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. SPOTS ARE LIMITED & ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES APPLY.***
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, June 26, 2025 (Family Law Consultations ONLY) | Apply May 15-31
Thursday, August 28, 2025 (Civil Law Consultation ONLY) | Apply July 15-31
Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Civil & Family Law Consultations) | Apply September 15-30
November 20, 2025 (Civil & Family Law Consultations) | Apply October 15-31
The application for the June 26, 2025 Family Law Teleclinic will be available HERE from May 15 until May 31, or until capacity is reached. Please visit our website during this time or call 1-877-266-9861 to apply.
2025 FREE Legal Fairs (In-person consultations)
Hobbs Legal Fair
Friday, July 11, 2025
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Hobbs City Hall
200 East Broadway St., Hobbs, NM 88240
Attorneys will be 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.
