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The Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of New Mexico will be hosting its annual Ask-a-Lawyer Call-In Program on Saturday, April 29 telephonically from 9 a.m. to noon (MT). On the day of the program, New Mexican residents can get their legal questions answered for free or receive a referral by calling 1-800-876-6227 and speaking with an attorney or State Bar representative. Topics may include employment law, divorce, child support, landlord/tenant issues, personal injury, estate plannin...

TRYING TO GET OR RENEW A REAL ID DRIVER’S LICENSE IN NM?Have questions about a name change?GET FREE LEGAL ADVICE ABOUT THESE ISSUES FROM ATTORNEYS AT THE REAL ID LEGAL FAIR ON SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023! The Volunteer Program at New Mexico Legal Aid is hosting a Free Real ID Legal fair on Saturday, March 25 at Westside Community Center (1250 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (MT). This free Real ID fair will help low-income residents and their famil...

The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) will be holding a FREE in-person workshop in Fort Sumner, N.M. on Oct. 6. The presentation will cover Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, Probate, Non-Probate Transfers (including Transfer on Death Deeds) and Institutional Medicaid. An attorney will also be available on-site to prepare and execute POA and AHCD documents after the presentation. Pre-registration is required for the POA/AHCD clinic by calling LREP at 505-7...

There will be a free legal clinic for New Mexicans impacted by the 2022 spring fires in Las Vagas, N.M. on April 30. New Mexico lawyers, social workers, and community support will be available to help those impacted by the spring fires. Get free help with insurance claims, document replacement, business interruption and other legal issues. Saturday, April 30, 2022Noon to 4 p.m. MSTCornerstone Church2207 Seventh Street, Las Vegas, N.M. 87701