New Mexico Legal Resources

Overview of the New Mexico Court System

New Mexico residents face a wide variety of legal issues every day. If you need to work with the courts, it's important to understand how the New Mexico legal system is set up.

In New Mexico, traffic violations, petty misdemeanors, and city code violations are heard in municipal courts. Preliminary hearings for felonies, misdemeanor cases, and some contract law cases are heard in the magistrate courts across the state and the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court. Serious legal issues, juvenile justice issues, and criminal appeals are all handled by 13 district courts across the state.

The Court of Appeals, which has offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, hears the majority of serious appellate cases. The New Mexico Supreme Court has the final say in legal matters within the state, and it hears specially selected appeals.

More New Mexico Legal Resources

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Child Support
• Criminal Defense
• Divorce
• DUI
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Foreclosure
• Insurance
• Lemon Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury
• Wage and Hour
• Wills
• Workers’ Compensation

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When faced with a legal issue, one of the best first steps is contacting an attorney. At LawInfo, you can search for a knowledgeable New Mexico attorney based on their location and practice area. Not only can you find which attorneys are experienced in cases like yours, but you can find the one nearest you.