Notice of Appearance - New Mexico

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

State of New Mexico — District Court

1. COURT HEADER AND CASE CAPTION

STATE OF NEW MEXICO
COUNTY OF [________________________________]

IN THE [________________________________] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT

No. D-[____]-CV-[________]-[________]

[________________________________],
     Plaintiff(s),

          v.                                       NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

[________________________________],
     Defendant(s).

2. JUDICIAL DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION

Select the applicable judicial district (New Mexico has 13 judicial districts):

☐ First Judicial District — Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos counties
☐ Second Judicial District — Bernalillo County (Albuquerque)
☐ Third Judicial District — Dona Ana County (Las Cruces)
☐ Fourth Judicial District — San Miguel, Mora, Guadalupe counties
☐ Fifth Judicial District — Lea, Eddy, Chaves counties
☐ Sixth Judicial District — Grant, Luna, Hidalgo counties
☐ Seventh Judicial District — Catron, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance counties
☐ Eighth Judicial District — Colfax, Taos, Union counties
☐ Ninth Judicial District — Curry, Roosevelt counties
☐ Tenth Judicial District — Quay, De Baca, Harding counties
☐ Eleventh Judicial District — San Juan, McKinley counties
☐ Twelfth Judicial District — Lincoln, Otero counties
☐ Thirteenth Judicial District — Sandoval, Valencia, Cibola counties

Division: ☐ Civil ☐ Domestic Relations ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Presiding Judge: [________________________________]

3. PARTY INFORMATION

Party Represented:

Name of Party: [________________________________]

Party Designation:
☐ Plaintiff
☐ Defendant
☐ Third-Party Plaintiff
☐ Third-Party Defendant
☐ Cross-Claimant
☐ Counter-Claimant
☐ Intervenor
☐ Petitioner
☐ Respondent
☐ Other: [________________________________]

4. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

Appearing Attorney:

Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
New Mexico State Bar Number: [________________________________]
Law Firm Name: [________________________________]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [________]
Mailing Address (if different): [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Facsimile: [________________________________]
Primary Email: [________________________________]
E-Filing Service Email (EFS): [________________________________]

Additional Attorneys on the Matter (if applicable):

Attorney Name: [________________________________]
NM Bar No.: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Role: ☐ Lead Counsel ☐ Associate Counsel ☐ Of Counsel

5. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to Rules 1-005 and 1-011 NMRA, the undersigned attorney, [________________________________], New Mexico State Bar No. [________________________________], of the law firm of [________________________________], hereby enters an appearance as counsel of record for [________________________________] ("Client"), the [☐ Plaintiff / ☐ Defendant / ☐ Other: ________________] in the above-captioned action.

The undersigned respectfully requests that all pleadings, motions, notices, orders, and other papers required to be served in this action be directed to the undersigned at the contact information provided herein.

6. TYPE OF APPEARANCE

☐ General Appearance — The undersigned enters a full and general appearance on behalf of the above-named party for all purposes in this action.

☐ Limited Appearance — The undersigned enters a limited appearance on behalf of the above-named party pursuant to Rule 16-102(C) NMRA for the specific purposes set forth in Section 9 below.

☐ Substitution of Counsel — The undersigned enters this appearance as substitute counsel, replacing [________________________________] (prior counsel, NM Bar No. [________________________________]). A separate Stipulated Order of Substitution or Motion for Withdrawal is being filed simultaneously.

☐ Additional Counsel — The undersigned enters this appearance as additional counsel of record alongside existing counsel [________________________________].

7. CONSENT TO ELECTRONIC SERVICE AND FILING

Pursuant to Rule 1-005.2 NMRA:

☐ Registered for electronic filing and service through the New Mexico courts Electronic Filing System (EFS). All electronic service shall be directed to:

Primary EFS email: [________________________________]
Secondary email (optional): [________________________________]

☐ Exempt from electronic filing — The undersigned seeks exemption from electronic filing for the following reason(s):
[________________________________]

ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIREMENTS (Rule 1-005.2 NMRA): Attorneys required to file documents electronically must register with the EFS through the district court's website. Every registered attorney must provide a valid, working, and regularly checked email address for the EFS. Documents filed electronically must be formatted in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and must comply with Rule 1-079 NMRA regarding protected personal identifier information.

Electronic Filing Standards:

• Documents must comply with formatting requirements of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Protected personal identifier information must be redacted per Rule 1-079 NMRA
• An electronic services fee may be assessed in addition to standard filing fees
• If a document is filed electronically, no duplicate paper copy shall be submitted to the court
• Facsimile filing is also available under Rule 1-005.1 NMRA as an alternative

8. PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION (If Applicable)

☐ This section does not apply (attorney is an active member of the State Bar of New Mexico in good standing).

☐ The undersigned seeks admission pro hac vice pursuant to Rule 24-112 NMRA and files the following:

Out-of-State Attorney Information:
Full Name: [________________________________]
Bar Admission(s): [________________________________] (State), Bar No. [________________________________]
Office Address: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]

Associated New Mexico Attorney (Required):
Name: [________________________________]
NM Bar No.: [________________________________]
Firm: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

Pro Hac Vice Requirements under Rule 24-112 NMRA:
☐ Verified Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission filed
☐ Certificate of Good Standing from home jurisdiction attached
☐ Affidavit of applicant attorney attached
☐ New Mexico local counsel has entered an appearance
☐ Pro hac vice fee paid as required
☐ Applicant has disclosed all jurisdictions of admission and any disciplinary actions
☐ Applicant has registered in the EFS for electronic service
☐ Applicant acknowledges subjection to the disciplinary authority of the New Mexico Supreme Court

Notice Regarding Non-Admitted Lawyers: Attorneys not admitted in New Mexico who appear or sign pleadings without proper pro hac vice admission risk sanctions. The New Mexico Court of Appeals and Supreme Court have issued specific notices regarding practice by non-admitted lawyers. Ensure pro hac vice admission is secured before making any appearance or filing.

9. LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION (If Applicable)

☐ This section does not apply (general appearance entered above).

☐ Pursuant to Rule 16-102(C) NMRA, the undersigned enters a limited appearance for the following specific purpose(s):

Scope of Limited Representation:
☐ Representation at specified hearing(s): [________________________________]
Date(s): [__/__/____]
☐ Representation for discovery matters only
☐ Representation for mediation or settlement conference
☐ Representation for trial proceedings only
☐ Representation for specific motion(s): [________________________________]
☐ Representation for appeal only
☐ Drafting of specific pleading(s): [________________________________]
☐ Other limited scope: [________________________________]

Anticipated Duration:
From: [__/__/____] Through: [__/__/____]
Or upon completion of: [________________________________]

Client Acknowledgment:
☐ The client has provided informed written consent to the limited scope of this representation as required by Rule 16-102(C) NMRA.
☐ The client understands they are responsible for all matters outside the stated scope.

Termination Procedures:

• Upon completion of the stated limited purpose, counsel shall file a Notice of Completion of Limited Representation
• If withdrawal before completion is necessary, counsel must comply with Rule 1-089 NMRA and obtain court approval
• The client resumes self-represented status for all matters outside the defined scope

10. SCHEDULING AND CONTACT INFORMATION NOTICE

☐ This district requires a separate Notice of Hearing with contact information. The undersigned confirms:

Contact information for scheduling purposes:
Preferred hearing dates/times: [________________________________]
Attorney availability conflicts: [________________________________]
Estimated trial time: [________________________________]

Practice Note: Some New Mexico judicial districts require submission of a separate scheduling order or contact information form. Check the local rules and any standing scheduling orders for the assigned judge. The Second Judicial District (Bernalillo County) and other larger districts often have specific scheduling procedures.

11. SIGNATURE BLOCK

Dated: [__/__/____]

Respectfully submitted,

[________________________________]
(Law Firm Name)


By: ___________________________________________
    [________________________________]
    New Mexico State Bar No. [________________________________]
    [________________________________]
    [________________________________]
    [City], New Mexico [________]
    Telephone: [________________________________]
    Email: [________________________________]

    Attorney for [________________________________]

12. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], the foregoing Notice of Appearance was served upon all counsel of record and unrepresented parties by the following method(s), in accordance with Rule 1-005 NMRA:

___________________________________________
[________________________________]
New Mexico State Bar No. [________________________________]

13. ELECTRONIC FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Registration and Setup

1. Navigate to the New Mexico Courts Electronic Filing System portal
2. Register for an EFS account through the applicable district court's website
3. Provide a valid, working, and regularly checked email address
4. Link your New Mexico State Bar number to your account
5. Accept the terms and conditions of electronic filing

Filing This Document

1. Log in to the EFS portal
2. Select the appropriate judicial district and county
3. Enter the case number to file into an existing case
4. Select document type: "Notice of Appearance"
5. Upload the Notice of Appearance as a PDF
6. Ensure compliance with Rule 1-079 NMRA (redact protected personal identifiers)
7. Attach any supporting documents (pro hac vice materials, substitution orders)
8. Select service recipients
9. Review the filing for accuracy and submit
10. Retain the EFS transmission receipt as proof of filing

Filing Fees

• An electronic services fee may be assessed in addition to any other filing fees
• There is generally no separate filing fee for a Notice of Appearance
• Pro hac vice admission fees are payable as directed by the court
• Verify current fees with the district court clerk

Protected Personal Identifier Information (Rule 1-079 NMRA)

• Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, dates of birth of minors, and other protected identifiers must be redacted from all filings
• Use only the last four digits of any Social Security number
• Use only the last four digits of any financial account number

14. NEW MEXICO PRACTITIONER NOTES

Court Structure

• New Mexico has 13 judicial districts with District Courts serving as courts of general jurisdiction
• The Second Judicial District (Bernalillo County) is the largest and busiest
• Magistrate Courts handle civil matters up to $10,000; Metropolitan Court (Bernalillo County) handles certain civil matters
• The New Mexico Supreme Court oversees attorney admissions and disciplinary authority

Key Filing Rules

• Electronic Filing (Rule 1-005.2 NMRA): Attorneys must register with the EFS and file electronically. A valid email address must be maintained for electronic service.
• No Duplicate Paper Filing: If a document is filed electronically, no duplicate paper copy shall be submitted.
• Facsimile Filing (Rule 1-005.1 NMRA): Available as an alternative to electronic filing in certain circumstances.
• Personal Identifier Protection (Rule 1-079 NMRA): All filings must comply with redaction requirements for protected personal information.

Withdrawal of Appearance (Rule 1-089 NMRA)

• An attorney seeking to withdraw must obtain court approval
• File a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel citing Rule 1-089 NMRA
• The motion must demonstrate that the client has been notified and that withdrawal will not prejudice the client
• Coordinate with the client and opposing counsel, particularly if substitution is anticipated
• The court may deny withdrawal if it would unreasonably delay the proceedings or prejudice the client

District-Specific Considerations

• Second Judicial District (Bernalillo): Largest district; has specific local rules and standing orders for case management, scheduling, and electronic filing. Check for assigned judge's individual requirements.
• First Judicial District (Santa Fe): Houses the state capital; may have specific procedures for cases involving state agencies.
• Third Judicial District (Dona Ana): Border district; may encounter bilingual proceedings and cross-border legal issues.
• Fifth Judicial District (Lea/Eddy/Chaves): Oil and gas country; may have specialized dockets for energy-related disputes.
• Eleventh Judicial District (San Juan/McKinley): May involve tribal jurisdiction issues; confirm jurisdictional basis.

Common Pitfalls

• Filing in the wrong judicial district (New Mexico uses county-based districts)
• Failing to register in the EFS before attempting to file
• Submitting duplicate paper copies after electronic filing
• Not redacting protected personal identifiers per Rule 1-079
• Failing to check district-specific local rules and the assigned judge's standing orders
• For pro hac vice attorneys: making an appearance or signing pleadings before admission is granted

This template is designed for use in New Mexico state district courts. Federal court appearances in the District of New Mexico require separate procedures under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local federal rules. Always verify current rules and fees before filing.