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Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From New Mexico

In New Mexico, facing criminal charges—whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, theft, or assault—can deeply affect your life, family, and future. In a state where community and tradition run deep, you need a defense that’s respectful, steady, and built on trust. Whether you’re in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, or a rural area, strong legal support matters. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across New Mexico—professionals known for thoughtful counsel, cultural understanding, and a strong commitment to protecting your rights.

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Jack Mkhitarian

Jack Mkhitarian

900 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Probate, Sex Crime, ...
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Jeff Lahann

Jeff Lahann

  • Lahann Law Firm LLC
1990 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Expungement, White Collar Crime
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Donald Kochersberger, III

Donald Kochersberger, III

6801 Jefferson St. NE Suite 210, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Contracts And Agreements, Corporate, DUI & DWI, Financial Markets And Services, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Identity Theft, Litigation, ...
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Nancy Hollander

Nancy Hollander

  • Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldberg, PA
20 First Plaza, Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Social Security & Disability, White Collar Crime
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Sterling J. Bowers

Sterling J. Bowers

  • Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler
305 Pile St, Clovis, NM 88101
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Entertainment & Sports, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
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Kari T. Morrissey

Kari T. Morrissey

1303 Rio Grande Blvd NW # 5, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Litigation
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Alexandra W. Jones

Alexandra W. Jones

8205 Spain Rd NE #111, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Sex Crime, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
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Donna Trujillo Dodd

Donna Trujillo Dodd

507 Roma Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
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Bert Atkins

Bert Atkins

  • S. Bert Atkins, Attorney at Law, PC
414 E 10th St # D, Alamogordo, NM 88310
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Contracts And Agreements, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Trusts
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Susan M. Cuddy-Moore

Susan M. Cuddy-Moore

  • Susan Cuddy-Moore Law Office
307 N Mesa, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce
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S. Matthew Torres

S. Matthew Torres

507 Roma Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
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Shellie Patscheck

Shellie Patscheck

  • 505 Legal
1690 N Butler Ave, Farmington, NM 87401
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, ...
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Taylor Larsen

Taylor Larsen

  • The Law Offices of Larsen and Mender
621 N Main St, Clovis, NM 88101
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket
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Kenneth Gleria

Kenneth Gleria

900 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime
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Mickie Patterson

Mickie Patterson

  • M. Patterson Law Firm, P.C.
704 Mitchell St, Clovis, NM 88101
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault And Battery, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts And Agreements, DUI & DWI, ...
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Lisa Torraco

Lisa Torraco

823 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion, ...
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Paul V. Sanchez

Paul V. Sanchez

  • Sanders Law Firm
701 W Country Club Rd, Roswell, NM 88201
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
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John S. Hightower

John S. Hightower

  • Sanders Law Firm
701 W Country Club Rd, Roswell, NM 88201
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Gregory M. Tucker

Gregory M. Tucker

  • Tucker, Yoder & Associates
105 N Orchard Ave, Farmington, NM 87401
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Federal Crime, Oil And Gas, Title And Boundary Issues, Trusts, Wills And Living Wills, Wrongful Death
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Kenneth Stalter

Kenneth Stalter

  • 505 Legal
1690 N Butler Ave, Farmington, NM 87401
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Insurance, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
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Barry Klopfer

Barry Klopfer

920 5th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime
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Michael T. Garrett

Michael T. Garrett

  • Garrett Law Firm, P.A.
920 N Main St, Clovis, NM 88101
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault And Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
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Thomas Matthew Clark

Thomas Matthew Clark

  • Clark & Ruyle, Attorneys at Law, LLC
432 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Motorcycle Accidents, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Trucking Accidents
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Ian Fitzgerald King

Ian Fitzgerald King

1011 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
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Tyson Gobble

Tyson Gobble

  • The law offices of Tyson K. Gobble, Esq.
1709 E 20th St, Farmington, NM 87401
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
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