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. SPOTS ARE LIMITED & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY.***
The link to the application for each specific Teleclinic is only available during the designated application period. The application period is generally between the 15th and the last day of the month prior to the scheduled Teleclinic.
UPCOMING 2025 TELECLINIC DATES & APPLICATION PERIOD
Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Civil & Family Law Consultations) | Apply September 15-30
November 20, 2025 (Civil & Family Law Consultations) | Apply October 15-31
2025 FREE Legal Fairs (In-person consultations)
During Legal Fairs, attorneys are available to provide free legal assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
Las Vegas Legal Fair
Thursday, September 18, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
800 National Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Taos Legal Fair
Friday, September 19, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
105 Albright Street, Suite N, Taos, NM 87571
Albuquerque Law-La-Palooza
Friday, October 3, 2025
Family Law - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Civil Law - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
4900 Kachina St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120
Santa Fe Legal Fair
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10:00am - 2:00pm
3221 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Portales Ask-A-Lawyer
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:30pm - 4:00pm
ENMU Campus Union Bldg. Ballroom
1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
