1. Statewide Legal Aid Organizations
- New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA)
- Provides statewide civil legal services (housing, family law, benefits, etc.).
- Website: newmexicolegalaid.org
- Phone: 1-833-545-4357 (Statewide Hotline)
- DNA People’s Legal Services
- Focuses on Native American communities in NM, AZ, UT, and CO (Navajo Nation, pueblos, and reservations).
- Website: dnalegalservices.org
- Phone: 1-800-789-7287
- Law Access New Mexico
- Statewide legal referral and information hotline.
- Website: lawaccessnm.org
- Phone: 1-888-696-4681
2. Directories & Search Tools
- LawHelp New Mexico
- Search for legal aid by topic or location: lawhelpnm.org.
- State Bar of New Mexico Lawyer Referral Service
- Low-cost consultations: sbnm.org.
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Directory
- Federally funded programs in NM: lsc.gov/find-legal-aid.
- New Mexico Courts Self-Help Center
- Guides and forms: nmcourts.gov/self-help.
3. Hotlines
- New Mexico Legal Aid Hotline: 1-833-545-4357
- Senior Citizens’ Law Office: 1-800-876-6655 (for residents 60+).
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-773-3645 (New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence).
- Native American Disability Law Center: 1-877-871-6001 (advocacy for tribal members with disabilities).
4. Additional Resources
- 211 New Mexico: Dial 211 or visit 211nm.org for local referrals.
- Pro Bono Programs:
- Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP): vlpnm.org (statewide civil legal help).
- UNM School of Law Clinics: Free services in immigration, tribal law, and more: lawschool.unm.edu/clinics.
- Self-Help Centers:
- Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Self-Help: nmcourts.gov/self-help.
- Santa Fe County Pro Bono Clinic: santafeprobono.org.
- Native American Legal Resources:
- Tribal law advocates via DNA People’s Legal Services or local tribal courts.
Note
Eligibility for free legal aid often depends on income, residency, and case type (e.g., eviction, domestic violence, public benefits). Many offices offer online intake forms (e.g., NMLA Apply Online). For urgent issues (e.g., eviction, restraining orders), contact hotlines first. Tribal members should check with DNA or their tribal government for specialized support. Let me know if you need help narrowing options!