Court directory
Chelmsford Immigration Court
Contact and location
- Physical address
- 150 Apollo Dr, Ste 100, Chelmsford, MA 01824
- Phone
- (978) 497-9000
- Chelmsford.Immigration.Court@usdoj.gov
- Asylum EAD clock
- Asylum.Clock.Chelmsford@usdoj.gov
- Public hours
- Public Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Filing hours
- Window Filing Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Case information
- (800) 898-7180
- Court administrator
- Robert Barry (Acting)
- Court status
- OPEN
Assigned judges
- Adam Leonatti · Immigration Judge
- Brian Pearly · Immigration Judge
- Charles Schofield · Immigration Judge
- Christine Olson · Immigration Judge
- Christopher Cooper · Immigration Judge
- Dana Babbin · Immigration Judge
- Denise Kallas · Immigration Judge
- Fahimeh Kennedy · Immigration Judge
- James J. Jordan · Immigration Judge
- James M. Rice · Immigration Judge
- Jason Thomas · Temporary Immigration Judge
- Jill K. Krishnan · Immigration Judge
- Jose Rodriguez Rosado · Immigration Judge
- Julian R. Nierva · Immigration Judge
- Kai Bernal-LeClaire · Temporary Immigration Judge
- Kathryn E. Frames · Immigration Judge
- Leila A. McNeill Mullican · Assistant Chief Immigration Judge (backup responsibility)
- Luciana Dubuc · Immigration Judge
- Matthew C. Wallace · Immigration Judge
- Michael Sullivan · Immigration Judge
- Monte Horton · Immigration Judge
- Natalie Smith · Immigration Judge
- Norman J. Schroth · Immigration Judge
- Sujata Rodgers · Temporary Immigration Judge
- Terry Meinecke · Temporary Immigration Judge
- Yul-mi Cho · Immigration Judge
Historical EOIR data
Outcomes at a glance
- Total outcomes
- 19,983
- Relief granted
- 1,516 7.6%
- Denied / removal ordered
- 7,836 39.2%
- Other / procedural
- 10,631 53.2%
National comparison for this selection: 9,249,024 outcomes; 10.0% relief granted; 52.0% denied / removal ordered; 38.0% other / procedural.
Methodology and sources
These are proceeding outcomes, not asylum application statistics. Completion years use EOIR COMP_DATE; 2026 contains partial-year data. Relief granted, denied / removal ordered and other / procedural exhaust the recorded outcomes. Groups of one are included. Historical outcomes do not establish a current assignment. Counts describe recorded cases and do not predict an individual's result.
Official EOIR case data · Source date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:14:27 GMT
Asylum decisions — separate dataset
Immigration court analytics
Current assignments and source-period outcomes are shown separately
Current judicial assignments are listed in Assigned Judges above. The outcome reports below reflect their stated source periods.
Judges with direct TRAC reports in this analytics snapshot: 3.
- Current aggregate decisions
- 2,643
- Any relief granted
- 37.7%
- Denied
- 62.3%
Current benchmark period: TRAC decisions through June 2026. This is a court aggregate, not an individual judge result.
Court and U.S. annual outcomes
Exact aggregate fiscal-year counts
| Fiscal year | Chelmsford Immigration Court cases (N) | Chelmsford Immigration Court any relief | Chelmsford Immigration Court denied | U.S. any relief | U.S. denied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1,998 | 41.9% | 58.1% | 30.7% | 69.3% |
| FY2026 | 626 | 22.5% | 77.5% | 12.9% | 87.1% |
Precomputed from exact TRAC aggregate counts; asylum granted + other relief granted = any relief granted, and outcomes sum to N. FY2026 is year-to-date through the published source cutoff. No values are interpolated. TRAC aggregate source · retrieved 2026-08-30. Methodology.
These figures cover completed asylum decisions in TRAC's published data, not all immigration-court matters. Outcomes may reflect case mix, representation, nationality, detention status, policy, and other factors; they are not a judge quality score. Read the methodology.
Visitor information
Hearing instructions
EOIR lists Internet-based hearing links and telephonic access codes in its current hearing directory. The hearing notice and current EOIR instructions control whether a particular hearing is remote or in person. Unrepresented respondents generally appear in person unless EOIR directs otherwise.
Building access and security
Security information: All visitors to the immigration court must undergo a security screening through a metal detector machine as well as a handbag screening each time they visit the immigration court. Shoes may be required to be removed. Food and drinks are not allowed, except as specifically permitted by the immigration judge. Usage of cameras or recording devices in courtrooms or other EOIR space is prohibited. Note, however, that attorneys or accredited representatives of record and DHS attorneys representing the government in proceedings before EOIR are permitted to use electronic devices in EOIR courtrooms for the limited purpose of conducting immediately relevant court and business-related activities (e.g. scheduling).
Parking and public transit
There is free parking available in the building parking lot.
Accessibility
EOIR accessibility statement: https://www.justice.gov/accessibility/accessibility-statement
Other hearing locations
Chelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of MaineChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of MassachusettsChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of New HampshireChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of Rhode IslandChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of Vermont
Administrative jurisdiction
Assigned responsibility: Boston, MA - DHS DISTRICT OFFICE (including any sub-offices)Massachusetts Department of CorrectionsNew Hampshire Department of CorrectionsPlymouth County Correctional Facility, Plymouth, MAWyatt Detention Center, RIStrafford County House of Corrections, NHCumberland County Jail, METwo Bridges Regional Jail, MERockingham County Department of Corrections – Brentwood, NHHillsborough County Department of Corrections – Manchester, NHFederal Correctional Institution – Berlin, NH Other hearing locations: Chelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of MaineChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of MassachusettsChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of New HampshireChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of Rhode IslandChelmsford Immigration Court (Detained) - State of Vermont
Hearing links by judge
- ACIJ Angela Munson (AMS) · Access code: 199 569 1797
- Kai Bernal-LeClaire (KLB) · Access code: 2830 158 1978
- Yul-mi Cho (YMC) · Access code: 2764 407 7006
- Luciana Dubuc (LUD) · Access code: 2830 786 8174
- Kathryn E. Frames (KEF) · Access code: 2819 511 6474
- James J. Jordan (JAJ) · Access code: 2831 020 2638
- Terry Meinecke (TMK) · Access code: 2820 145 4948
- Julian R. Nierva (JUN) · Access code: 2829 569 8658
- Christine Olson (CEO) · Access code: 2820 666 4204
- Sujata Rodgers (SUR) · Access code: 2819 361 8704
- Natalie Smith (NSM) · Access code: 2762 015 6857
- Michael Sullivan (MSU) · Access code: 2823 081 4235
- Jason Thomas (JAT) · Access code: 2822 810 2924
National EOIR procedures and policy manual
These national materials apply according to the proceeding, party, or staff role described in each section. They are not this judge’s personal preferences. Read the linked section for the complete requirements and exceptions.
5.1 - Representation and Appearances Generally ↗
6.2 - Deportation Proceedings and Exclusion Proceedings ↗
8.2 - Definition of Practitioner and Recognized Organization ↗
Part II - OCIJ Immigration Court Practice Manual ↗
1.2 - Function of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗
Operating Policies and Procedures Memoranda ↗
2.2 - Law Library and Immigration Research Center ↗
Appx I - Sample Written Pleading ↗
3.3 - References to Parties and the Immigration Judge ↗
5.3 - Entering an Appearance as the Practitioner of Record ↗
3.14 - Master Calendar Hearing ↗
3.15 - Individual Calendar Hearing ↗
2.6 - Recognition & Accreditation (R&A) Program ↗
1.1 - Scope of Part II: The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗
2.1 - Self Help Legal Materials ↗
Appx B - Organizational Chart ↗
5.5 - Limited Appearance for Document Assistance ↗
Appx J - Sample Oral Pleading ↗
Chapter 4 - EOIR Courts and Appeals System ↗
3.20 - Combining and Separating Cases ↗
1.4 - Court and Headquarters Locations ↗
2.7 - Federal Orientation Program ↗
Appx L - Sample Table of Contents ↗
Observing Immigration Court Hearings Fact Sheet. ↗
1.1 - Scope of the EOIR Policy Manual ↗
2.4 - Forensic Competency Evaluation (FCE) Program ↗
3.5 - Hearing and Filing Location ↗
3.3 - Submitting Completed Forms ↗
Chapter 9 - Judicial Conduct and Professionalism ↗
5.2 - Individuals Authorized to Provide Representation and Make Appearances ↗
3.17 - Pre-Hearing Conferences and Statements ↗
Chapter 7 - Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program ↗
Appx K - Sample Criminal History Chart ↗
eRegistry Validation Process. ↗
5.4 - Changes in Representation ↗
3.2 - Commencement of Removal Proceedings ↗
Appx M - Immigration Court Adjournment Codes ↗
1.4 - Jurisdiction and Authority ↗
Appx E - Certificate of Service ↗
3.6 - Form of the Proceedings ↗
8.7 - Disciplinary Proceedings ↗
5.6 - Additional Information ↗
1.3 - Composition of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge ↗
1.3- EOIR Jurisdiction and Authority ↗
EOIR explanation of standing-order authority ↗
Part VI - Uniform Docketing System Manual ↗
6.1 - Requests for Records of Proceedings (ROP) ↗
2.3 - Pro Bono Representation ↗
8.1 - Practitioner and Recognized Organization Discipline Generally ↗
6.3 - Rescission Proceedings ↗
Appx N - Immigration Court Three Letter Codes ↗
8.9 - Effect on Practitioner's Pending Immigration Cases ↗
2.5 - National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP) ↗
Internet-Based Hearings Access Information ↗
3.4 - Additional Information ↗
4.9 - Motions to Reopen In Absentia Orders ↗
2.2 - Service on the Opposing Party ↗
Court details
- Filing window hours
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
