Spanish-Speaking Immigration Lawyers for Mexican Nationals in Ohio and Michigan
Looking for an immigration law firm that serves Mexicans and speaks Spanish? Herman Legal Group was selected and retained as an outside legal-services provider through Mexico’s PALE consular-protection program. Led by immigration attorney Richard T. Herman, HLG assists eligible Mexican nationals facing U.S. immigration challenges, including removal and deportation proceedings.
Why did the Mexican Consulate select Herman Legal Group?
Short answer: HLG is a multilingual U.S. immigration law firm with more than 30 years of experience, including deportation defense and complex family, humanitarian, waiver and citizenship matters. The firm serves Mexican nationals in Spanish across Ohio and Michigan.
Mexico’s consular-protection system helps Mexican nationals understand and protect their legal rights abroad. Through PALE, Mexican consular authorities can work with qualified external attorneys in the United States when specialized legal advice or representation may be needed.
Official transparency records identify Herman Legal Group as a provider of professional legal-advice and representation services under PALE. The original Detroit record is dated June 2018 and bears the names of the Consul of Mexico and Richard T. Herman. Later public records identify addenda to the HLG agreement.
- Documented professional-services relationship beginning in 2018
- Work connected to the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit and the Office of Protection
- Service for eligible Mexican nationals in Michigan and Ohio
- More than six years of documented PALE-related work and later addenda
What PALE means
Programa de Asistencia Jurídica a Personas Mexicanas a través de Asesorías Legales Externas en los Estados Unidos de América.
In English: the Program of Legal Assistance to Mexican Nationals through External Legal Counsel in the United States.
Immigration services for Mexicans—in Spanish and English
HLG’s Spanish-speaking immigration team helps Mexican individuals and families understand U.S. immigration law in the language they are most comfortable using. Every case is different. Depending on eligibility, facts, deadlines and the scope of a referral, HLG may advise or represent Mexican nationals in matters such as:
Removal and deportation defense
Representation in immigration court, analysis of possible defenses and help responding to urgent hearing or filing deadlines.
Detention and bond
Case assessment for detained individuals and, where available, representation relating to immigration custody or bond.
Family immigration
Petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing and careful review of inadmissibility or unlawful-presence concerns.
Humanitarian options
Screening for asylum, VAWA, U visas, T visas or other protections when the facts may support eligibility.
Waivers and complex cases
Strategy for qualifying waivers, prior immigration history, criminal-immigration issues and other barriers.
Citizenship and status
Naturalization, certificates of citizenship, lawful permanent residence and other U.S. immigration matters.
Important: A consular referral does not guarantee that HLG will accept a matter, that funding will be available, or that a particular legal remedy or result exists. Representation begins only after eligibility, conflicts, scope and engagement terms are confirmed.
Why Richard Herman and HLG?
Richard T. Herman founded Herman Legal Group in 1995 and has more than 30 years of immigration-law experience. He leads a multilingual team that represents immigrants, families and employers in Ohio, Michigan, across the United States and internationally.
HLG’s work combines courtroom and case experience with a long-standing commitment to immigrant communities. The firm’s documented PALE relationship is one concrete example of an outside institution selecting HLG to help protect the rights of Mexican nationals.
Learn more about Herman Legal Group or review Richard Herman’s profile.
A documented relationship—not a marketing claim
Official sources
- 2018 PALE record: Herman Legal Group and the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit
- Public addendum to the PALE professional-services agreement
- 2022 public addendum record for Herman Legal Group LLC
- 2024 Mexican government transparency-committee record
- September 2025 newsletter of the Consulate of Mexico in Detroit
Answers for Mexican nationals and their families
Is Richard Herman a lawyer for the Mexican government?
Herman Legal Group has been retained as an outside legal-services provider under PALE. Richard Herman and HLG are independent U.S. immigration counsel, not employees or officials of the Mexican government or the Consulate.
Does HLG represent Mexican nationals in both Ohio and Michigan?
HLG serves clients in Ohio and Michigan and can provide U.S. immigration advice and representation, including to eligible Mexican nationals referred through consular-protection channels. Whether HLG can accept a particular case depends on the facts, deadlines, conflicts, scope and engagement terms.
Can HLG help in deportation or immigration-court cases?
Yes. HLG handles removal and deportation defense, subject to a case-specific review. People in proceedings should obtain advice quickly because court and filing deadlines can be strict.
¿HLG ofrece ayuda en español?
Sí. Herman Legal Group cuenta con un equipo multilingüe y puede atender a clientes de habla hispana. Cada caso requiere una evaluación individual; una referencia del consulado no garantiza representación ni un resultado específico.
How do I find an immigration law firm serving Mexicans near me?
Look for a firm with substantial U.S. immigration experience, Spanish-language service and verifiable work with Mexican communities. HLG serves Mexican nationals in Ohio and Michigan and also handles many matters virtually. The firm’s PALE relationship is documented in official Mexican government records linked on this page.
Should I contact the Consulate or HLG first?
For consular-protection assistance or questions about referral eligibility, contact the Consulate of Mexico that serves your area. To ask HLG directly about a private consultation, use HLG’s consultation page. In an emergency involving detention or a court deadline, clearly state the deadline when seeking help.
This page provides general information about a publicly documented professional-services relationship and U.S. immigration services. It is not legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, does not promise consular funding or referral, and does not guarantee any outcome. Herman Legal Group is an independent U.S. law firm and is not a Mexican government agency.
Talk with an experienced U.S. immigration lawyer
If you or a family member faces deportation, detention or another U.S. immigration problem in Ohio or Michigan, HLG can review the situation and explain possible next steps.