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- Disability
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Law
- Grandparent Adoption
- Grandparent Visitation
- Guardianship (Adult)
- Guardianship (Children)
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- Parenting Education/Classes
- Paternity Testing
- Supervised Visitation/Exchanges
- Domestic Relations/Family Law
- Senior Citizen/Elderly Programs
- Homeless Resources
- Attorney Referral Programs
- Court-Based Self Help Centers
- Other Important Contacts
Legal Issues
| Type of Legal Issue | Name of Organization |
|---|---|
Abuse/Neglect (Adults) |
Adult Protective Services |
Abuse/Neglect (Children) |
Children Youth & Families Department Child Abuse Hotline Children’s Court, John E. Brown Juvenile Justice Center Criminal cases involving juvenile defendants, delinquency proceedings, adoptions, termination of parental rights, abuse and neglect, emancipation of a minor. NM Kids Matter/Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Albuquerque: 505-903-0305 |
Benefits (Food stamps, Medicaid, SSI) |
New Mexico Legal Aid 301 Gold Ave. SW |
Children’s Legal Services |
Advocacy, Inc. Guardianship Legal Helpline The Guardianship Project/Advocacy Inc. Pegasus Legal Services for Children |
Civil Rights |
American Civil Liberties Union City of Albuquerque Office of Civil Rights Phone: 505-768-4595 www.cabq.gov/office-of-equity-inclusion/civil-rights NM State Human Rights Bureau Statewide: 800-566-9471 US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) |
Consumer |
Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Better Business Bureau United South Broadway Corp. Consumer Debt Workshops/Consumer Issues Workshops Legal Services and Programs Committee |
Criminal |
NM Public Defender Department Federal Public Defender (Federal cases only) |
Disability |
Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM) Independent Living Resource Center NM Developmental Disabilities Planning Council ARC of New Mexico |
Domestic Violence |
Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center (AFAC) Catholic Charities of Central NM NM Coalition Against Domestic Violence Domestic Violence Division, 2nd Judicial District Court Enlace Comunitario Domestic Violence Resource Center NM Legal Aid Helpline Safe to Be You! LGBTQ+Legal Access Project S.A.F.E. House |
Elder Law |
Legal Resources for the Elderly Senior Citizens’ Law Office |
Grandparent Adoption |
The Guardianship Project (Advocacy, Inc.) |
Grandparent Visitation |
AARP Legal Resources for the Elderly |
Guardianship (Adult) |
Office of Guardianship Services-NM Developmental – Disabilities Planning Council ARC of New Mexico The Guardianship Project (Advocacy, Inc.)
|
Guardianship (Children) |
Guardianship Legal Helpline The Guardianship Project/Advocacy Inc. Pegasus Legal Services for Children |
Identity Theft |
Equifax Experian Trans Union Albuquerque Police Department U.S. Secret Service FBI NM Attorney General’s Office NM Securities Division Federal Trade Commission |
Immigration |
Catholic Charities of Central NM El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos New Mexico Asian Family Center NM Immigrant Law Center Santa Fe Dreamers Project |
Landlord/Tenant |
New Mexico Legal Aid New Mexico Landlord/Tenant Hotline |
Parenting Education/Classes |
All Faiths Family Services APN Family Support Center Evolution Group Inc The Ranches Peanut Butter & Jelly Native American Professional Parent Resources YDI |
Paternity Testing |
CSED – Child Support Enforcement Division |
Supervised Visitation/Exchanges |
Neutral Corner APN Family Services for Children |
Domestic Relations/Family Law
| Issue | Name of Organization |
|---|---|
Child Support Custody (Parentage/Paternity) Divorce Timesharing Disputes |
Child Support Enforcement Division NM Only: 800-288-7207 Outside NM: 800-585-7631 www.hsd.state.nm.us
NM Legal Aid |
Family Education/Community Support |
Catholic Charities – For adults and children Phone (Albuquerque): 505-724-4670 Phone (Santa Fe): 505-424-9789 |
Family Law Forms on the Internet |
New Mexico Supreme Court Family Forms Second Judicial District Court Self Help Family Forms |
Senior Citizen/Elderly Programs
| Name of Organization | Description of Services |
|---|---|
| Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program Statewide: 800-876-6657 Albuquerque: 505-797-6005 www.nmbar.org |
Provides legal advice and information as well as, referrals to attorneys or agencies by telephone to individuals age 55 and older. |
| Senior Citizens’ Law Office 4317 Lead SE, Suite A Phone: 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, guardianship/conservatorship, grandparent adoptions, foreclosure, financial exploitation, landlord/tenant/public housing/Section 8, consumer matters, health-related issues and longterm care, estate planning, and probate. |
| Attorney General’s Office Phone (Albuquerque): 505-717-3500 www.nmag.gov |
Elder Abuse and Medical Fraud |
| City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Dept of Senior Affairs 714 7th St NW Phone: 505-764-6400 www.cabq.gov/seniors |
Residents of Bernalillo County |
| Senior Social Services- Catholic Charities 2010 Bridge Blvd SW Phone: 505-724-4659 |
Free transportation and friendly visiting to homebound seniors, respite care for caregivers. The Homecare Program offers light housekeeping, meal preparation, errands, personal care and companionship. |
| AARP Phone: 1-800-424-3410 Phone: 1-888-687-2277 www.aarp.org |
Homeless Resources
| Name of Organization | Description of Services |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless Phone: 505-242-4644 |
Medical, dental and mental health clinics, children’s outreach and substance abuse recovery services. |
| Casa Q Phone: 505-872-2099 Website: www.casaq.org |
Provides safe living options and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. |
| NM Christian Legal Aid Operates at Noon Day, ABQ Rescue Mission, and Joy Junction Phone: 505-243-4419 |
Provides advice, referrals and brief services for civil, criminal, domestic relations and landlord/tenant matters. Refers parties to volunteer attorneys. |
| Homeless Services/Refugee Resettlement-Catholic Services 2010 Bridge Blvd SW Phone: 505-724-4670 |
General homeless services; temporary and permanent. Refugees: Resettles refugees, homeless women and children, moves them into permanent housing, and takes referrals from homeless shelters to resettle people. |
Attorney Referral Programs
| Name of Organization | Description of Services |
|---|---|
| Bridge to Justice Legal Assistance Programs Statewide: 800-876-6227 Albuquerque: 505-797-6066 www.nmbar.org |
30-minute consultation with a private attorney for $35.00. This does not guarantee the attorney will take your case. Fees for representation will apply. |
| Albuquerque Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service Phone: 505-243-2615 www.abqbar.com |
30-minute meeting with a private attorney for $50.00. This does not guarantee the attorney will take your case. Fees for representation will apply. |
| Client Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP) Statewide: 800-876-6227 Albuquerque: 505-797-6000 www.nmbar.org |
Possible solutions to communications problems between clients and lawyers. |
| Legal Assistance for Veterans NM Veterans Memorial 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Albuquerque: 505-265-1711 Ext. 34345 |
Free quarterly Legal Clinics – January, March, June and September 2018. Consultations with volunteer attorney concerning family law, consumer rights, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, foreclosure and employment. Other service providers available. |
| Lawyer Referral for the Elderly Program Statewide: 800-876-6657 Albuquerque: 505-797-6005 www.nmbar.org/Public/LREP |
Free help line for residents of NM (55 and older) and monthly workshops for senior citizens (55 and older) at various locations around the state. |
Court-Based Self Help Centers
| Name of Organization/Program | Information |
|---|---|
1st Judicial District Court Self Help Information Center |
505-455-8146 |
2nd Judicial District Court Self Help Center |
505-841-6702 |
3rd Judicial District Court Services |
575-528-8399 |
Metro Court Self Help Center |
505-841-9817 |
Probate Court |
505-468-1233 |
US Bankruptcy Court |
866-291-6805 |
Other Important Contacts
| Name of Organization/Program | Information |
|---|---|
United Way |
Info & Referrals on Human Services Phone: 505-245-1735 or 211 Website: https://www.uwcnm.org/ |
Parents Reaching Out |
Statewide: 800-524-5176 Non-profit organization that works with parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to promote healthy, positive and caring experiences for families and children. |
Health Insurance Benefits and Counseling (HIBAC) |
Statewide: 866-451- 2901 Santa Fe: 505-476-4799 |
Long Term Care Ombudsman |
Statewide: 800-432-2080 |
NM Crime Victims Reparation Commission |
Statewide: 800-306-6262 Albuquerque: 505-841-9432 |
NM Commission for the Blind |
Statewide: 888-513-7958 Albuquerque: 505-841-8844 |
Office of Consumer Affairs |
Consumer Hotline Statewide: 844-255-9210 Albuquerque: 505-318-1050 |
Public Regulations Commission (NMPRC) |
Insurance complaints, Utilities complaints Statewide Toll-free: 1-888-427-5772 www.nmprc.state.nm.us |
State Bar of New Mexico |
Statewide: 800-876-6227 Albuquerque: 505-797-6000 Free general information publications on various areas of the law mailed free of charge. www.nmbar.org |
Univision Canal 41 |
Phone: 505-342-4141 (English and Spanish) Volunteer attorneys answer legal questions each month. Please call for more information. |
UNM Law Clinic |
Phone: 505-277-2146 lawschool.unm.edu |
UNM School of Law Library (a public library) |
Phone: 505-277-0935 lawlibrary.unm.edu |
NM Commission for the Deaf |
Voice: 505-383-6530 v/TTY: 505-383-6541 VP: 505-435-9319 |
ABA New Mexico Free Legal Answers |
Three (3) free legal questions per year |
Address
400 Lomas Blvd NW
Room 134, 1st Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Contact
Phone
Email: albdselfhelp@nmcourts.gov
General Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
General questions will be answered and forms may be picked up
Self Help Interview Hours
15 minute interviews are provided on a first come, first served basis. Come early and be prepared to wait. Please do not bring small children.