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October 14, 2007 09:51 AM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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Hi All,

I have a friend in New Mexico who is in a heap of trouble.  She is an older lady, in her sixties, living on very small social security checks.  She has been falsely accused of assault in corrupt Soccoro County by a very bad man.  She is eligible for a public defender but they are so busy that she may even be able to meet with him until the day before court in Nov.

Does anyone know of any groups in the Alburqurque area who might provide help or any gutsy attorneys who take an occasional pro bono case and is willing to take on the corrupt Soccoro County sherrif's department?

This lady could face eighteen months in prison on a totally bogus charge and an attorney who cares is simply beyond her means.



"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." ~William Pitt, 1783
October 14, 2007 12:51 PM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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nwind said:

Hi All,

I have a friend in New Mexico who is in a heap of trouble.  She is an older lady, in her sixties, living on very small social security checks.  She has been falsely accused of assault in corrupt Soccoro County by a very bad man.  She is eligible for a public defender but they are so busy that she may even be able to meet with him until the day before court in Nov.

Does anyone know of any groups in the Alburqurque area who might provide help or any gutsy attorneys who take an occasional pro bono case and is willing to take on the corrupt Soccoro County sherrif's department?

This lady could face eighteen months in prison on a totally bogus charge and an attorney who cares is simply beyond her means.

 

Google elder law attorneys. There are several web sites that might be helpful. Let me know if you find anything that is helpful. Mean while I'll keep looking for you. 
October 14, 2007 01:13 PM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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February 12, 2007

Somebody from AARP may be able to help even if she is not a member.  Several groups out there that help senior citizens.

Good luck
October 14, 2007 11:07 PM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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Thanks, will try on both counts.  Unfortunately, Soccoro County is so corrupt that few will take them on.  I am really frightened for her.

"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." ~William Pitt, 1783
October 14, 2007 11:52 PM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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February 15, 2007
 
 
Law Access New Mexico
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Citizen Law Office
4317 Lead SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-265-2300
http://www.sclo.net
 

 
SOCORRO  
 
Law Access New Mexico
Statewide Telephone Legal Helpline, Statewide, NM
1-800-340-9771 (statewide); 998-4529 (Albuquerque)
http://www.lawhelp.org/Program/3577/index.cfm
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
 
 
Lawyer Referral for the Elderly
New Mexico State Bar Foundation, Albuquerque, NM
1-800-876-6657 (statewide); 797-6005 (Albuquerque)
 
 
I hope she can get some help or direction at one of these listings.
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 

 
October 15, 2007 08:58 AM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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Thank you, Lady Jane.  We will be making some calls today!

"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." ~William Pitt, 1783
October 15, 2007 11:49 AM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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Be sure to let us know how your friend makes out. The web site I gave you had at least one law office that will give a free consultation. Good luck to you!
October 16, 2007 08:53 AM    View printable version     Link to this comment   
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I hope to hear something in early November, will let you know how it all turns out.  Thank you again!

"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." ~William Pitt, 1783

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