Thank you for giving!
Legal FACS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, which heavily depends on the generosity of our supporters and volunteers through their donation of time and financial support to our mission of assisting low-income individuals and families with domestic and small claims cases, and assisting victims of domestic violence. Legal FACS is forever grateful to those who have contributed in the past. If you would like to help keep our service going, consider making a tax deductible contribution now to Legal FACS, 400 Gold SW, Suite 106, Albuquerque, NM 87102, or volunteer for one of our programs.
Volunteer Opportunities offered by Legal FACS (FORMS AND COURTHOUSE SERVICES)
For over 30 YEARS Legal FACS (formerly the Volunteer Lawyers) has been providing legal assistance to low income persons. Please contact us if you are willing to sign up for one of our volunteer opportunities listed below.COURTHOUSE LAWYER SERVICE in District Court:
The Courthouse Lawyer Service is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays in 2 ½ hour shifts (9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m.) for low income persons who are doing domestic relations and name change cases pro se. Courthouse Lawyer Service is located in the Bernalillo County Courthouse. Before serving, we ask volunteers to take training, for which CLE credit is available. EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2006 the new location is 400 Gold Ave SW, Suite 204.
COURTHOUSE LAWYER SERVICE in Metropolitan Court:
The Metro Lawyer Service is scheduled on Wednesdays in 2 ½ hour shifts (9-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:00 p.m.) for low income persons who are doing small claims cases pro se. Metropolitan Courthouse Lawyer Service is located on the second floor of the Metropolitan Courthouse at 4th Street and Lomas. Viewing of our training material, for which CLE credit is available, is recommended.
REFERRAL OF INDIVIDUAL CASES:
We occasionally need attorney volunteers to handle automobile accident defense, wills for persons who have surgery scheduled or have a terminal illness, probates for small estates that do not involve real estate, mortgage foreclosure reinstatements, some tenant representation on an individual basis, some contract, debtor and consumer matters on a pro bono basis. Referrals are only made in extreme cases or where domestic violence is involved. Contact us if you are willing to accept pro bono referrals in the following general areas of practice:
_____Real Estate, Foreclosure _____Tort defense _____Tenant _____
Domestic Relations_____ Contracts/debt collect _____Consumer _____Other:
_____Limited court representation to victims of domestic violence
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:
Donate time to Non-Profit organizations in need of legal assistance (e.g., establish corporation, answer general questions, provide legal representation); or volunteer to a Non-Profit organization as a Board Member.
SPEAKERS BUREAU:
Donate my time to speak to various agencies, schools and organizations on simple matters, such as wills, divorce, real estate, etc.
Legal FACS FORMS AND COURTHOUSE SERVICES Empowering People with Civil Legal Assistance and Domestic Violence Advocacy since 1971
How You Can Help
It is important at the outset that self-represented persons recognize that they are required to follow the same rules of procedure and evidence as a party represented by a lawyer. It is the responsibility of every litigant, including self-represented parties, to determine what needs to be done and to take the necessary action.
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