Israeli Citizens in distress
1. If you or any other Israeli Citizen you know is in a state of distress please contact the Israeli Consulate as soon as possible, using our contact details. 415-8447500, extension 1 then 9
2. During non-working hours,
please use our emergency number.
An emergency is classified as a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.415-318-0843
. Inquiries regarding consular matters (passports, visas, handling of matters relating to the Israel Defense Forces), as urgent as they may be, will not be answered.
Arrested Israeli Citizen
If you know of any Israeli citizen that has been arrested in the United States, or If you are an arrested Israeli Citizen, please contact the Consulate to notify the Consular Department of the arrest. 415-844-7215. In case of emergency please call 415-8447500, extension 1 then 8.
Please provide the following information:
1. Full name
2. Israeli ID number or passport number.
3. Place and time of arrest
4. detention facility
5. Arresting authority – BICE, Federal, Sheriff office, Police
6. Reason for arrest
7. contact person (including telephone number)
Be advised, the Consulate does not intervene in legal matters of a citizen/citizens who has/have been arrested, but may be of assistance by making sure that prisoner's rights are being kept and by issuing travel documents for deportees to Israel.
List of Criminal Attorneys
The mission is not permitted or authorized to recommend any particular attorney. Below is a list of the local Bar Associations through which services of an attorney who specialize in criminal law can be retained if necessary.
These links do not constitute a recommendation for any of the attorneys appearing on them. Use of the services of the various attorneys is the responsibility of the person utilizing the services.