Email: kulrich@ssdlaw.com
Visa Information for Immigrants
If you are an immigrant looking to make Dayton your home, you have two main paths to choose from: a non-immigrant and an immigrant path. Each one of these paths has a list of visa categories and its basic requirements.
Please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web site at www.uscis.gov to determine which visa category applies to your circumstances and will best meet your needs. This website has detailed information about specific visa categories and their application processes.
If you are already in the United States and/or in the city of Dayton and have questions regarding immigration issues, you may contact either the Dayton Bar Association, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) or any local immigration attorney. The Welcome Dayton initiative does not endorse or recommend any private attorneys. Also below are links to other helpful websites.
Links to Other Helpful Websites:
- Visa explanation: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
- Information regarding immigrating to the U.S.: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate.html
- Information regarding visiting the U.S. (non-immigrant visas): https://visaguide.world/us-visa/nonimmigrant/
- Information regarding humanitarian programs to live in the U.S.: www.uscis.gov/humanitarian
