Pro bono attorney services for qualifying low-income New Mexicans through the State Bar of New Mexico. Volunteer lawyers accept referrals for family law, housing, and consumer matters that fathers often face during custody or separation. Contact the Albuquerque office at 5121 Masthead St NE, call 505-797-6047 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, or apply via sbnm.org. Income verification required.
505-797-6047 · 5121 Masthead St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Free civil legal services for Native American fathers and families across New Mexico, including tribal court, ICWA, custody, and housing matters. Offices serve the Navajo Nation and surrounding pueblos from 4001 Indian School Rd NE in Albuquerque. Call 505-345-7070 Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm or apply at dnalegalservices.org. Intake staff can help gather documents before court.
505-345-7070 · 4001 Indian School Rd NE #500, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Legal advocacy for New Mexicans with disabilities, including fathers navigating custody, guardianship, special education, and benefits disputes. Staff attorneys take cases involving discrimination, access to services, and abuse in institutional settings. Reach the Albuquerque office at 3916 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, call 505-256-3100 weekdays 8am to 5pm, or apply via drnm.org. Services are free and confidential.
505-256-3100 · 3916 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Legal advocacy for low-income New Mexicans, focused on safety-net benefits, healthcare access, housing, and worker rights that affect fathers and families. The Center takes impact cases and offers community education from 924 Park Ave SW in Albuquerque. Call 505-255-2840 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm, or visit nmpovertylaw.org to review self-help guides before reaching out.
505-255-2840 · 924 Park Ave SW #C, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Free legal help for Bernalillo County residents age 60 and over, including fathers and grandfathers dealing with guardianship, kinship care, consumer issues, or estate planning. Walk in to 4317 Lead Ave SE #A in Albuquerque or call 505-265-2300 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Intake staff screen for eligibility and can refer to other legal aid programs when needed.
505-265-2300 · 4317 Lead Ave SE #A, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Legal advocacy for civil rights and civil liberties across New Mexico, covering parental rights, free speech, due process, immigrant justice, and police accountability. The ACLU takes impact cases rather than routine family matters, but publishes know-your-rights guides useful to fathers. Contact 1410 Coal Ave SW in Albuquerque or call 505-266-5915 weekdays 9am to 5pm, or submit intake via aclu-nm.org.
505-266-5915 · 1410 Coal Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Free immigration legal services for qualifying New Mexican fathers and families, including asylum, DACA, family petitions, and removal defense. Attorneys and accredited representatives work from 625 Silver Ave SW in Albuquerque. Call 505-247-1023 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm or apply via nmilc.org. Bring any immigration paperwork and identity documents to the first appointment.
505-247-1023 · 625 Silver Ave SW #410, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Free legal clinics staffed by UNM law students under faculty supervision, handling family, consumer, immigration, and economic-justice matters for qualifying New Mexicans. The clinics operate from 1117 Stanford Dr NE in Albuquerque. Call 505-277-5265 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm or visit lawschool.unm.edu for intake windows. Cases follow the academic calendar.
505-277-5265 · 1117 Stanford Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131