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1. Can the city attorney give legal advice or represent private citizens?

No. The Gallup City Attorney’s Office cannot provide legal advice to or represent private citizens or residents. The city attorney is the lawyer for the city government. Citizens requiring private legal advice need to consult a private attorney.

2. Where do I go if I want to file a civil suit against someone who owes me money?

Depending on the amount, either Magistrate Court in Gallup or McKinley County District Court. You can contact the Magistrate Court at (505) 722-6636 or the District Court Clerk’s Office at (505) 863-6816.

3. Where can I get help for other legal matters?

Here are some references to other legal resources:

• McKinley County issues: County Attorney’s Office: (505) 863-1400
• Criminal Prosecution - District Attorney’s Office: (505)722-2281
• Criminal Representation - Public Defender’s Office: (505) 863-4780
• Legal Advice and Representation for private or personal legal matters - Contact the New Mexico Bar Association (505) 797-6000
• Legal Services in Civil Cases for low-income New Mexico residents - New Mexico Legal Aid: (505) 722-4417

4. Can I get help with a landlord-tenant dispute?

Yes. Contact the Landlord-Tenant Hotline of Law Access New Mexico for assistance. They provide telephone legal advice, written information, limited brief service, and referrals in landlord-tenant related matters. Recorded information is available 24 hours.

Call 1 (800) 340-9771 or visit their website for more information.
Visit the Landlord-Tenant website