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 2025, 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!
***YOU MUST APPLY AHEAD OF THE EVENT.***
The flyer for the upcoming teleclinic and instructions on how to apply are below. The flyer and application will only be available during the application period.
The application period is between the 15th and the last day of the month prior to the scheduled teleclinic. To apply online, click the link in the flyer that states “click here.” To apply by telephone, call the number listed in the flyer.”
***SPOTS ARE LIMITED & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY***
2025 FREE Legal Fairs (In-person consultations)
Chaparral Free Legal Fair – Get Free Legal Help!
Saturday, March 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Betty McKnight Community Center, 190 County Line Drive, Chaparral, NM 88081
The Volunteer Attorney Program, along with the Third and Twelfth Judicial District Pro Bono Committees, invites you to a FREE Legal Fair in Chaparral, NM! Attorneys will be available to provide assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.
Areas of law served:
✔ Divorce
✔ Custody & Visitation
✔ Child & Spousal Support
✔ Paternity & Kinship Guardianship
✔ Landlord/Tenant Issues
✔ Creditor/Debtor Matters
✔ Wills & Probate
✔ Powers of Attorney
✔ Employment & Unemployment Benefits
✔ Contracts
For more information or to request an ASL interpreter, call 1-877-266-9861 or email legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.
Services are contingent on attorney availability and area of practice. Financial eligibility criteria apply.
Feria Legal Gratuita en Chaparral – ¡Obtenga Ayuda Legal Gratis!
Sábado, 15 de marzo de 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Betty McKnight Community Center, 190 County Line Drive, Chaparral, NM 88081
El Programa de Abogados Voluntarios, junto con los Comités Pro Bono del Tercer y Duodécimo Distrito Judicial, lo invitan a una feria legal gratuita en Chaparral, NM. Abogados estarán disponibles para brindar asistencia en diversas áreas legales. Servicio por orden de llegada. Habrá abogados y personal bilingües disponibles.
Áreas de derecho atendidas:
✔ Divorcio
✔ Custodia y Visitación
✔ Manutención Infantil y Conyugal
✔ Paternidad y Tutela Legal
✔ Problemas entre Propietarios/Inquilinos
✔ Asuntos de Acreedor/Deudor
✔ Testamentos y Sucesiones
✔ Poderes Notariales
✔ Empleo y Beneficios de Desempleo
✔ Contratos
Para más información o para solicitar un intérprete de lenguaje de señas americano, llame al 1-877-266-9861 o envíe un correo a legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.
La ayuda depende de la disponibilidad de abogados y el área de práctica. Se aplican criterios de elegibilidad financiera.
Law-La-Palooza: Albuquerque’s Largest Free Legal Fair!
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Volunteer Attorney Program and the Second Judicial District Pro Bono Committee invite you to Law-La-Palooza, the largest FREE legal fair in Albuquerque! Attorneys will be available to provide legal assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.
🔹 Family Law Consultations | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔹 Civil Law Consultations | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Areas of Law Served:
✔ Divorce, Custody & Visitation
✔ Child & Spousal Support
✔ Paternity & Kinship Guardianship
✔ Landlord/Tenant Issues
✔ Creditor/Debtor Matters
✔ Wills, Probate & Powers of Attorney
✔ Employment & Unemployment Benefits
✔ Contracts
For more information or to request an ASL interpreter, call 1-877-266-9861 or email legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.
Services are contingent on attorney availability and area of practice. Legal fairs are for individuals with household incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines who meet asset limits.
Law-La-Palooza: ¡La Feria Legal Gratuita Más Grande de Albuquerque!
Viernes, 28 de marzo de 2025
El Programa de Abogados Voluntarios y el Comité Pro Bono del Segundo Distrito Judicial lo invitan a Law-La-Palooza, la feria legal gratuita más grande de Albuquerque. Abogados estarán disponibles para brindar asistencia legal en un servicio por orden de llegada. Habrá abogados y personal bilingües disponibles.
🔹 Consultas de Derecho Familiar | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🔹 Consultas de Derecho Civil | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Áreas de derecho atendidas:
✔ Divorcio, Custodia y Visitación
✔ Manutención Infantil y Conyugal
✔ Paternidad y Tutela Legal
✔ Problemas entre Propietarios/Inquilinos
✔ Asuntos de Acreedor/Deudor
✔ Testamentos, Sucesiones y Poderes Notariales
✔ Empleo y Beneficios de Desempleo
✔ Contratos
Para más información o para solicitar un intérprete de lenguaje de señas americano, llame al 1-877-266-9861 o envíe un correo a legalclinics@nmlegalaid.org.
La asistencia depende de la disponibilidad de abogados y el área de práctica. Las ferias legales son para personas con ingresos en el hogar de 200% o menos del nivel federal de pobreza que cumplen con el límite de activos.
Upcoming Legal Fairs:
March 28, 2025 – Albuquerque Law-La-Palooza