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.
Click here to see a calendar of all upcoming NMLA and VAP Events.
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.***
Dates for the upcoming teleclinic are in the flyer below. Applications for specific teleclinics will only be available during the application period. The application period is between the 15th and the last day of the month prior to the scheduled teleclinic.
***SPOTS ARE LIMITED & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY***
2025 FREE Legal Fairs (In-person consultations)
Chaparral Free Legal Fair – Get Free Legal Help!
Saturday, March 15, 2025
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Betty McKnight Community Center, 190 County Line Drive, Chaparral, NM 88081
The Volunteer Attorney Program, along with the Third and Twelfth Judicial District Pro Bono Committees, invites you to a FREE Legal Fair in Chaparral, NM! Attorneys will be available to provide assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.
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. Financial eligibility criteria apply.
Law-La-Palooza: Albuquerque’s Largest Free Legal Fair!
Friday, March 28, 2025
The Volunteer Attorney Program and the Second Judicial District Pro Bono Committee invite you to Law-La-Palooza, the largest FREE legal fair in Albuquerque! Attorneys will be available to provide legal assistance on a first-come, first-served basis. Bilingual attorneys and staff will be available.
Family Law Consultations | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Civil Law Consultations | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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.
