New Mexico Legal Aid (Las Vegas)

New Mexico Legal Aid is a civil legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting family and economic stability for disenfranchised and low-income people and communities throughout New Mexico. The organization provides free legal services to individuals, seniors, and victims of violence who meet specific income eligibility guidelines, including those with household incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, and up to 200% for certain volunteer attorney program services.

The firm's services range from education, advice, and brief services to full representation in court and administrative hearings. New Mexico Legal Aid focuses on helping individuals and families secure basic human needs such as safe housing, food, income, and personal safety. No one is denied access to services based on race, age, gender, religion, political affiliation, beliefs, or disability.

Key practice areas include:

• Housing Law
• Interpersonal Violence and Family Law
• Consumer Law
• Economic Security
• Wills, Probate & Powers of Attorney
• Contracts
• Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
• Land and Water Rights Project

The organization also offers specialized programs such as the Native American Program, Veterans' Advocacy Project, Disaster Relief Program, and a Senior Law Program, which provides assistance to seniors regardless of income eligibility. New Mexico Legal Aid operates multiple offices across the state to serve its diverse clientele, including a forthcoming office in Las Vegas.