Gracie Johnson Law · Compton, CA

Immigration Lawyer in Watts, California

Need an immigration lawyer in Watts? Deportation defense, family green cards, asylum, DACA. Bilingual. Call (310) 554-4630.

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CA Bar #276536 VerifiedCertified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, State Bar of CaliforniaLicensed CA attorney, not a notario

Watts is one of Los Angeles' most historically significant communities, and one of the ones that most needs reliable, trustworthy immigration legal services. At Gracie Johnson Law, we serve Watts residents from our office in nearby Compton on Wilmington Ave. Attorney Gracie Johnson has deep roots in this part of South LA and treats every Watts client with the same urgency and respect she gives to her Compton neighbors.

Many Watts families are living with significant immigration risk. Undocumented parents raising US-citizen children, long-term residents without legal status, community members who have received ICE notices or have prior deportation orders, these situations require an experienced attorney who will not only listen to you, but who knows the law well enough to identify every possible defense and option. That is what we do.

Our immigration services for Watts residents include emergency deportation defense for those who have been detained by ICE or received a Notice to Appear, bond hearings to secure the release of detained family members, asylum applications for Central American families fleeing gang violence and persecution, green card petitions through family sponsorships, DACA renewal filings for Watts Dreamers who are working and going to school, and naturalization assistance for long-term green card holders who are ready to become citizens.

The Watts community has faced disproportionate immigration enforcement actions, and we understand how terrifying that can be for families who have built their lives here. If your family member has been detained or you have received a notice from immigration authorities, do not wait. Call our office immediately. We move fast and fight hard.

Our Compton office is just minutes from Watts via Wilmington Ave and Long Beach Blvd. We offer flexible appointment times and will do everything possible to accommodate your schedule. All consultations are confidential and conducted in English and Spanish.

Why Watts Clients Choose Us

Watts has a high concentration of mixed-status families where US-born children are American citizens but one or both parents are undocumented or in TPS status. We regularly help Watts parents explore pathways to permanent residency through their US citizen children and handle emergency deportation defense for families facing enforcement actions.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Watts

Jordan Downs

Major public housing development currently being redeveloped; large immigrant population navigating complex housing and immigration intersections.

Imperial Courts

Public housing community with a significant Central American immigrant presence, particularly Salvadoran and Guatemalan families.

Nickerson Gardens

The largest public housing project in the western United States, with a diverse immigrant population and ongoing need for legal services.

Florence-Firestone

Unincorporated LA County area adjacent to Watts with one of the highest densities of undocumented residents in the county.

Driving Directions from Watts to USCIS and Immigration Court

USCIS Los Angeles Field Office
300 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · 25 min drive

Take Wilmington Ave north to the 105 W, then the 110 N to downtown LA and exit at Adams or 6th St. About 25 minutes off-peak.

Los Angeles Immigration Court (EOIR)
606 S Olive St, 15th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90014 · 25 min drive

110 N from Watts to downtown LA, approximately 25 minutes off-peak. Metro A Line (Blue Line) from Watts Towers Station connects to 7th Street/Metro Center and is a reliable alternative to driving.

Public Transit

  • Metro A Line (Blue Line): Watts Towers Station and 103rd St/Kenneth Hahn Station provide direct service to downtown LA and to Long Beach.
  • Our Compton office is accessible via Metro A Line south from Watts Towers to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, then a short ride to 308 N Wilmington Ave.

Frequently Asked Questions: Watts Immigration

Yes. We serve Watts residents from our office at 308 N Wilmington Ave in Compton, just minutes away. Attorney Gracie Johnson has worked with many Watts families on deportation defense, DACA, family petitions, and asylum cases.

Call us immediately at (310) 554-4630. Time is critical in detention cases. We handle emergency bond hearings to try to secure your loved one's release and can advise you on all available legal options right away.

Yes. We handle DACA renewals and stay updated on all court decisions affecting the program. If your DACA is expiring or has lapsed, contact us to understand your current options.

Yes. Gracie Johnson Law is a fully bilingual law firm. Attorney Gracie Johnson speaks Spanish fluently and conducts all consultations and case work in both English and Spanish. Our office is a short drive from Watts on Wilmington Ave.

Ready to talk to an immigration attorney in Watts?

Call us or send a message. Initial consultations are available in English and Spanish.

308 N Wilmington Ave, Compton, CA 90220  ·  info@graciejlaw.com