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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.

Initially, Albuquerque divorce attorney Camille Pedrick planned on becoming a corporate transactional attorney. She had a change of heart, however, while clerking for a prominent family law attorney while in law school.. During that experience, she witnessed the attorney’s zealous advocacy for her clients. She watched as the attorney litigated everything from high-profile, high-asset divorces to custody cases who had nothing to fight for but their children.. At that point, Ms. Pedrick realized what she wanted to do.. “I realized the importance of a good and competent domestic relations attorney and wanted to do the same in my legal career,” Ms. Pedrick said.. Ms. Pedrick works efficiently and attempts to clarify and define her client’s legal issue and works toward satisfactorily resolving it.. There are many unknowns associated with divorce. Many ups and downs come with the process. While the experience can seem like a lonely one, Ms. Pedrick works tirelessly to make sure her clients know they have a fierce advocate in their corner.. “This process will, at times, seem overwhelming,” Ms. Pedrick said. “A good attorney will answer your questions initially, but also continue to educate you on the process during the entire case so that you can make appropriate decisions in resolving your legal issue.”

Why David is an ideal attorney to help you:. In addition to providing excellent representation in his areas of legal emphasis (Civil Litigation, Family Law, Guardianships, Adoptions, Probate, and Criminal Defense), David focuses on providing attention to clients through emotional support and providing peace of mind throughout each case. He approaches every case as though it was his own and keeps his clients well-informed throughout the entire process. David’s personal experience with his own child custody and personal injury cases makes him well-equipped to relate to his clients’ concerns.. David is a lawyer for the people, and he enjoys the challenge of winning cases against opposing parties with multiple resources. He is down to earth, empathetic, and always quick to lend a helping hand. In addition to his areas of legal emphasis, his prior experience includes litigating DWIs and representing hundreds of clients in civil litigation cases against large insurance companies. Over a period of five years, David recovered over three million dollars ($3,000,000) in settlement funds for his clients.. Education:. David received his Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2012. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2006 having double majored in Economics and Computer Applications.. Licensure:. David has practiced law in the State of New Mexico since 2012.. Additional information:. David hails from the small town of Tecumseh, Michigan where he grew up with his parents and three younger sisters. He has two daughters, eight and nine years old, and he gets no greater enjoyment in life than spending time with them and raising them to be happy, healthy, and compassionate. David and his daughters have one dog (Yorkshire Terrier) and two goldfish.. In his free time David enjoys reading, gardening, golfing, and computer games.

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 included work as a substance abuse counselor in Kotzebue, Alaska, a mental health therapist in Kotzebue and Albuquerque, a school counselor at Manzano High School, and the Director of the First Offender’s Program in Albuquerque.