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Access to Justice topics and resources with information provided by the Legal Services and Programs Committee of the State Bar of New Mexico.

General Information

The New Mexico Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ) is an independent, statewide body  dedicated to expanding and improving civil legal assistance in the state. 

Access to Justice publishes a monthly newsletter in English, Spanish, and Navajo. 

Monthly Events

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

September Statewide Teleclinic

Justice for All - New Mexico Access to Justice Commission

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

Access to Justice Resources

General Information 

Rules and Forms 

NMOneSource.com 2/0 offers free, online public access to the master database of official state laws. This resource is published by the New Mexico Compilation Commission and is available to all New Mexico residents. NMOneSource.com serves as the official legal research tool for the New Mexico courts and legislature. Users can search and retrieve annotated statutes, court rules, appellate court opinions, and more from the collections listed. 

- Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Courts
- Rules of Civil Procedure for the Magistrate Courts
- Rules of Civil Procedure for the Metropolitan Courts

Guide and File Form Preparation Software

You can prepare certain court forms online using the free Guide and File application. Forms available include those for divorce, domestic violence orders of protection, and fee waivers. For more information, visit the New Mexico Courts Self-Representation website.

Civil Legal Service Providers

A list of New Mexico Civil Legal Service Providers is accessible. You might receive legal assistance from one of these providers.