Upcoming Legal Consultations

The Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid offers FREE one-time consultations to low-income New Mexicans during scheduled events. Eligibility guidelines apply to all events.

Statewide Teleclinics offer the opportunity to receive a consultation with an attorney over the phone. You must apply ahead of the scheduled event.

Legal Fairs offer the opportunity to receive an in-person consultation with an attorney. No pre-registration required. 

In 2024, VAP will be hosting many Legal Teleclinics and Fairs. For additional information call 1-877-266-9861 or email legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.

Statewide Teleclinics (Consultations over the phone only)

Teleclinic Flyer 2024 Dates (Spanish)

Teleclinic Flyer 2024 Dates (English)_Page1Apply to receive a free consultation with an attorney over the phone! The Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP) in conjunction with the New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline (MMH) offers free consultations over the phone, during scheduled Teleclinics.

***YOU MUST APPLY AHEAD OF THE EVENT. 

Click here to apply for a consultation

Haga clic aquí para aplicar para una consulta

SPOTS ARE LIMITED & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY***

2024 FREE Legal Fairs (In-person consultations)

Lincoln County Free Legal Fair

May 18, 2024 Ruidoso Legal Fair Flyer EnglishSaturday, May 18, 2024

Free in-person consultations with an attorney from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED

Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.

Consultations will be held at Eastern New Mexico University- Ruidoso

709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345

For additional information or to request an ASL interpreter, please call 1-877-266-9861 or email legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org

Help is contingent on volunteer attorney availability and area of practice.

Sponsored by: The Volunteer Attorney Program and the Twelfth Judicial District Pro Bono Committee

Condado de Lincoln Feria Legal Gratuita

May 18, 2024 Ruidoso Legal Fair Flyer SpanishConsultas gratuitas con un abogado 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Abogados y personal bilingües estarán disponibles.

SERVICIO POR ORDEN DE LLEGADA

Las consultas se llevarán a cabo en Eastern New Mexico University- Ruidoso

709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345

Para obtener información adicional o solicitar un intérprete de lengua de signos, llame al 1-877-266-9861 o envíe un correo electrónico a legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.

La ayuda depende de la disponibilidad de abogados voluntarios y el área de práctica.

Patrocinado por: El Programa de Abogados Voluntarios y el Comité Pro Bono del Duodécimo Distrito Judicial

May 31, 2024 Sandoval County Legal Fair_EnglishSandoval County Free Legal Fair

Friday, May 31, 2024

Free in-person consultations with an attorney from 12:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

Consultations will be held at the Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse located at 1500 Idalia Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004

First-Come, First-Served

Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.

For additional information or to request an ASL interpreter, please call 1-877-266-9861 or email legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org

Help is contingent on volunteer attorney availability and area of practice. Income and other eligibility criteria apply.

Sponsored by: The Volunteer Attorney Program and the Thirteenth Judicial District Pro Bono Committee

May 31, 2024 Sandoval County Legal Fair_SpanishCondado de Sandoval Feria Legal Gratuita

Viernes, 31 De Mayo 2024

Consultas gratuitas con un abogado 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Las consultas se llevarán a cabo en el Tribunal del 13ro Distrito Judicial, ubicado en 1500 Idalia Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004

Servicio Por Orden De Llegada

Abogados y personal bilingües estarán disponibles.

Para obtener información adicional o solicitar un intérprete de lengua de signos, llame al 1-877-266-9861 o envíe un correo electrónico a legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.

La ayuda depende de la disponibilidad de abogados voluntarios y el área de práctica. Se aplican criterios de ingresos y otros criterios de elegibilidad.

Patrocinado por: El Programa de Abogados Voluntarios y el Comité Pro Bono del decimotercero Distrito Judicial

Upcoming Legal Fairs:

  • June 21, 2024 Law-La-Palooza Legal Fair in Albuquerque
  • June 28, 2024 Legal Fair in Las Vegas
  • July 19, 2024 Taos Legal Fair
  • July 202024 Dona Ana Village Legal Fair and
  • July 26, 2024 Santa Fe Legal Fair.