New Mexico Legal Aid

Verified

Family Law Attorney

3.8(12 Google reviews)

204 Montoya St Unit a, Taos, NM 87571, United States

Information last updated October 9, 2026

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Family Law

About New Mexico Legal Aid

New Mexico Legal Aid is a civil legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting family and economic stability for low-income and disenfranchised people throughout New Mexico. The organization provides free legal services, including education, advice, brief services, and full representation in some cases. It serves individuals and families who lack resources for basic human needs, aiming to secure safe housing, food, income, and personal safety. Services are provided without discrimination based on race, age, gender, religion, political affiliation, beliefs, or disability.

The firm offers support through several primary practice groups, including Housing Law, Interpersonal Violence and Family Law, Consumer Law, and Economic Security. It also manages special programs such as the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Disaster Relief Program, Land and Water Rights Project, and Senior Law Program. New Mexico Legal Aid operates ten office locations across the state and facilitates a Volunteer Attorney Program, which offers free one-time consultations to eligible low-income New Mexicans.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Sonya Bellafant — Executive Director
Services listed: Housing Law, Interpersonal Violence and Family Law, Consumer Law, Economic Security, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Disaster Relief Program, Land and Water Rights Project, Senior Law Program, Divorce, Custody & Visitation, Creditor/Debtor Matters, Child & Spousal Support, Wills, Probate & Powers of Attorney
Languages: ASL
Consultations: Free initial consultation
Fees: New Mexico Legal Aid provides free legal services to low-income individuals, seniors, and victims of violence, regardless of income, with services for the Volunteer Attorney Program contingent on hous
Offices: 505 Marquette Ave Suite 700 Albuquerque, NM 87102
600 E. Montana Suite D Las Cruces, NM 88001-4246
51 Jemez Canyon Dam Road Suite 110 Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004
2905 Rodeo Park Dr E Bldg. 6, Ste 102 Santa Fe, NM 87505
2005 Hwy 180 Suite 500 Silver City, NM 88061

Source: newmexicolegalaid.org · checked October 9, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Highlights

Appointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

New Mexico Legal Aid — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is New Mexico Legal Aid located?+

New Mexico Legal Aid is located at 204 Montoya St Unit a, Taos, NM 87571, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does New Mexico Legal Aid handle?+

New Mexico Legal Aid handles Social Security & Disability, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact New Mexico Legal Aid?+

Call New Mexico Legal Aid at +1 800-294-1823 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is New Mexico Legal Aid well rated?+

New Mexico Legal Aid has a 3.8-star rating based on 12 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Keith Floyd Laurence· via Google
Customer service is terrible
5 years ago
John Spencer-Nowak· via Google
Great people to help you with problems
6 years ago
Patricia Jauregui· via Google
People were very nice
7 years ago
-Campteq -· via Google
used to be a physical location... but only call, or online service now.
4 years ago
Nicole Savedra· via Google
Very good advice! Will use again.
4 years ago
Crow's Feet· via Google
Agreed to assist me, set me up with a free paralegal for advice to use by phone then somehow "conflicted out" a year or more later and couldn't help me.
a year ago
Brian Feister· via Google
Sharon's willingness to represent client's on an ad-hoc basis has been a tremendous boon in my process of self-representing. I can't speak highly enough of her.
7 years ago
Sharon White· via Google
Very friendly n on top of things up to dated on keeping me updated on my case 😊
Edited 2 years ago

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