Wildfire Legal Assistance Hotline

Call toll free 888-985-5141

Hotline is staffed Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. MST

If phone is busy or unanswered, please leave a voicemail and the best way to reach you.

We will return your call within 1-2 business days.

Individuals who qualify for assistance will be matched with New Mexico lawyers to provide free, limited legal help. Hotline is primarily for survivors/victims from Colfax, Lincoln, Mora, San Miguel, Valencia counties.

Assistance with securing FEMA and other benefits available to disaster survivors
Assistance with life, medical, and property insurance claims
Help with home repair contracts and contractors
Replacement of important legal documents destroyed in the disaster
Assistance with consumer protection matters, remedies, and procedures
Counseling on landlord/tenant and mortgage/foreclosure problems

Last updated on June 08, 2022.

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