IMPORTANT: Although some businesses have reopened, the EBSC office continues to be closed due to COVID-19. However, we are still working remotely to provide legal and social support.
Please contact the staff in charge of your case or email info@eastbaysanctuary.org or leave a message at 510-540-5296.
OR – You may call EBSC’s new hotline to talk with experienced paralegals and attorneys who can offer immigration-informed resources to help you through this crisis. You may also reach us through text.
Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri from 10am-12pm
Number: 510-646-8484
For Texts: 510-900-9561
Services available in English & Spanish.
Portuguese available Mon, 10am-12pm & Tues, 10am-11am.
EBSC staff are committed to serve our community with genuine care and respect. We offer quality pro-bono and low-cost services and no one is turned away for lack of ability to pay.
Legal Services
Contact info@eastbyasanctuary.org
- Affirmative Asylum
- Residency
- Naturalization/Citizenship
- Help for Unaccompanied Minors
- DACA
- TPS
- SIJS
- Other Immigration Benefits
Community Development and Education (CDE)
Contact Manuel de Paz: manuel@eastbaysanctuary.org
These programs help all immigrants, regardless of whether you received legal services from EBSC.
- English as a Second Language
- Preparation for Citizenship Exam
- Referrals to Social Services (Health, Dental, Education)
- Know Your Rights
- Organizing Team
OLAS LGBT Sanctuary Project
Contact Cristina Ceballos: cristina@eastbaysanctuary.org
Walk-in Hours
Mon – Wed, Fri: 10am – 1pm
By Appointment Only
Mon – Wed, Fri: 2pm – 4 pm
Please note, we do not provide legal advice over the telephone. If you are seeking legal advice, you must come to our office.
Office Address
2362 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Located in basement
Mailing Address
East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
P.O. Box 4670
Berkeley, CA 94704
