Law Library to Host Free Clinic for Former Clients
The Los Angeles Law Library will offer a free legal workshop for former clients of immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano Kennedy on Saturday.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Immigration
The L.A. Law Library will host a free legal clinic on Saturday, Nov. 7, for former clients of Alexandra Lozano Kennedy, whose firm is facing a lawsuit from nine former clients. Lozano Kennedy denies any wrongdoing.
Why it matters
Lozano Kennedy had tens of thousands of clients across the U.S., and USCIS has told former clients they can withdraw their applications or petitions. Those who withdraw could face a Notice to Appear or mandatory detention while their cases proceed.
Lozano Kennedy resigned from the Washington State Bar Association in May and is permanently barred from practicing law there, and she has been suspended from practicing before DHS, immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. The lawsuit by nine former clients remains unresolved, and Lozano Kennedy denies wrongdoing.
The players
Alexandra Lozano Kennedy
An immigration attorney whose firm once had tens of thousands of clients and offices across the U.S., including one in Commerce in Southeast Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles Law Library
A public law library in downtown Los Angeles that provides legal resources and hosts community legal clinics.
The details
The lawsuit alleges that Lozano Kennedy's firm filed baseless or fraudulent petitions for survivors of intimate partner violence and human trafficking and used nonlawyers for client consultations and legal advice. USCIS has informed former clients they may withdraw their petitions, but the firm did not provide clients copies of what was submitted.
Timeline
May: Lozano Kennedy resigned from the Washington State Bar Association.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Free legal clinic from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the L.A. Law Library in downtown Los Angeles.
Legal Context
Immigration petitions withdrawn under USCIS procedures can trigger a Notice to Appear, which places applicants into removal proceedings. The clinic's timing reflects this exposure for former clients of a firm now under legal scrutiny.
Former clients who withdraw an application or petition could receive a Notice to Appear from USCIS, and may face mandatory detention in an ICE facility while their cases are pending. Attending the free clinic may help them understand their options before acting.
The takeaway
Former clients of an immigration firm should understand the consequences of withdrawing a petition before taking action. Free legal clinics can provide guidance on those risks.
What happens next
The free legal clinic for former clients of Alexandra Lozano Kennedy takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the L.A. Law Library.
Further reading
Explore more Immigration coverage for context on how these cases unfold.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LAist.
