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Eddy County Magistrate Court - Division I and II
1949 South Canal Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone: 575-885-3218
Fax: 575-887-3460
Fax: 575-887-3460
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Resources for the Eddy County Magistrate Court - Division I and II as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Eddy County, New Mexico, and resources applicable to all courts in New Mexico.
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New Mexico Alternative Dispute Resolution
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New Mexico Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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New Mexico Problem-Solving Courts
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New Mexico Law Library
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New Mexico Legal Information
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New Mexico Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
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New Mexico Tribal Court Information
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New Mexico Civil Legal Assistance
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New Mexico Consumer Protection
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New Mexico Legal Advice and Self-Representation Guidance
Law Access New Mexico offers free civil legal advice by telephone to low-income residents, a schedule of free legal clinics and workshops, an online interview to help parties decide if they should represent themselves, and a link to information about landlord/tenant and other housing issues.
New Mexico Legal Services for Seniors
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New Mexico Legal Workshops
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New Mexico Public Defender
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New Mexico Attorney Complaints
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New Mexico Judge Complaints
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New Mexico Lawyer Disputes
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New Mexico Lawyers and Lawyer Referral
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New Mexico Legal Services
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