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The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline is currently seeking additional callers in need of legal support and assistance. Serving New Mexicans with incomes below 500% of the federal poverty guidelines, the Modest Means Helpline is committed to the underrepresented in New Mexico. New Mexican residents can reach the Modest Means Helpline at 505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MT).  The Modest Means Helpl...

The State Bar Center will be closed on Feb. 28 to allow employees to attend the funeral of a staff member. Assistance will be available via telephone at 505-797-6000.

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Regular office hours will resume on February 18. 

The State Bar of New Mexico has been supporting New Mexico attorneys and assisting the public for over 139 years. The values and mission of the State Bar of New Mexico are guided by the Supreme Court Rule 24-101 NMRA which, among other things, provides, “In order to aid the courts in improving the administration of justice…to promote and support the needs of all members, to be cognizant of the needs of individual and minority members of the profession, including the full and equal p...

Who caught the Feb. 11 Legal Resources For the Elderly FREE workshop on KRQE News 13 on Feb. 4?! We are grateful for the extra coverage on this great free legal resource for New Mexico residents!About the free workshop:The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Feb. 11, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they nee...

Albuquerque, N.M., Feb. 4, 2025 — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Feb. 11, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid.&...

The State Bar of New Mexico offices and the State Bar Center will be closed on January 20 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular business hours will resume on January 21. 

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar on Jan. 14, starting at 11 a.m. (MT). The webinar, which aims to equip the elderly or their caretakers with the tools and resources they need to plan for the future, will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, probate, non-probate transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid. New Mexico residents can register f...

State Bar of New Mexico offices and State Bar Center Building Holiday Hours: The State Bar Center and State Bar of New Mexico offices will close at noon (MT) on Dec, 23.   The State Bar Center and State Bar of New Mexico offices will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25, 31 and Jan. 1.  The State Bar Center will have limited public access hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (MT) on Dec. 26, 27 and 30.Please contact the State Bar of New Mexico at 505-797-6000 with any questions regarding the offices or ...

 Free Legal Help Available for Survivors of New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding 12/11/2024 – A free legal help hotline is now available for survivors of New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding.The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call 855-204-2569.    Hotline callers may get help with legal issues like: FEMA and SBA financial benefits Home repair contracts and property insu...