{"id":2468,"date":"2024-08-01T08:28:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T06:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/?page_id=2468"},"modified":"2024-10-23T11:54:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T09:54:54","slug":"anwaltssuche","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/anwaltssuche\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I find a lawyer for asylum\/residence law?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b7 See all <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/buerokratie-guidelines\/\">step-by-step guides<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1297\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/compliant-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/compliant-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/compliant-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/compliant-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/compliant.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Find out in 7 steps how to <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find a lawyer for asylum or immigration law<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>A quick overview<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan 150-350 Euros for the first consultation with a lawyer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for lawyers at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bravsearch.bea-brak.de\/bravsearch\/index.brak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bundesanwaltskammer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-1\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\">Search under <span style=\"color: #000000;\">specialist area for <strong>Migration Law<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> (Federal Bar Association) <span style=\"color: #000000;\">or <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/anwaltauskunft.de\/anwaltssuche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAV-Anwaltauskunft<\/a>.<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"2\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-2\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"2\">Search by DAV working group or field of law for <strong>Migration Law<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact two to five law offices by phone <\/span>or email<span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Prepare your documents and questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: semi-bold;\"><strong>Click on headlines<\/strong> to open steps<\/span><\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information, click on the small <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>numbers<\/strong><\/span>.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"3\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-3\">3<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-3\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"3\">Example<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">1.<b> Check if you need help from a lawyer<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1299 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/law-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/law-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/law-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/law-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/law.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer can help you if you have <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>problems with your stay<\/strong><\/span> in Germany. This consultation is especially important if your application was denied or you are facing deportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your application for residence was denied or your <a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/asylentscheidung\/\">asylum decision<\/a> is unfavorable and you want to appeal, you should look for a lawyer.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"4\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-4\">4<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-4\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"4\">To meet the deadline for an appeal, you can sometimes submit the appeal without a lawyer. For this, you can go to the legal application office (Rechtsantragsstelle) of the administrative court (Verwaltungsgericht) responsible for you. However, it is best to consult a lawyer directly afterwards.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">2. <b>Estimate the costs<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1291 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scale-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scale-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scale-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scale-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/scale.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to pay for a lawyer. Plan to spend <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>150-350 Euros<\/strong><\/span> for the first consultation. If the lawyer communicates with authorities or represents you in court, it will cost additionally (e.g., 50 \u20ac to 100 \u20ac per month).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask if you can get\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>legal aid (Prozesskostenhilfe)<\/strong><\/span> if the case goes to court.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"5\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-5\">5<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-5\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the court approves the application for <a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/legal-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legal aid<\/a>, part of the lawyer&#8217;s fees will be covered by the state. However, your lawyer will probably still want an advance payment. Ask how much you need to pay in advance and if you can get part of the money back later.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have no money, you can look for <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>free counseling centers<\/strong><\/span><\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"6\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-6\">6<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-6\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"6\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.refugeelawclinics.de\/2022\/11\/22\/rlc-standorte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refugee Law Clinics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer free counseling in many cities. You can find other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counseling centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can provide an assessment but they do not offer legal advice or represent you in court.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">3. <b>Find out which lawyers are suitable<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1292 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ethics.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have problems with your asylum process or residence permit, look for lawyers that specialize in <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>immigration and asylum law (migration law)<\/strong><\/span>(Ausl\u00e4nder- und Asylrecht \/ Migrationsrecht).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawyers with the title <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Specialist Lawyer for Migration Law<\/strong><\/span> (Fachanwalt f\u00fcr Migrationsrecht) have completed specialized training and examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">4. <b>Find a fitting lawyer<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1294 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/choice-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/choice-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/choice-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/choice-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/choice.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bravsearch.bea-brak.de\/bravsearch\/index.brak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Bar Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer), you can find all lawyers in Germany. When searching, select <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Specialist Lawyer Designation<\/strong><\/span> (Fachanwaltsbezeichnung) and choose the category <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Migration Law<\/strong><\/span> (Migrationsrecht). If you do not find results in your city, select your region under \u201cMember of the Bar Association\u201d (\u201cMitglied der Rechtsanwaltskammer\u201d).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>You can also use the lawyer search of the <a href=\"https:\/\/anwaltauskunft.de\/anwaltssuche\">DAV<\/a> (Deutscher Anwaltsverein) or <a href=\"https:\/\/anwaltssuche.rav.de\/\">RAV<\/a> (Republikanischer Anwaltsverein). Enter your postal code and a radius in kilometers. Select under &#8220;DAV-Arbeitsgemeinschaft&#8221; or &#8220;Rechtsgebiet&#8221;<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"> <strong>Migrationsrecht<\/strong><\/span>.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"7\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-7\">7<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-7\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"7\">You can also filter by language. With the filter &#8220;DAV-Arbeitsgemeinschaft&#8221; you will get fewer results, but they may be more specialized. You can also search on the list of lawyers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/adressen.asyl.net\/rechtsberaterkonferenz\/\">Legal Advisors Conference<\/a> (Rechtsberaterkonferenz).<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also search on Google or other websites. Many of these websites display paid ads. That can influence the results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">5. <b>Contact multiple lawyers<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1295 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/phone-call-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/phone-call-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/phone-call-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/phone-call-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/phone-call.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all lawyers have time for new cases. For urgent cases, it is good to contact <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>two to five law offices<\/strong><\/span> at the same time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can contact the lawyers by phone or email. Ask for an <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>appointment<\/strong><\/span> and the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>costs for an initial consultation<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"8\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-8\">8<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-8\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"8\">Possible content of the conversation or email: Your problem in 2-3 sentences; potential deadlines; ask for a date and the amount of costs for an initial consultation; ask about the lawyer\u2019s language skills; ask which documents are needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>In the email or by phone, shortly explain in a few sentences why you need help (for example, a rejected asylum application) and if there is deadline that must be met or another reason why your request is urgent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">6. <b>Prepare for the initial consultation<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1293 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/checklist-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/checklist-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/checklist-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/checklist-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/checklist.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Describe your problem<\/strong><\/span> in a brief email and send it along with the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>documents<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote modern-footnotes-footnote--hover-on-desktop \" data-mfn=\"9\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000021560000000000000000_2468\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-9\">9<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000021560000000000000000_2468-9\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"9\">Take good photos of all the pages and sides of important documents (e.g., the Ablehnungsbescheid (official rejection notice)). If possible, create a PDF from the photos, e.g., using the free app \u201cAdobe Scan\u201d.<\/span>in advance to the law office.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Prepare questions<\/strong><\/span> for the consultation, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the chances of success?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How would the lawyer proceed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the expected duration of the process?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\">What costs will I have to pay?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>money<\/strong><\/span> for the initial consultation, the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>paper documents<\/strong><\/span>, and, if necessary, a <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>person to translate.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><span style=\"font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 22px;\">7. <b>Hire a lawyer who convinces you<\/b><\/span><\/summary>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1300 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-seller-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-seller-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-seller-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-seller-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/best-seller.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you have asked <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>all the questions<\/strong><\/span> that are important to you (chances of success, approach, duration of the process, costs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are convinced by the lawyer, you can <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>hire them directly<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure, you can ask for time to think. You do not need to make a decision during the consultation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>This page was realized with the support of the Postcode Lottery and lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nora-ebeling.de\/\">Nora Ebeling<\/a> (Last updated October 2024).<br \/>\n\u25b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/buerokratie-guidelines\/\">View all step-by-step guides<\/a>.<br \/>\n\u25b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/kontakt\/\">Get in touch with us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"modern-footnotes-list-heading modern-footnotes-list-heading--show-only-for-print\">Fu\u00dfnoten<\/h6><ul class=\"modern-footnotes-list modern-footnotes-list--show-only-for-print\"><li><span>1<\/span><div>Search under <span style=\"color: #000000;\">specialist area for <strong>Migration Law<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span>2<\/span><div>Search by DAV working group or field of law for <strong>Migration Law<\/strong>.<\/div><\/li><li><span>3<\/span><div>Example<\/div><\/li><li><span>4<\/span><div>To meet the deadline for an appeal, you can sometimes submit the appeal without a lawyer. For this, you can go to the legal application office (Rechtsantragsstelle) of the administrative court (Verwaltungsgericht) responsible for you. However, it is best to consult a lawyer directly afterwards.<\/div><\/li><li><span>5<\/span><div><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the court approves the application for <a href=\"https:\/\/handbookgermany.de\/en\/legal-aid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">legal aid<\/a>, part of the lawyer&#8217;s fees will be covered by the state. However, your lawyer will probably still want an advance payment. Ask how much you need to pay in advance and if you can get part of the money back later.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><span>6<\/span><div><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.refugeelawclinics.de\/2022\/11\/22\/rlc-standorte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refugee Law Clinics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer free counseling in many cities. You can find other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/life-initiative.org\/en\/beratungsstelle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counseling centers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/strong><\/div><\/li><li><span>7<\/span><div>You can also filter by language. With the filter &#8220;DAV-Arbeitsgemeinschaft&#8221; you will get fewer results, but they may be more specialized. You can also search on the list of lawyers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/adressen.asyl.net\/rechtsberaterkonferenz\/\">Legal Advisors Conference<\/a> (Rechtsberaterkonferenz).<\/div><\/li><li><span>8<\/span><div>Possible content of the conversation or email: Your problem in 2-3 sentences; potential deadlines; ask for a date and the amount of costs for an initial consultation; ask about the lawyer\u2019s language skills; ask which documents are needed.<\/div><\/li><li><span>9<\/span><div>Take good photos of all the pages and sides of important documents (e.g., the Ablehnungsbescheid (official rejection notice)). If possible, create a PDF from the photos, e.g., using the free app \u201cAdobe Scan\u201d.<\/div><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b7 See all step-by-step guides. Find out in 7 steps how to find a lawyer for asylum or immigration law. A quick overview: Plan 150-350 Euros for the first consultation with a lawyer. Search for lawyers at the Bundesanwaltskammer (Federal Bar Association) or DAV-Anwaltauskunft. Contact two to five law offices by phone or email. 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