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Criminal Defense Attorney in Albuquerque, NM. Being Charged With a Crime. Being accused of a crime can throw your life into disarray. Bring some peace of mind back to your life by hiring New Mexico criminal defense attorney William J. Cooley. When you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, your life can quickly become chaotic. While you once had friends and family, a good job, and good wages, now you might be behind bars, your friends and family may be angry with you, and you may even lose your job and income.. If You Are Arrested. William J. Cooley, has over 30 years of experience handling many types of criminal cases. He will carefully investigate your arrest to find any reason your case could be thrown out due to improper procedures and build you a strong, smart defense. We have a long record of getting charges reduced and even dismissed.. New Mexico Crimes and Penalties. New Mexico’s criminal laws and punishments can be confusing. A criminal defense attorney can answer your questions about what kinds of charges you are facing and what sorts of penalties might be imposed.. Every state has its system of classifying crimes which also identifies the statutory punishments for each classification. New Mexico has three main criminal offense classifications, in order of seriousness: felonies, misdemeanors, and petty misdemeanors. (See New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 30-1-6). Each major crime classification is defined by the extent of their imprisonment sentences. Crimes sentenced with:. Felonies Are Further Classified Into Five Different Degrees of Seriousness:. What Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Do for You?. If this is your first time being arrested, you may wonder why every state has its system of classifying crimes which also identifies the statutory punishments for each classification. You are probably worried about how this arrest will impact your life, your family, your job, and possibly your freedom. William J. Cooley can help you during this difficult time in your life. Here is what we do for you:. Investigate every detail of your case to come up with the best possible defense.File all motions on your behalf, including motions for bail.. Interview all witnesses, not just whom the state considers witnesses, and search for evidence that will help your case.. Defend you as a person, not just jump to conclusions about you based on the crime you’ve been charged with.Prepare a careful defense and fight for you in court.. Contact Criminal Lawyer William J. Cooley. Criminal convictions can haunt you for the rest of your life, so it’s likely in the best interest of your future and your freedom to get your charges reduced or completely dropped. Don’t take a risk with your future. Get in touch with criminal defense attorney William J. Cooley.

Combing intelligence, experience and compassion to provide a caring individualized representation for you.  I am personally available to answer your questions, fully investigate your matter and sucessfully litigate in court.  Free initial consulation.

Christopher A. Dodd practices primarily in the areas of criminal defense and civil rights. He has an aptitude for complex criminal matters involving digital evidence. Prior to founding Fayerberg Dodd, LLC, he was an attorney with Freedman, Boyd, Hollander, Goldberg & Urias, P.A. and the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender for four years, where he defended clients charged with homicide, computer crimes, sex crimes, and other serious offenses. While at the public defenders, he was recognized as a Champion for Indigent Defense by the Chairman of the New Mexico Public Defender Commission.. Chris has presented dozens of lectures and training seminars throughout the country on issues relating to criminal defense, pretrial litigation, digital evidence, and the defense of computer sex crimes. He has also published several articles on these topics.. Chris graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2014. He was inducted into the Order of the Coif and was awarded the Alfred L. Gausewitz Memorial Scholarship, the Irwin Stern Moise Award for Legal and Judicial Ethics, and the Clinical Legal Education Association Outstanding Student Award. After law school, Chris has continued to hone his legal skills through participation in Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, where he graduated in September 2017.

Chris graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2009 where he received the 2009 Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy from the American Bankruptcy Institute.  He earned his undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University in 1998 in Fishery Biology.. Chris is a member of the Bankruptcy section of the State Bar of New Mexico where he practices primarily in bankruptcy representing individual and small business debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 cases.. Chris is admitted in the State Bar of New Mexico and the US District Court, District of New Mexico, and holds memberships in the American Bar Association, the Albuquerque Bar Association, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. He also served in the US Air Force, 1990 – 1994.. Chris is also a husband and a father of two girls.  When not spending time with his family he plays computer, console, and table-top games.  He also likes to read, fly fish, camp, and play guitar.

Caruso Law Offices exclusively represents individuals with personal injury and wrongful death claims against insurance companies and large corporations. By only handling one type of case--personal injury and wrongful death from motor vehicle accidents and crashes--we can focus our entire law practice on helping those who are injured as a result of the negligence of another person or corporation.. Every day we handle only car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, semi truck accidents, tractor trailer accidents, 18 wheeler accidents, big rig accidents, highway accidents.  We are proficient in CA and NM traffic laws and commercial vehicle laws as well as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and other DOT laws and regulations.. Over the past few years we have had jury verdicts of $7.4 million, $5.8 million and settlements as high as $12 million on a single case.  We accept referrals from out of state attorneys, and we are licensed in all the courts of California and New Mexico.. As a former insurance company attorney with over 32 years of experience,  personal injury Attorney Mark Caruso knows the "ins-and-outs" of the insurance claims practice.  He will help you get the most money possible on your personal injury claim. As an insurance company attorney, Caruso's job was to find ways to pay people as little as possible.  He now uses his experience to get you the most money possible as quickly as possible. Contact him at or at. Our main office in Albuquerque is located Albuquerque and our satellite offices are located in Rio Rancho, NM and ONtario, CA.   We offer after-hours, weekend and in-home appointments.  All initial consultations with an attorney are free and without obligation.  We can also help you with transportation to/from our office.. Mark Caruso is a 1982 graduate with honors from Pepperdine University School of Law in California.  He was licensed as an attorney in California in 1982, and he was licensed as an attorney in New Mexico since 1987.. Because Caruso Law Office's entire staff only handles personal injury and wrongful death claims from motor vehicle accidents and crashes, we focus our entire practice on one area of law.  Our staff of lawyers and paralegals have all been personally trained by Mark Caruso to maximize money for our clients.  That's why we get such high ratings from our clients after we settle their personal injury claim.. Please call Caruso Law Offices today at at our main office and ask to speak with attorney Mark Caruso or one of the attorneys at the firm.  There is no obligation, and all calls are confidential.  We hope to hear from you soon, but most importantly we pray a quick recovery from any personal injuries and comfort if you suffered a death in your family.

Born in Chicago, I first came to New Mexico as a young boy as a family trip. In 2011, I returned to New Mexico as a judicial extern for Chief Judge Starzynski of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico, fell in love with bankruptcy law, and fell in love with New Mexico all over again. Since then, my family has relocated to New Mexico as well, and I have settled down here. Professionally, my work primarily focuses on commercial bankruptcy law and creditor's rights. My typical clients are regional banks and small businesses. I have served as Chair of the State Bar of New Mexico Bankruptcy Law Section, Co-Chair of the American Bankruptcy Institute's Young & New Members Committee, and recently founded the New Mexico chapter of Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE), a national non-profit dedicated to educating young adults about how to manage their finances.

Bobbie embraces her cases with a thoughtful passion for each client’s individual needs and concerns. She then works diligently to create the best options for resolving the last chapter of their marriage.. Bobbie’s commitment to families is evident not only in her case work, but also in the time she spends working with organizations and within the Court system to decrease the animosity in family law and find solutions for families in transition.. The New Mexico native was born and raised in Farmington, and grew up in a family business. This experience gives her an intimate understanding of the dynamics in cases that involve family businesses.

Bert Parnall graduated from UNM Law School and became licensed in 1997. After prosecuting for four years, he transitioned to helping victims of crime and negligence as a plaintiffs' personal injury lawyer. He opened Parnall Law in 2009 and has since developed the law firm into a thriving organization of 13 lawyers and 95 total team members. Dedicated to its mission, Parnall Law also lives by its values, the five “T”s, helping it win multiple “Top Places to Work” from the Albuquerque Journal and “Best Places to Work” from Albuquerque Business First. The Parnall Team also enjoys contributing to MADD, Rotary, Make-A-Wish, Children’s Grief Center, and multiple other charities. Parnall Law has recovered over $400 million for wrongfully injured clients.

Benjamin Decker is the founder of Decker Law Office. He is a licensed attorney with years of experience in civil litigation, trials and administrative practice.. In 2016, Ben was awarded the “AV Preeminent” Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest peer rating possible by Martindale-Hubbell for an attorney. This rating signifies that Ben’s fellow attorneys rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.. Ben brings you the benefit of having helped hundreds of individuals win the social security benefits they deserve. He also has extensive litigation experience representing plaintiffs and defendants, having worked for one of New Mexico’s largest social security disability firms and one of the nation’s 100 largest insurance defense/corporate law firms. As a defense attorney, he has represented many businesses in a diverse range of cases, including, for example, auto retailers in consumer disputes, grocery retailers in slip-and-fall accidents, and a jewelry store in a wrongful death claim.. Ben founded Decker Law Office with a vision to build a cutting-edge practice that employs modern technology to meet client needs and achieve better, faster results. By using state of the art software Ben is able to make sure that cases are always on track and that his clients are always kept informed. Ben believes that communication is important to ensuring that he has a good relationship with his clients and maximizing favorable outcomes.. Ben lives in Albuquerque with his wife and their daughter. In their free time, Ben and his family love to ride their bikes, ski, travel, and go to the Albuquerque Bio Park. Ben attributes his success to his positive attitude, hard work, and loving family.

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.  Matt Vance has spent over 25 years in the legal industry and has experience negotiating, litigating, and even arbitrating cases.  We pursue and, when needed, sue the bad guys to hold them responsible for their actions and accountable for the harms they cause. We are a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm which means we fight for individuals hurt or harmed when someone or a company acts to break a law or needlessly endangers you. If you or a loved one has been involved in any vehicle accident, including trucking crash, or other incident, Albuquerque personal injury lawyer Matthew Vance is ready to help you.

Barry G. Porter has over 20 years as a criminal defense attorney and constitutional warrior.  He has done over 90 jury trials and hundreds of substantive motions before the courts of New Mexico and Hawaii.. He is currently a founding partner in the law firm of Burgess & Porter Law, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Attorney Kevin P. Holmes is an experienced trial attorney who’s quickly earned a reputation as a smart, hard-working, fierce advocate for justice.. He's a military veteran and a devoted husband and father.. Kevin’s represented clients in multi-million dollar wrongful death cases, complex medical malpractice cases, and catastrophic injury claims . And he’s litigated cases that garnered national and international media attention.. Kevin’s tried and won cases in state district courts, litigated and won cases before the New Mexico Supreme Court, and swiftly obtained resolution for his clients in cases in Federal court.. Now, Kevin is available to represent injured New Mexicans and their families in New Mexico.. Education. Kevin graduated near the top of his class from the University of New Mexico School of law.  He earned magna cum laude honors and was inducted into the prestigious Order of the Coif (a national honor society for law graduates), and he was selected to the Dean’s List nearly every semester.. Kevin was the captain of the school’s mock trial team, and his classmates gave him the Clarence Darrow Award–selecting him as the classmate they would call if they ever needed a lawyer.  He also won the A.H. McCleod and J. Roehl prizes for excellence in trial advocacy.. Experience. Kevin’s first job out of law school was as an attorney-law clerk for Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels on the New Mexico Supreme Court.  Kevin served as a law clerk for Chief Justice Daniels for two years, helping draft opinions that would become the “law of the land” in New Mexico’s highest court.  Kevin’s experience as an appellate law clerk gives him an advantage in cases at all levels.  He knows how to take a case all the way to the top, and he knows what to do in a trial to make sure the jury’s verdict stands.. After serving as a law clerk at the New Mexico Supreme Court, Kevin became a prosecutor in Albuquerque, where he prosecuted serious violent offenses including murders, rapes, kidnappings, and armed robberies.  Kevin gained substantial trial experience while serving as a prosecutor.  He tried more than twice as many cases as the average prosecutor at the time, and he quickly gained a reputation as a talented trial advocate who was to be respected.. After Kevin gained significant trial experience, the UNM School of Law invited him to be an adjunct professor.  For years now, Kevin has co-taught Trial Practice Workshop, instructing the next generation of trial lawyers while honing his own trial skills at the same time.. After serving as a prosecutor, Kevin joined the office of McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya, & Love, PA, where he worked under the guidance and tutelage of legendary trial lawyer Randi McGinn and the other stellar plaintiff’s attorneys there.  It was there that Kevin learned how to investigate and prosecute cases on behalf of injured people, and he has taken the invaluable lessons learned there and brought them to his own practice.. After two great years with MCML, PA, Kevin returned to public service as a prosecutor before starting Holmes Law Firm, P.C., where he fights insurance companies and big corporations every day on behalf of ordinary New Mexicans and where he represents disabled veterans in their VA disability claims nationwide.. If you need help, contact Holmes Law Firm, P.C., and schedule a free, no-obligation first meeting with Kevin.

Attorney Feliz Martone has represented disabled individuals for over a decade.  She represents adults and children applying for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits.. Feliz earned her law degree at the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2005.  Since 2008, Feliz has worked exclusively representing disability claimants in New Mexico at hearings with an Administrative Law Judge, and appeal unfavorable decisions in U.S. District Court.. Feliz is the managing attorney at Martone Law Firm, and oversees the legal staff.  Feliz is bilingual in English and Spanish.

As a former social worker, I know that supporting clients emotionally is equally important as knowing the law and how to fight a case in trial. The criminal justice system can be very traumatizing. I help clients understand their rights, the options we have to fight the case, and support them in getting their lives back on track.

As a former insurance defense attorney, I know how best to protect your interests, build a strong case for you, and ensure insurance companies treat you fairly.  While I am from Southeast New Mexico with an office in Albuquerque, I represent injured workers all over New Mexico.  Let NM Workers' Compensation Attorneys LLC help you.

As a criminal defense lawyer, Lee has dedicated her skills to protecting the constitutional rights and liberties of her clients. Before re-locating to New Mexico in 2001, Lee practiced in South Dakota.  While serving on various committees and boards, Lee has been a tireless advocate for the rights of accused and convicted persons.  Her service on the South Dakota Elections Board resulted in significant changes in South Dakota law concerning the voting rights of convicted felons. As the Chair of the South Dakota Criminal Law Committee she recommended many needed changes in the law and procedure in South Dakota.. Lee’s special legal interests include medical, DNA and psychological evidence.. Lee is a wife, mom, step-mom and grandma and step-grandma.  She has a dog and 2 cats. Her hobbies include downhill skiing, politics, reading and cooking.

Arun Melwani is the founder of Melwani Law, P.C. He decided to devote his practice to serving the needs of individuals and families in debt crisis after learning early on that these individuals lacked competent and affordable representation.. While in law school, he served as Administrative Editor of the Natural Resources Journal. Additionally, he interned for a federal bankruptcy judge in the District of New Mexico and worked as an attorney for a local bankruptcy trustee and at a large consumer bankruptcy firm prior to opening his own practice in late 2004. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and is a graduate of the “Max Gardner Bankruptcy Boot Camp,” an intensive training for attorneys who focus on consumer bankruptcy and consumer bankruptcy litigation.. Mr. Melwani has filed proceedings under Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code. He is admitted to practice in all Courts throughout the state of New Mexico. Melwani Law, P.C. attorneys have successfully represented thousands of individuals throughout the state of New Mexico in obtaining debt relief. Mr. Melwani is very knowledgeable in the areas of consumer bankruptcy. Contact him today and he can help you regain financial control and make a fresh star

Amanda Navarro is a graduate of the University of Idaho where she graduated with a Juris Doctorate. She has experience working in the Bernalillo Court District Attorney’s Office and her strong litigation skills make her an exceptional leader for the team of family law attorneys in Albuquerque at the Justice Legal Group. Amanda is an avid reader and a community service volunteer.

Alisha Maestas has been practicing law for over 15 years and has exclusive experience as a former top prosecutor.  Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Alisha Maestas was a Bernalillo County Deputy District Attorney and was responsible for all types of criminal offenses. Much of her time was spent prosecuting major crimes where she handled murder cases and violent crimes and domestic violence cases as well as complex drug trafficking cases.  She was also a supervising attorney at the District Attorney's Office. Ms. Maestas has argued dozens of motions to dismiss and has extensive trial experience. Ms. Maestas provides effective and aggressive representation.

Albuquerque Criminal & DWI/DUI Attorney Tony Spratley brings his Military experience as a JAG to criminal matters for residents of Albuquerque that need a criminal defense lawyer.

Albuquerque attorney, Parrish Collins, has been practicing law since 1989 following graduation from Duke University School of Law.   Parrish handles focuses primarily on cases involving serious personal injuries and wrongful death.  He also handles criminal and DWI defense matters.. Parrish represents personal injury and wrongful death clients and their families throughout New Mexico.  His criminal and DWI defense practice is limited primarily to Albuquerque and the surrounding counties.. Parrish‘s New Mexico personal injury and accident cases run the spectrum from automobile accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice,  slip & fall accidents, premises liability, nursing home neglect & abuse and wrongful death.. Parrish feels fortunate to to represent clients with their personal injury and criminal/DWI matters. Our clients, whether criminal defendants, or the victims and families of those suffering personal injury or wrongful death, are typically facing the hardest of times when they come to our firm.  We are grateful for the trust that our clients place in us.. It is privilege to serve our clients who often find the odds stacked against them either by the often oppressive tactics of insurance companies or the vast resources of the State.   Parrish, and all of the attorneys and staff at Collins & Collins, P.C.  do their best to help them through these difficult times and most of all to insure that they are treated fairly from beginning to end by the other side.

Albert N. Thiel, Jr. received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Philosophy in 1970 from St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Md. After serving in U.S. Army Intelligence from 1970 to 1973, he studied law at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1976.. He completed a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance in 1983 at the Robert O. Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico.. Al was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar and to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico in 1976. He was admitted to the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in 1980, and to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982. Al was a member of a Los Angeles litigation firm and headed the firm's Albuquerque office before joining Will Ferguson & Associates in 1999. Since 1983, his primary area of emphasis has been personal injury litigation.

Adrian O. Vega is a trial attorney and founding partner of Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, specializing in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases involving children and adults. He has achieved multimillion-dollar results in complex cases, including birth injuries, workplace accidents, semi-truck crashes, product liability, drunk driving-related incidents, and medical negligence.. Adrian carefully selects cases that promote accountability and community safety, often taking on corporations and entities whose negligence caused preventable harm. His goal is to create lasting change through legal advocacy, holding wrongdoers responsible while helping victims and families recover.. At just 27, six months after passing the bar, Adrian tried his first wrongful death case on behalf of a minor. Shortly after, he helped secure a multimillion-dollar verdict for the family of a motorcyclist killed by a drunk driver. His early career as an Assistant District Attorney, where he prosecuted numerous jury trials for domestic violence and other crimes, shaped his passion for justice and victim advocacy.. Adrian grew up in Grants, New Mexico, near Mt. Taylor. He earned degrees in Criminology and Philosophy from the University of New Mexico, where he also completed his Juris Doctor.

According to an article in the New Mexico Bar Bulletin, Jan “Helped spearhead collaborative divorce, a process aimed at helping families resolve the legal, emotional, financial and parenting aspects of divorce without resorting to litigation” She frequently lectures on Collaborative Divorce topics for Continuing Legal Education Seminars in New Mexico for attorneys, financial and mental health experts.. Jan handles multi-layered cases involving business valuation, high profile and professional goodwill, multi-state businesses, prenuptial agreements and tax issues. Her practice focuses on providing sound legal advice while protecting the privacy and compassion her clients need.. In addition to serving on numerous committees, over her thirty plus year career, Jan has freely given her time to the New Mexico Bar Association by serving as a speaker, lecturer and author of materials for Continuing Legal Education seminars held across the state. Jan has lectured on such topics as Collaborative Divorce, litigation divorce, adoption, domestic violence, COBRA issues, forensics, business valuation and professionalism.

A practicing attorney for over 13 years, Jessica C. Roth specializes in all areas of Family Law including: divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, division of property and collaborative practice.. Jessica is a native of Greenwich, Connecticut. In 1997, she completed her undergraduate degree at Syracuse University with a dual major in Information Management & Technology and Public Relations. Jessica earned her law degree from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia in 2005.. After graduating from law school, Jessica followed her family out to New Mexico where she was admitted to the bar in September 2005. In 2013 Jessica added a board certification in Family Law to her resume, having completed over 72 hours of additional training in her field and having secured peer and judicial recommendations from within the New Mexico legal community. She was selected as a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star in 2015.. Jessica’s professional philosophy is that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to Family Law. Every client is different and every situation clients may find themselves in is unique. As such, Jessica takes time to get to know her clients’ personal motivations & goals and adapts her representation to meet their needs.. Clients describe Jessica as “engaged” & “compassionate” and commend her as “a champion in the courtroom” and “a beacon of hope” during difficult times in their lives.. Outside of work, Jessica is a proud aunt to two nieces and a devoted pet parent to Boston Terrier Scarlet Begonia. In her free time, Jessica is an avid knitter and loves European travel, the NY Mets and Orange Basketball.