Civil Rights lawyers in New Mexico

Firm: McElhinney Law Firm LLC

1009 E. Lohman Ave , Las Cruces , New Mexico 88001

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, General Practice, DUI & DWI

I have been an attorney since 2003.  My practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and a general civil practice.. I am best known for my high profile defense of MMA Fighter Joe Torrez when he was the victim of a violent home invasion on January 1, 2014.  Mr. Torrez came under scrutiny after one of the perpetrators died during the home invasion.  I was successful in preventing the State of New Mexico from charging Mr. Torrez.  This case made international headlines.  I have been involved in many other high profile cases, including the Columbus Gun Smuggling case and the Reese family gun case.. I have been a member of the Criminal Justice Act panel for the United States District Court of New Mexico since 2010 and have handled over 1,200 cases in federal court.  When one considers the hundreds of cases I have defended in New Mexico state courts, it is hard to find an attorney that has as much experience in this state when it comes to criminal defense.. I have tried more than 50 cases at that federal, state and local court level and I win most of my trials or at least obtain a better result than what had been offered by the prosecution before trial.. I represented the Las Cruces Sun News and New Mexico In Depth, two major New Mexico media organizations, to enforce a public records lawsuit involving an audit of New Mexico's mental health care system.. In addition to my criminal defense work, I practice personal injury, representing victims of negligence in car, truck and motorcycle accidents.  I have represented victims of vicious dog bites.  I have represented victims of bad police officers who abused their power and authority.. When you hire me, your problems become my problems.  Prior to becoming an attorney, I served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman and I carry the values I learned as a Marine with me today.  That means I do not give up and, most importantly, I do not like to lose.

Firm: New Mexico Financial and Family Law

320 Gold Ave, SW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102

Practice Areas: Administrative , Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Government Agencies, Government Contracts, Land Use & Zoning, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Probate , Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Sexual Harassment, Taxation - State & Federal, Traffic Violations, Workers Compensation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

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.

Firm: The Law Offices of Erika E. Anderson

105 Bryn Mawr Dr. SE , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87106

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Ms. Anderson represents individuals, businesses and governmental entities in the areas of civil rights, personal injury, general tort liability and employment matters.  Ms. Anderson has excellent trial skills and has served as lead or co-counsel in numerous trails.  She has also successfully briefed and argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.  Ms. Anderson has more than fifteen years experience and is well respected in the legal community.  Ms. Anderson has received an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, the highest rating possible for legal experience and professionalism, from her peers.  She also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law teaching evidence and trial practice skills.

Firm: Law Office of George F. Heidke

820 2nd Street NW , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Hans Voss, Attorney, Economist

316 E. Marcy Street , Santa Fe , New Mexico 87501

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Hans Voss. A Past President of the State Bar of New Mexico Hans Voss, Attorney, Economist maintains a civil practice representing governmental entities, businesses and individuals in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights,  employment, contracts, construction defects and real estate development. Voss is a member of the ABA National Conference of Bar Presidents, and the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, where he serves on the Plaintiffs’ Task Force and is a graduate of TIPS Leadership Academy. He attended the University of New Mexico (J.D., 1998; M.A., Economics, 1994; B.A., Economics/Mathematics, 1992; A.S., Engineering, 1991).

Firm: McGraw & Strickland, LLC

165 W. Lucero Ave. , Las Cruces , New Mexico 88005

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: Bowles Law Firm

500 Marquette Ave NW Ste 1060 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87102

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Medical Malpractice, Probate , Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I am managing partner for Bowles Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I was formerly a federal prosecutor in New Mexico and appellate law clerk for the Honorable Bobby R. Baldock, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit specializing in drug trafficking and immigration and later moved into violent crimes.  I began private practice in 2001, and Bowles law firm was formed in 2013.  Bowles Law Firm is a client-first based law firm which strives to understand our clients' needs clearly and to do our best as a legal team to problem solve and accomplish outstanding results for our clients

Firm: Will Ferguson & Associates

1720 Louisiana Blvd NE #100 , Albuquerque , New Mexico 87110

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Business & Commercial, Civil Rights, Contracts, Employment & Labor , Insurance , Labor , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

Will Ferguson, managing partner of Will Ferguson & Associates, is a specialist in personal injury law who has devoted his legal career to representing plaintiffs in personal injury law.. Will was born in New York City in 1948. He served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force from 1971 to 1984. He was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 1974 and practices law in New Mexico’s State and Federal courts.. Will attended  Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., then graduated from UNM with a Bachelors Degree in 1971. He  obtained a JurisDoctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1974. After separation from the Air Force and a short stint as an entertainment attorney, Will started his own firm in 1983, limiting his practice exclusively to Personal-Injury law.. At Will Ferguson & Associates, Will has built a firm and  practice that welcomes complicated, complex or unusual liability claims; including mass tort and malpractice litigation. The firm’s presence in New Mexico is growing dynamically. He and his wife Sarah, also a lawyer (J.D. Yale, 1993) and of counsel to the firm, have three young children.. Will, an avid sports car enthusiast, has  helped develop Sandia Motorsports Park, New Mexico’s largest auto-racing venue. He was also a founder of Bank 1st, a commercial bank in Albuquerque,  is a principal in Motiva Performance Engineering, an automotive performance shop, and is a publisher of ABQ Free Press, the second largest newspaper in New Mexico.  He is also a dedicated auto restoration hobbyist specializing in early Jaguars. Over his career, Will has litigated or managed plaintiffs’ cases involving more than 2,400 personal-injury claims. He is delighted when, on occasion, his trial practice takes him to the classic old courthouses in the small-town county seats of rural New Mexico.. Will welcomes the chance to personally consult with any claimant or attorney considering a personal-injury claim in any jurisdiction within New Mexico.

Firm: The Rothstein Law Firm

1215 Paseo de Peralta , Santa Fe , New Mexico 87501

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration Law, Civil Rights