4801 Lang Ave. NE, Suite 110 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87109
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: Lizzy Bunker, Esq. PLLC
1100 4th St. NW Suite A , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: Advocate Law Center P.A.
821 S. Ford Drive , Gallup , New Mexico 87301
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
505 Marquette Ave NW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: Samore Law
300 Central Ave SW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: Law Offices of The Public Defender
2395 N Florida Ave , Alamogordo , New Mexico 88310
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Law Offices of Jay K. Nair, Esq., LLC
320 Gold Avenue SW Suite 1127 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
823 Gold Ave SW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
620 Roma Ave. N.W. , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: New Mexico Legal Group, P.C.
2701 Arizona Street NE , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87110
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a criminal and DWI defense attorney with over 25 years of experience, and I am passionate about representing my clients and providing them with the best legal defense. I attended UNM Law School, have strong ties to the legal community here, and many great relationships with the judges and prosecutors who handle our criminal dockets.
Firm: Law Office of Amy Sirignano, PC
6608 Gulton Court NE , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87109
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Fayerberg Dodd, LLC
500 Marquette Ave. NW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: Harrison & Hart, LLC
1001 Luna Circle, NW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Bettercallsaul
9972 66th Rd , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87105
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Burgess & Porter Law, LLC
400 Gold Avenue, SW Suite 910 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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.
Firm: Law Office of Barry Klopfer P.C.
920 5th St. NW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Gibson Law Office
500 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1200 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Ms. Gibson approach to family law is simple: Combine honest compassion and emotional support with strong and zealous advocacy to provide her clients with a balanced and effective result. With the Gibson Law Office on your side, you have a partner and a protector of you and your family.
Firm: Angela Arellanes Attorney At Law
300 Central Ave SW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Law Office of Andrea I. Gunderson
110 2nd St. SW, Suite 312 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Firm: Grano Law Office, PC
713 6th Street , Las Vegas , New Mexico 87701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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