ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court will continue to host its free monthly Civil Legal Clinics throughout 2025. Story continues below Crime: New lawsuit claims CYFD could have prevented toddler’s death Community: New Mexico crews share experience of helping fight California wildfires National: United Airlines flight returns to O’Hare after hitting coyote during takeoff Volunteer attorneys will be available each month by phone to provide free legal advice in the following areas: Landlord/Tenant Matters Consumer Rights Contract Disputes Employee Wage Claims Consumer Debt The clinics will be held on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Consultations are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, and the clinic can serve up to 25 individuals each month. Participants should have all documents and paperwork pertaining to their case on-hand during their telephonic consultation. “More than 13,000 civil cases were filed in the Metropolitan Court last fiscal year, with litigants in the majority of those small claims cases representing themselves. Our free monthly civil legal clinics serve individuals who may not otherwise have access to an attorney,” said Chief Judge Joshua J. Sánchez. To sign up, or if you are an attorney interested in volunteering, call the court's Self Help Center at 505-841-9817.