Christopher J. Molina

Christopher J. Molina is an associate at Butt Thornton & Baehr PC whose civil defense practice includes general liability, catastrophic personal injury defense, product liability, and sports and recreation matters. He represents clients in New Mexico state and federal courts and brings prior criminal defense experience to his current litigation work. His practice involves evaluating disputed facts, legal defenses, damages, and procedural issues while preparing cases for negotiation, motion practice, hearings, or trial.

Molina earned a B.A. from New Mexico State University in 2017 and a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2020. During law school, he worked as a law clerk in civil litigation and completed an externship with the New Mexico Public Defender. His education and early legal training exposed him to both civil and criminal courtroom practice, building a foundation in legal research, case analysis, client representation, and the development of trial-focused litigation skills.

Molina spent approximately four years with the New Mexico Public Defender before moving into civil defense practice. He represented clients in Albuquerque Metropolitan Court and the Second Judicial District Court on matters ranging from petty offenses and DWI charges to first-degree felonies. That experience involved frequent courtroom appearances, contested evidence, and high-stakes client counseling. He now applies those litigation skills to liability, product, injury defense, and sports or recreation disputes for civil clients.

Christopher J. Molina is admitted to practice in New Mexico and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. His background combines public defense, courtroom advocacy, and current civil litigation work. He approaches cases by identifying the key factual and legal disputes, organizing evidence, and preparing a defense strategy suited to the forum and claims involved. His experience on both criminal and civil dockets supports practical litigation judgment in cases involving significant liability or injury allegations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Butt Thornton & Baehr PC
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New Mexico State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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