The University of New Mexico School of Law at 1117 Stanford NE in Albuquerque runs free legal clinics where law students under faculty supervision handle family, immigration, and consumer cases for low-income clients. Intake is competitive and tied to the academic calendar. Call 505-277-5265 during the semester to ask about openings; clinics generally pause between terms.
505-277-5265 · 1117 Stanford NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
DRNM at 3916 Juan Tabo Blvd NE in Albuquerque is the federally designated Protection & Advocacy agency for New Mexicans with disabilities. Attorneys handle abuse and neglect investigations, special-education disputes, and Medicaid waiver appeals. Call 505-256-3100 to start intake; services are free regardless of income for disability-related issues.
505-256-3100 · 3916 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Pegasus at 3201 4th St NW in Albuquerque specializes in legal representation for children and youth — kinship guardianship petitions, education advocacy for kids in foster care, and immigration relief for unaccompanied minors. Call 505-244-1101 for intake. Especially useful for grandmothers raising grandchildren who need formal guardianship.
505-244-1101 · 3201 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Run by the State Bar of New Mexico from Albuquerque, this pro bono program matches income-eligible clients with volunteer attorneys for divorce, custody, consumer, and probate matters. Call 505-797-6066 to be screened; placements depend on volunteer capacity in your county. Generally serves clients at or below 200% of federal poverty.
505-797-6066 · Albuquerque, NM