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 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
The application for the June 26, 2025 Family Law Teleclinic has closed.
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
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.
Hobbs Legal Fair
Friday, July 11, 2025
1:00-4:30 PM
Annex to City Hall
200 East Broadway St., Hobbs, NM 88240
Roswell Legal Fair
Thursday, July 10, 2025
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Chaves County Courthouse
400 N. Virginia, Roswell, NM 88201
Gallup Legal Fair
Friday, July 25, 2025
1:00 - 4:00 PM
McKinley County District Court
207 West Hill Avenue, Suite 200 Gallup, NM 87301
Albuquerque Law-La-Palooza
Friday, August 8, 2025
Family Law 9:00am - 12:00pm
Civil Law 1:00 - 4:00pm
Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors Event Center
1635 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
