Bernalillo, New Mexico Lawyers

L. Darlene Weed has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and aggressive legal solutions for clients.

A former Prosecutor for Sandoval and Valencia counties, Ms. Weed opened Weed Law Firm as a General Practice offering Civil Dispute representation, Criminal Defense and Mediation. She is well-versed in all aspects of criminal law and is currently on the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel representing defendants charged with federal criminal violations.

Additionally, Ms. Weed works closely with families in contact with Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), and lends her expertise to Family Law, Employment Law, Contract Law, Administrative Law, Kinship/Guardianship,...

Emma Whitley is an attorney at the New Mexico Legal Group handling divorce and family law cases. Emma graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico and received her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

Jessica Roth is an attorney at the New Mexico Legal Group in Albuquerque. Jessica handles divorce, child custody, child support, and complex property division.

Anita Sanchez is a partner at Sanchez & Pinon, Rio Rancho's injury Attorneys. She has been practicing for 15 years. She has experience trying cases in metro, district and federal courts in New Mexico. Ms. Sanchez has focused her practice in personal injury and works in helping those who were injured recover damages for their injuries and losses. She has experience working for insurance companies in the past and knows how to advocate for her clients to help them recover their complete damages. Ms. Sanchez believes in diligent, compassionate and thorough representation of her clients in Rio...

Cynthia Payne is a criminal defense attorney in New Mexico. Cynthia joined the New Mexico Legal Group in 2005 to handle DWI defense and criminal cases. She is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and is a board member of the State Bar’s Criminal Law Section.

Dan Dougherty served 23 years as both an Army and Air Force pilot. He flew Army helicopters in Vietnam and Air Force cargo planes during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His final AF assignment was as Chief of the branch at the Air Force’s Safety Center conducting and managing aircraft accident investigations and associated AF-wide flight safety programs. After retirement, he became a business owner and consultant to business entities and the Air Force teaching week-long seminars on behavioral safety programs; and also did several accident investigations for both plaintiff and defendant law firms. In 1998, he was accepted...

Mark Caruso and Caruso Law Offices only handle personal injury and wrongful death claims. This lets us focus our entire practice just on personal injury and wrongful death, and explains why we are so good at what we do. The majority of our new clients are referred to our firm by former clients, other attorneys who don't handle personal injury claims and insurance agents. A former insurance comapany attorney, Mark Caruso now works for victims with personal injuries and families suffering the wrongful death of their loved one to get the maximum amount possible from the insurance...

Amber Weeks is a Partner at Noble & Vrapi, P.A. Ms. Weeks is passionate about breaking barriers and changing the lives of immigrants, lifting the fear from her clients' shoulders so that they can walk down the street, care for their families, and live their lives without fear. She is experienced in cases involving family petitions, permanent residence, naturalization and citizenship, waivers, removal proceedings, U visas for victims of crimes, vacating criminal convictions, and other immigration matters. One of her most notable cases was the first impression published case successfully challenging mandatory detention of immigrants in Melero Valdez v. Terry,...

I grew up in central Mexico and am fluent in both the Spanish Language and Culture. I clerked under John W. Lawit before graduating from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Upon graduation, I was contracted as the Managing Attorney for an Immigration law firm in Albuquerque and have practiced as a Managing Attorney since being barred in New Mexico. I found that many immigrants were disenfranchised in more than just legalization of their immigration status but also in access to justice in general. Seeing this lack of access to justice confirmed in my mind and heart that...

HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION AT WORK. WAGE VIOLATIONS. OVERTIME LAWS.
Workplace law is tricky and the consequences of not following the law are serious. I represent individuals and small business owners when they need employment law help. Whether you are a business owner trying to do the right thing, or a person who has suffered from discrimination or pay violations, you need a strong lawyer on your side.

CAR ACCIDENTS, WRONGFUL DEATH. PERSONAL INJURY.
The types of injuries I deal with can create a ripple effect that changes everything for a whole family in an instant. I understand and have...

Carlos N. Martinez is the Managing Partner and co-owner of Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC, a law firm assisting families in New Mexico in areas of divorce, child cusotdy, kinship guardianship, grandparent visitation, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements and child support issues. Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC also helps clients in the arears of cannabis law, personal injury, drone law litigation and business litigation and consulting.

Carlos’s experience in complex family law litigation and business background are invaluable assets when it comes to explaining the nuances of family law, utilizing strategic financial planning, and ultimately achieving a favorable resolution...

During his 37 years of legal practice, Terrence Revo has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars in personal injury settlements and verdict awards for thousands of clients. His effectiveness in the courtroom and at the negotiating table is built upon his vision in seeing the pathway to successful resolution of his client’s claims while avoiding the roadblocks. Terry is known for guiding his clients with professionalism and compassion, qualities that he refined while earning his master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.

I'm a smart, hard-working, honest lawyer who is fearless in court. I accept cases across New Mexico.

I'm a native New Mexican, a military veteran, and a devoted husband and father.

I've served as an attorney for the New Mexico Supreme Court, as a prosecutor prosecuting violent felony crimes, and as a civil attorney in one of the most prestigious plaintiff's firms in the country.

I look at cases from all angles and prepare every case as if I expect it to go to trial. As a result, judges and insurance companies take me seriously and treat my clients well.

Jill Douthett is an AV-rated attorney who moved to New Mexico after 20 years of practicing law in Philadelphia, where she handled class action antitrust and securities fraud litigation, labor and employment, construction matters and insurance coverage claims for a variety of Fortune 500 companies and the City of Philadelphia. Her practice now concentrates on business law and litigation; business formations and corporate governance; franchising, distribution and licensing agreements; commercial leasing and real estate; venture capital and other investment agreements; and assisting clients who are buying or selling businesses. She received her J.D. from the University of Virginia and...

What makes a lawyer who is selected for multiple years as one of the best in the U.S in family law? A blend of many things: After earning his law degree Brian became licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico in 1991, and since, he also became certified to practice in multiple Federal District and Appellate courts in the country. In addition to completing litigation training in both with the US Army and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Program, Brian is a trained and experienced litigator. He conducted dozens of criminal trials, as...

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Law Office of Matthew Vance, P.C., is a law firm committed to fighting for real people hurt or harmed by the careless or reckless conduct of others. It takes just a few seconds for an accident or incident to happen, but it can take years for a victim to recover from the physical and emotional harm suffered due to someone else’s careless or reckless conduct. A tragic sudden death or catastrophic injuries can result from avoidable accidents caused by negligence. Our firm fights for you - to hold the negligent and reckless...

Michael grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Michael was awarded his Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity University with an emphasis in teaching political science. Out of college he began teaching at a Montessori School in San Antonio. While teaching in San Antonio he attained his Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology. This background translates seamlessly into the legal world.

Michael met his wife Heather in San Antonio, who was from Albuquerque, and he followed her home. Once he moved to Albuquerque, Michael taught Humanities at Amy Biehl High School. While at Amy Biehl Michael was the first teacher from New Mexico selected for...

Tamara Couture is the Senior Attorney at Couture Law. She has a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She matriculated into Occidental College for her Bachelor’s degree and received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Professional Writing from the University of New Mexico, magna cum laude.

Tamara is a highly trained and experienced mediator. She is a recipient of the Judge Oliver Seth Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before becoming an attorney, her professional career...

Dominguez Law is a respected and powerful resource in the legal community. Our managing partner, attorney Paul M. Dominguez, has multifaceted legal experience and a mastery of advanced technology. He is 100 percent devoted to litigation and never wavers in the face of corporate or government power.

In addition to his exceptional results in a multitude of personal injury and mass tort cases, attorney Dominguez is active in the legal community, belonging to the State Bar of New Mexico, Albuquerque Bar Association, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association, American Association of Justice and State Bar of Texas.

Our practice is always about people....

Brady C. Pofahl is a lifelong resident of New Mexico who represents New Mexicans throughout the State with their personal injury claims.
After High School, he attended the University of New Mexico where he attained his undergraduate degree with honors. Following his degree, his desire to help others led him to attend the University Of New Mexico School Of Law. Mr. Pofahl was an editor with the NM Law Review and published a law review article. In 1998, he graduated with honors.
For two years, Mr. Pofahl practiced insurance defense law and then began representing victims of negligence through Personal Injury...

30 Years of Courtroom Trial Experience - We Know What It Takes to Win.

When you need a lawyer, you want someone who’s smart, aggressive, and experienced, with a proven history of success; an attorney you can trust who's committed to getting you the results you need. We’d like to put our extensive legal experience to work for you.

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Practice Areas: Divorce, Custody & Family Law; Aggressive Criminal Defense; Business Disputes & Civil Lawsuits; Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death; Medical Malpractice

I am a partner with Findlay, & Dziak, LLC (BFD Lawyers). We are a general practice law firm that offers a variety of legal services. With an office in Albuquerque, we can help clients with issues ranging from bankruptcy, business law, contract drafting & review, criminal defense, divorce, DWI defense, estate planning, family law, personal injury, probate, real estate, taxes, and more.

Olsi Vrapi is the managing partner at Noble & Vrapi P.A. He was born and raised in Albania and first came to the United States as a student in 1999. He is an immigrant himself and has undergone the immigration process himself so he understands what our clients are going through from personal experience. Mr. Vrapi graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Political Science and Spanish in 2003. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2006. Mr. Vrapi...

James E. Dory is an experienced probate and estate planning attorney (trusts and wills) . He also practices in the areas of estate administration, civil litigation, and civil appeals. He has served Albuquerque's Westside, Rio Rancho, Sandoval County, and all parts of New Mexico since 2009. Born in Pasadena, CA, James has had a lifelong interest in sports, history, and law. He naturally landed in the history departments of the University of New Mexico and Saint Louis University, where he studied medieval history. In 2006, he entered the University of New Mexico School of Law and graduated in 2009, Since...

AFFORDABLE ATTORNEY FEES FOR CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY. 30+ Years Experience as a New Mexico Lawyer. State Wide Bankruptcy Legal Services Available For Individuals. Free Initial Consultation. Affordable and Reasonable Payment Terms Available. Evening and Weekend Appointments Available. Abogado de Bancarrota - Bilingual Attorney. Law Practice Limited To CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CASES: Consumer Personal Bankruptcy - Chapter 7 for individuals. I travel to All CREDITOR MEETINGS held in either Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Santa Fe Or Roswell (scheduled by the bankruptcy court clerk's office according to the county where you reside). OFFICE LOCATION: 2701 San Pedro NE,...

I am a third generation attorney with experience in working at my family's law firm and then branching out to own a commercial enterprise in New York, then expanding on my business and legal experience to become a founding member of three law firms and several holding companies. I have been a board of directors' member as well as officer of several profit and not for profit corporations, LLC's and LP's involving real estate, grandparents rights, family law and commercial/residential entities. As a practicing attorney, my professional emphasis has been family law, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, and...

A native of Roswell, New Mexico, McKenzie St. Denis refuses to confess to her alien roots, but we know they exist.

Mrs. St. Denis, has an eclectic legal career ranging from being a prosecutor for the New Mexico Medical Board to representing parents in abuse and neglect cases. Include securing Medicaid benefits, water law, business litigation, and asylum law and you have a glimpse of what Mrs. St. Denis’ legal career has been, thus far.

Mrs. St. Denis, began her legal career in California, but returned to the Land of Enchantment to be closer to her family (and to be...

Michael J. Doyle became an Albuquerque personal injury attorney because he truly believes that everybody is equal under the law. Individuals or companies who break the law should be held legally and financially responsible. If you’ve been injured by a negligent party, Michael can help you assert your rights. He dedicates his entire practice to protecting the injured and helping them fight for the compensation they deserve. As a passionate advocate, he gets to know each client to understand their struggles and their goals. Michael is married with two children and is active in the community.

Representing victims of intentional, reckless and negligent crimes and other wrongdoing, Bert Parnall and his team of experienced trial lawyers have helped thousands of victims of injury caused by violence to obtain proper compensation for damages suffered, focusing on helping clients achieve vindication and validation through their “day in court.” Mr. Parnall has dedicated himself to standing up for, and standing with, those victimized by violent criminals. Parnall Law’s team of attorneys and support staff uses intelligent, compassionate and determined advocacy to effectively maximize reimbursement of the value of each client’s harm, and the wrong that caused it – whether...

Leslie D. Maxwell was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and practices primarily in bankruptcy and commercial law at Walker & Associates, P.C. She received her B.A. in Anthropology from Emory University in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2006. At UNM, she was a judicial extern for the Hon. James S. Starzynski, former Bankruptcy Judge for the District of New Mexico. Except for a brief stint in insurance defense litigation, Ms. Maxwell has practiced primarily in bankruptcy law since 2006. Ms. Maxwell is a member...

Criminal Defense providing Aggressive Criminal Defense in areas of Violent crimes, DWI, MVD hearings, Domestic Violence, Drug and Property Crimes. Misdemeanor, Felony and Juvenile Cases. I have over a decade of experience in criminal law. I am a former prosecutor and know the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. I will work hard to maximize your chances at a positive result in your case. WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS AND PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR A FREE INITIAL CASE REVIEW CALL (505) 798-2522

AV RATING: Vaughn Thomas has been top-ranked since 1989 by the intenational lawyer rating firm of Martindale Hubbell. PRACTICE AREAS: Business Law, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Exit Strategies, Estate and Tax Planning, Oil & Gas.

Lewis Terr has spent the majority of his legal career serving government entities, first a municipality in the metropolitan Boston area and recently the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, representing it for the past 20 years in all its tax programs, including property tax, as well as service to the Motor Vehicle Division in various matters related to drivers and vehicles, such as driver license revocations and motor vehicle dealer and auto recycler compliance. Mr. Terr has extensive experience in administrative hearings, regulatory compliance, protests, and litigation. Mr. Terr spent some years in private practice serving clients largely unfamiliar...