Municipal Court

Municipal Court will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Presiding Judge, Honorable Alan S. Kirk

The Los Alamos Municipal Court is located in the Justice Center:

2500 Trinity Drive, Ste C
Los Alamos, NM 87544

(505) 662-8025
(505) 662-8365 (fax)

Typical Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Municipal Court handles traffic, DWI, animal control and other violations of Municipal Code. Municipal Court is established by the County Charter, as authorized and required by state law. The Court has jurisdiction over petty misdemeanors created by the County Council in the form of ordinances collected in the County code and violated within the boundaries of Los Alamos County.

Directions to the Justice Center:

Staff Directory:

Lisa Zuhn, Court Administrator

Daniella Gallegos, Chief Court Clerk

Lisa Gonzales, Court Clerk

Linda Pena, Probation Officer
(505) 662-8027

David Brooks, Community Service Coordinator
(505) 412-2329

Jennifer Bartram, Teen Court Coordinator Alternative Sentencing for Juveniles
(505) 662-8099 or (505) 412-8938

Magistrate Court is a State Court, separate from the Los Alamos Municipal Court, and can be reached at (505) 662-2727.

The Municipal Court normally closes to observe the following holidays:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving, Thursday and Friday

Christmas Day

Procedures and Information

What to Expect at your Court Appearance

Learn about your rights, responsibilities, and what to expect at your Court Appearance.

Traffic Citation Procedures

Learn about the court's penalty assessments, court appearances, documentation, and services the court can provide.

Teen Court

Learn about this alternative sentencing for Juveniles.

Community Service

Community Service ordered by the Court allows for defendants to provide meaningful contributions to the Community and also to their improvement...

Defensive Driving Courses

If you have been ordered, by the court, to attend a Defensive Driving Class you have two options. You can attend a class (normally held at night or on the weekend) or you can complete a course online...

How to...

Clear A Bench Warrant

If a bench warrant has been processed for you, you have several ways to clear it.

Clear a Suspended License

If you find your license suspended, the first place to start the process to clear the suspension would be your closest Motor Vehicle Division office.

Payment Options

Penalty assessment citations may be paid by mail, online or in person at the Court Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. Your payment must be received in the Court Clerk's office within thirty (30) days from the violation date.

Public Defender Guidelines

Individuals who are charged with an offense, which includes jail time as a possible sentence and who meet financial indigence requirements may apply for a public defender...