Senior Citizens’ Law Office — Albuquerque and Central New Mexico

Senior Citizens’ Law Office (SCLO) handles civil matters affecting older adults in Albuquerque and other parts of central New Mexico. Its eligibility page says free legal guidance is for people age 60 and older who live in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, or Valencia County; the issue must fall within the organization’s case areas, and the applicant must meet income limits set by funders.

Covered topics include housing and eviction disputes, foreclosure, medical billing, Medicare or Medicaid coverage, benefits, debt collection, consumer fraud, and the rights of long-term-care residents. The office says it does not handle divorce, family disputes, criminal defense, car accidents, or medical malpractice. An intake interview helps determine whether a matter is within scope.

The process begins by calling 505-265-2300 to request intake. The organization does not take walk-in legal consultations: arriving without prior screening does not mean an attorney can meet that day. If the older adult cannot make the call alone, a family member or caregiver can ask how to help and what authorization is needed to discuss the matter.

The office lists its address as 1240 Pennsylvania Street NE, Suite A, with hours Monday through Thursday, including a midday closure, and Friday mornings. Confirm an appointment, accessibility, and paperwork before traveling. When starting intake, describe dates, notices, contracts, bills, and any court deadline; ask what documents to bring and when the office will report its decision.