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)
Apply 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.
Haga clic aquí para aplicar para una consulta
SPOTS ARE LIMITED & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY***
2024 FREE Legal Fairs (In-person consultations)
Rio Arriba County Free Legal Fair
April 27, 2024
Free in-person consultations with an attorney from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
First-come, First-served
Consultations will be held at the Northern New Mexico College, Montoya Administration Building
921 N. Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532
For additional information or to request an ASL interpreter, please call 1-877-266-9861 or email legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org
Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available
**Help is contingent on volunteer attorney availability and area of practice**
Sponsored by: The Volunteer Attorney Program and the First Judicial District Pro Bono Committee
Aztec, Farmington and McKinley County Telephonic Legal Fair
Friday, May 3, 2024
12:00-5:00 p.m.
Free telephonic consultations with an attorney. Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.
Spots are limited. You must register by April 24, 2024!
To Register, complete an application packet in-person at the 11th District, Magistrate or Municipal Courthouses in Gallup or access forms online.
For additional information, you may contact us by phone at (505) 863-6816 or (505) 326-2256 or by email at sanjuanlegalfair@nmcourts.gov.
Sponsored by: The Volunteer Attorney Program and the Eleventh Judicial District Pro Bono Committee
Aztec, Farmington y Condado McKinley Feria Legal Telefónica
Viernes, Mayo 3, 2024
12:00-5:00 p.m.
Consultas gratuitas con un abogado por teléfono. Abogados y personal bilingües estarán disponibles.
Espacios limitados. ¡Debe registrarse antes del 24 de abril del 2024! Abogados y personal bilingües estarán disponibles.
Para registrarse, complete una aplicación en persona en las Cortes municipales o magistradas del distrito 11 en Gallup o accede las formas en línea.
Para información adicional puede contactarnos por teléfono al (505) 863-6816 o (505) 326-2256 o por correo electrónico sanjuanlegalfair@nmcourts.gov.
Patrocinado por: El Programa de Abogados Voluntarios y el Comité Pro Bono del Undécimo Distrito Judicial.
Lincoln County Free Legal Fair
Saturday, 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
Consultas 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
Upcoming Legal Fairs:
- May 31, 2024 Legal Fair in Rio Rancho
- 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 20, 2024 Dona Ana Village Legal Fair and
- July 26, 2024 Santa Fe Legal Fair.