Member Status

Active Members

An attorney who is on the roll of attorneys admitted to the practice of law by the Supreme Court of New Mexico is an active member. An active member in good standing has full voting privileges, and is eligible to hold any elective or appointive office. The license fees for active members is listed below.

• Active License - $215 (admitted before 1/1/06 in any jurisdiction)
• Active License - $165 (admitted between 1/1/06 and 12/31/06 in any jurisdiction)
• Active License - $115 (admitted between 1/1/7 and 12/31/07 in any jurisdiction)
  
  A disciplinary fee of $150 is automatically calculated with the dues payment.

Mandatory Disclosure of Professional Liability
Pursuant to Rule 17-202 (A) NMRA of the Rules Governing Discipline, all New Mexico licensees must certify the following information as part of their licensing form beginning with the 2006 licensing year (Supreme Court Order No. 05-8500; July 29, 2005). This information will be printed on the dues form and available to fill out online.

Dues Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

Fee Waivers

Affiliate Members

Members in good standing currently admitted to practice law in other State(s) in New Mexico, may apply for recognition as an Affiliate member under the provisions of Section II, Article 2.9 of the Bylaws of the State Bar of New Mexico.

• Affiliate Membership - $215. Dues are prorated after January 30, in the amount of $17.92 per month.

Affiliate Membership Application

Inactive Members

To become inactive, members must complete an application form. An annual fee of $75 must be received by the State Bar on or before February 1, all applicants are approved upon receipt of the inactive status application. Members must maintain a current address with the State Bar and the Clerk of the Supreme Court at all times.

Per SCRA 15-302(B), a bar member who seeks reinstatement to active status from inactive status, suspension for nonpayment of dues or voluntary withdrawal, must file an application for reinstatement with the Board of Bar Examiners and pay a $350 fee. The application is the bar exam application and must be completed in its entirety. The fee covers the cost of the investigative report and the reinstatement and is not applied towards the bar dues payable at the time of reinstatement. To contact the Board of Bar Examiners, call (505) 271-9706 or email them at info@nmexam.org.

Members are also required to remedy any MCLE deficit before reinstatement to active status. Full compliance is required in the year of reactivation. Questions concerning MCLE credits should be directed to the MCLE Office at (505) 821-1980 or via email at mcle@nmmcle.org.

If you any questions, contact the State Bar Accounting Office at (505) 797-6035 or email mvandeventer@nmbar.org

Inactive
Application Form

Law Student Members

The Benefits of Membership Include:

• Weekly e-mail of the Bar Bulletin
• Weekly ENews
• Membership in the Young Lawyers Division (YLD)
• Membership in practice sections (maximum of two per year)
• Participation in State Bar committees
• Free live seminars on a space available basis from the Center for Legal Education of the New Mexico State Bar Foundation

Committee Involvement - Committee membership is open to all law student members of the State Bar although a few committees are limited in size or require particular qualifications. Members of standing committees are appointed by the Bar president; new members are sought each year.

Section Involvement - Select a maximum of two practice sections each year to gain a valuable understanding of the law in which you are interested or to assist in deciding areas of focus. Each section is committed to providing its members with relevant and practical information to the daily practice of law.

Law Student Membership Brochure

Application and Payment

Pro Hac Vice

Attorneys authorized to practice law before the highest court of record in any state, territory or country wishing to appear before a New Mexico court in a civil matter. Click here for information.