Local Legal Resources
Senior Citizens' Law Office
- 4317 Lead SE, Suite A
- (505) 265-2300
- www.sclonm.org
Free legal services for Bernalillo County residents 60 and older in civil cases, including SSI, VA, and other government benefits issues, power of attorney, trusts, guadianship/conservatorship, grandparent adoptions, foreclosure, financial exploitation, landlord/tenant, public housing/Section 8, consumer matters, health-related issues and long term care, estate planning, and probate.
New Mexico Legal Aid
- 505 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 700
- 833-LGL-HELP/833-545-4357
- https://www.newmexicolegalaid.org
The intake line is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Mountain Time).
Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program
- Statewide: 800-876-6657
- Albuquerque: 505-797-6005
- https://www.sbnm.org/For-Public/I-Need-a-Lawyer/Legal-Resources-for-the-Elderly
Provides legal advice and information as well as referrals to attorneys or agencies by telphone to indiviuals age 55 and older.
Monthly Civil Legal Clinic
- Second Judicial District Court
- 400 Lomas Blvd NW
- 505-265-2300
- https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov
First Wednesday of each month, 10 .m.-1 p.m.; first come, first served; call 505-814-5033 for additional information
Monthly Civil Legal Clinic
- Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
- 401 Lomas Blvd NW
- 505-265-2300
- https://metro.nmcourts.gov
Second Friday of each month, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; first come, first served; call 505-841-9817 for additional information.
Albuquerque Civil Justice Clinic for Veterans
- 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE
- 505-265-1711, ext. 3434
- https://www.albuquerque.va.gov/services/Veterans_Justice_Outreach.asp
Quarterly legal clinics. Free to all VA-enrolled veterans.
Modest Means Helpline
505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MST.
University of New Mexico School of Law Clinic
- 505-277-2146
- lawschool.unm.edu
The School of Law accepts cases in limited legal categories annually. Call for more information.
ABA New Mexico Free Legal Answers
Three (3) free legal questions per year.