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Self-Help Centers and Judicial Staff

Every year, thousands of New Mexicans represent themselves in civil court, because the expense of hiring an attorney is not affordable. Self-help centers across the state are an excellent resource. These court-based self-help centers are limited to providing legal information and scribing services. Seven (7) self-help programs are located in thirteen judicial districts. 

Judicial staff provides assistance to self-represented people, but do not give legal advice. Judiciary staff are neutral and impartial and treat all inquiries with fairness and equality. The staff provides public information from dockets, reports, common court rules, forms, and directions for where to find statues and court rules. 

Statewide Self-Help Courts

Monthly Virtual Workshops

SBNM Bankruptcy Virtual Workshop: Each month, on the 4th Wednesday, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM To register, call 505-797-6094 For more information, call 505-797-6000

SBNM Divorce Virtual Workshop: Each month, on the 1st Wednesday, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM To register, call 505-797-6094 For more information, call 505-797-6000

Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP) Virtual Workshop: Each month, on the 2nd Tuesday, beginning at 11:00 AM To register, call 505-797-6006 or 1-800-876-6657

NM Immigrant Law Center NMILC Wednesday Workshop Each month, on the 3rd Wednesday, the NM Immigrant Law Center hosts a walk-in workshop focused on DACA and Green Cards. 

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court: Each month, on the 2nd Friday, Metro holds Teleclinics. To participate, parties can call the Self-Help Office at 505-841-9817

To view previous webinars, visit the New Mexico Courts channel on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/NewMexicoCourts