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I am a second-generation lawyer from Madison, WI, who moved to Albuquerque in 1999.  Watching my dad as a lawyer growing up fashioned my own practice and approach to people.  A good lawyer needs to listen to their client to find out what is important and ferrout out important facts that will help your case.   lWhile I handle your family law case, I will present you with options, the likely outcomes, and my own advice about how to proceed with your case.  By working together we can maximize the positive outcome in your family law case.. Many times, I know with your divorce I am handling one of the most important events of your life.  My care, concern and effort are focused on helping you achieve your goals in this fight.   To exceed your expectations is my unabashed goal.  If you are going through tough times and need help, I urge you to give my office a call.

Heather M. LeBlanc has been a staunch advocate for criminal defendants since earning her bar admission in 2008. From first appearances to jury verdicts, she has managed a broad spectrum of cases—including DUI, domestic violence, robbery, and homicide—often in high-stakes settings. Known for her fierce courtroom presence and meticulous preparation, Ms. LeBlanc continually earns referrals and accolades from peers and clients alike. Beyond her practice, she has guided the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association as a board member and co-chair of its Education and Professional Improvement Committee, developing statewide CLE programs to sharpen attorneys’ trial skills. At the UNM School of Law, she further shapes tomorrow’s defense lawyers as an adjunct professor of Criminal Law in Practice and Evidence and Trial Practice. When you need a defender who combines deep experience with genuine compassion, Heather M. LeBlanc is ready to fight for your rights—contact her office for a complimentary consultation.

For almost thirty years, John Samore has emphasized professional competence and personal service.  After ten years in a general law, Mr. Samore  focused his practice almost entirely on two challenging areas: families in crisis and defending persons accused of criminal conduct.     Mr. Samore acquired his appreciation for the law from his father, Edward, who practiced 57 years.  Both gentlemen  graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law.  Admitted to practice in New Mexico in 1989, John Samore has effectively represented almost 1000 accused of criminal conduct and handled 300 family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and time-sharing.  As with any of the state's best attorneys, his clients have found successful results at the trial, pre-trial, and appellate levels.  He believes a case is built by personally working closely with each client.  Respect for the personal struggle of the entire families is always a paramount concern     Mr. Samore has served as  member or officer of many recognized professional organizations including the Medical Review Panel, New Mexico Criminal Defense Attorney Association, and the state bar.  He twice served terms as Chair of the Medical Review Panel, New Mexico Criminal Defense Attorney Association, Professionalism Committee for nine years, and Fee Arbitration Committee for sixteen years.  He has his Masters Degree in Business Labor Law and J. D. from University of Iowa in 1980 and was admitted to United States Supreme Court 1981, New Mexico Bar 1989.  Mr. Samore has spoken to professional organizations on various matters including trial practice, minority representation, and defending DWI. Fresh out of law school, John twice ran in the Olympic Trials, representing the USA in seven international meets, and earning two national championships himself.  He and his wife have six children and three grandchildren.

Erlinda is a former federal and state prosecutor with vast experience as a litigator.  She began her career as a state prosecutor where she handled cases involving drug offenses to murder.  She then took that expereince to the United States Attorney's Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she handled organized crime drug enforcement task force cases and federal drug cases.  She is a highly skilled and expereinced trial attorney.  For over the past 8 years, she has been representing clients almost exclusively in federal court.  She's a zealous advocate for her clients.

Donald F. Harris, known as Don Harris, is the Senior Attorney at New Mexico Financial & Family Law, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise in estate planning, family law, probate, and creditors’ rights. Don has practiced law since 1990 and has received significant recognition for his reputation in the legal community and his service to clients.. Don is an AV-rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible, and is among the small percentage of lawyers selected by Southwest Super Lawyers. His career is marked by numerous accolades, including the Client Platinum Champion Award from Martindale Hubbell. Don is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar and the Former President of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar. He has been appointed several times to serve on judicial selection panels. Additionally, the American Board of Certification announced that Don has successfully completed the requirements for national certification in Creditors’ Rights Law, highlighting his expertise in the bankruptcy field.. As a four-term City Councilor for District 9 in Albuquerque, Don provided funding for significant projects in District 9, including parks, community centers, and public safety facilities. He sponsored legislation setting aside 2% of the bond program for open space and the Balloon Landing Task Force.. Born in Delmont, PA, Don is a devoted Steelers and Pirates fan. His family moved to Connecticut during his high school years, and he later attended the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford. There, he served as the Operations Director of the college radio station and hosted a morning jazz program.. Outside of his legal career, he is a passionate musician, playing the saxophone at jam sessions and singing in a barbershop-style quartet with his son. He also enjoys hiking, traveling, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise.. With a career that spans over three decades, Don remains committed to providing exceptional legal services to his clients. His dedication to his profession, combined with his passion for music and a healthy lifestyle, underscores his belief in a balanced and fulfilling life. Don’s clients appreciate not only his legal acumen but also his genuine care and commitment to their well-being. At New Mexico Financial & Family Law, Don continues to be a pillar of strength, expertise, and compassion for all those he serves.

Don Johnson Jr. is licensed to practice law in the state of California, the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Courts and the state of New Mexico.  He has a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Golden Gate University School of Law.  Mr. Johnson also studied European Union law and Remedies at the University of Paris X.. Don Johnson Jr. earned a Bachelor in Science from the University of New Mexico ().  Graduating Cum Laude overall and Cum Laude in Psychology, Mr. Johnson was in the top 10% of his class and held a 4.0 GPA in his major.  Mr. Johnson was president of the psychology honors society, vice president of Delta Sigma Phi () and Golden Key recipient ().. Before joining Johnson Family Law P.C., Mr. Johnson owned a law office in Oakland, California and San Francisco, California.  The Law Office of Don Johnson Jr. focused on cases in Family Law and Criminal Defense.. Mr. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to Johnson Family Law P.C.  Having served over nine years in the United States Navy as an Officer, he has held several positions.

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.

Brent was named one of the National Trial Lawyers Associations "Top 40 Under 40" attorneys in New Mexico for 2012 and again in 2014. He was also named a Rising Star for the Southwestern United States by SuperLawyers in 2014 and again in 2015. He is licensed to practice law throughout all of New Mexico and has been admitted to practice in both United States District Court for the District of New Mexico and also United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.. Brent is a native New Mexican, born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He spent his childhood in Albuquerque and graduated Valley High School in 1998. He then enlisted in the United States Army and became a paratrooper. A year after arriving in his regular unit, Brent was one of four men in his battalion to earn the coveted Expert Infantryman's Badge, a symbol of tactical and technical proficiency. It was with the 82nd Airborne Division that Brent served in Kosovo as a radiotelephone operator on a scout sniper team. Following his service with the Army, he enrolled at Campbell University and enlisted in the North Carolina Army National Guard. After completing his first semester of college, he was deployed to Afghanistan.. Upon his return to North Carolina, Brent continued his studies at Campbell University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration. In 2006, Mr. Ferrel returned home to attend the University of New Mexico School of Law. He graduated in May of 2009. While at Law School, Mr. Ferrel was one of four students to win a spot on the University of New Mexico School of Law 2009 National Trial Competition Team.

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.

As an attorney, I understand what it means to go through conflict. I've seen many heartbreaking cases, but the reason why I persist is that  I try and do my best for the families that have been wronged in the past. I am the voice for those who have been silenced. As an attorney, my work is fulfilled when those families whom I've helped is justified.

As a partner at McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA, Katie Curry is proud to represent clients against large companies and corporations. She primarily focuses her personal injury practice on medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, premises and product liability, and auto and truck accident cases. The driving force of her practice is her eagerness to improve the health and safety of all New Mexico residents.Ms. Curry cares deeply about her community and devotes time to bettering it. For one, she is a member of the New Mexico Supreme Court Committee on Uniform Jury Instructions on Civil Cases and a board member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Further, she held membership to the American Inns of Court from 2004 to 2005.. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in French and news-editorial journalism, Ms. Curry attended the University of New Mexico School of Law. There, she earned the academic honors of Order of the Coif and made the dean's list while working toward her Juris Doctor degree. She has remained passionate about protecting her clients’ rights ever since she was first admitted to practice law in 2006.. The care Ms. Curry has for clients and her commitment to justice has won her acclaim from Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®: Rising Stars, The Best Lawyers in America© by Best Lawyers®, and Lawdragon. She is most proud to hear back from and stay in touch with her satisfied clients, however.. For a free consultation with Ms. Curry, kindly go to or call.

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 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.

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.

A. Elicia Montoya is a partner at the award-winning New Mexico law firm of McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA, where she has dedicated her practice to making a difference in her clients’ lives. She is proud to help people through difficult times, namely after a catastrophic injury or the death of a loved one due to the negligence of another. Her practice is driven by her passion to hold wrongdoers accountable and prevent needless tragedies from happening yet again.. Ms. Montoya treats her clients like family—to her, the cases are personal. She is tireless in her advocacy because she views her cases as causes. It follows that she is known for going the extra mile to ensure that systemic changes are included in settlement agreements. Her client recoveries total well over $100 million, with each verdict and settlement providing the financial support a client needs to move forward.. When not in the office, Ms. Montoya volunteers her legal services for important causes, serves on various boards, and gives her time to numerous organizations throughout the state. For instance, she serves on the board of directors for the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association and as a hearing officer for the NM Ethics Review Board.. This commitment to making a difference was born long before Ms. Montoya was sworn in as a lawyer. In her law school days, she received the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for Social Justice and helped found the very first Children’s Law Clinic at the University of New Mexico School of Law. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico, where she taught trial skills to lawyers from across the country.. Ms. Montoya has successfully tried cases in courts throughout the state of New Mexico. Her legal ability and high ethical standards have won her the highest possible rating from her peers and the judiciary. Super Lawyers®, The National Trial Lawyers, and Lawdragon have also recognized her for her unmatched advocacy and devotion to justice.. When not fighting for her clients or volunteering, Ms. Montoya enjoys spending time with her family, particularly outdoors.. To schedule a free consultation with Ms. Montoya, visit or call the New Mexico law firm at.

**Please note, our firm only processes intake inquiries through our online intake form on our website. Inquiries sent through Avvo will not be answered.**. I have extensive trial level and appellate experience covering a range of subject matter that includes: personal injury and tort litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, environmental permitting, land use and quiet title litigation, shareholder disputes, among many other subjects.. I am a board certified specialist in appellate practice. I formed Atler Law Firm, P.C. to focus primarily on appellate work.  Although I continue to handle some matters at the trial level, concentrating on appeals allows me to be a better resource to other litigators who need appellate help or who simply prefer to focus on other areas of their practices.  I have found working with other lawyers to be incredibly effective and rewarding because our strengths and expertise often complement one another.