Legal Resources

Here are legal resources available in Albuquerque, New Mexico:

  1. New Mexico Legal Aid

    • Services: Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents, covering areas such as family law, housing, employment, and public benefits.
    • Contact: 505 Marquette Ave NW, Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Phone: 833-545-4357.
    • Website: newmexicolegalaid.org

  2. Senior Citizens' Law Office

    • Services: Offers free legal services to Bernalillo County residents aged 60 and older, including assistance with government benefits, housing issues, estate planning, and consumer matters.
    • Contact: 1240 Pennsylvania NE, Suite A, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Phone: 505-265-2300.
    • Website: sclonm.org

  3. Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP)

    • Services: Provides legal advice, information, and referrals to New Mexico residents aged 55 and older on issues like estate planning, consumer rights, and housing.
    • Contact: Phone: 800-876-6657.
    • Website: 
    • nmbar.org

  4. Disability Rights New Mexico

    • Services: Advocates for the legal rights of individuals with disabilities, offering information, referral, and legal representation.
    • Contact: Phone: 505-256-3100 or 800-432-4682.
    • Website: drnm.org

  5. Catholic Charities – Immigration and Refugee Legal Services

    • Services: Provides low-cost legal assistance for immigration-related matters, including citizenship applications and asylum cases.
    • Contact: Phone: 505-724-4670.
    • Website: ccasfnm.org

  6. Enlace Comunitario

    • Services: Offers free legal services to Spanish-speaking immigrants experiencing domestic violence, including assistance with protective orders and family law matters.
    • Contact: Phone: 505-246-8972.
    • Website: enlacenm.org

  7. Native American Disability Law Center

    • Services: Provides advocacy and legal services to Native Americans with disabilities, focusing on issues like education, healthcare, and housing.
    • Contact: Phone: 505-566-5880 or 800-862-7271.
    • Website: nativedisabilitylaw.org

  8. Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Self-Help Center

    • Services: Provides general information on court procedures and assistance with forms for individuals representing themselves in court.
    • Contact: Phone: 505-841-9817.
    • Website: metro.nmcourts.gov

  9.  Landlord-Tenant Hotline

    Offers information for tenants, landlords, and property managers about their rights and obligations under New Mexico law.