Legal Resources
We know that people facing foreclosure often have not had to deal first-hand with legal issues. Here we have gathered information on legal resources available in New Mexico, such as legal educational workshops, access to the New Mexico courts website where cases can be looked up, and helpful brochures that can be downloaded or printed.
New Mexico Courts
New Mexico Courts Case Look Up
Check to see if a court case against you exists.
New Mexico Statutes the laws
Online video courses on Foreclosure Prevention and Other Consumer Topics from Springboard
Making Home Affordable – Information on mortgage relief and avoiding foreclosureA program of the U.S. Departments of Treasury and HUD.
Information about the National Mortgage Settlement
Information about the Independent Foreclosure Review
Contact information for many mortgage companies
on the Hope Now website
Lawyer Referral Service
Albuquerque Bar Association offers 30 minute consultations and case assessments with private attorneys in Albuquerque for $50. Call 505-243-2615 or visit their website to schedule an appointment.
Office of the New Mexico Attorney General
Free Legal Services
for low-income New Mexicans with civil legal matters
Free Consumer Debt and Bankruptcy Workshops
Educational Guides
from Springboard
Topics include:
- Preserving Homeownership & Foreclosure Freedom
- Road Map to Financial Freedom
- Predatory Lending
- Couples and Money
- Identity Theft Prevention
- Basic Financial Planning
- Budget Worksheet
