Dan Baca

Dan Baca is an Albuquerque criminal defense attorney with decades of experience representing clients in New Mexico. His verified practice includes criminal law, DUI and DWI defense, constitutional and civil rights matters, and trial practice. He handles cases where liberty, driving privileges, constitutional protections, and criminal records can be at stake. His work requires close review of police actions, witness statements, charging documents, and other evidence, followed by strategic preparation for negotiation, hearings, or trial.

Baca earned a B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1988 and a J.D. from the University of New Mexico in 1991. He was admitted to the New Mexico bar in 1997 according to current licensing information. His education and long-term courtroom practice provide a foundation for criminal defense work involving constitutional analysis, evidentiary disputes, and trial strategy. That background helps him evaluate how procedural rules and constitutional protections apply to the facts of an individual case.

Baca’s practice includes defense against criminal charges and DUI allegations as well as civil rights and constitutional matters. His trial background is relevant when a case turns on disputed testimony, police conduct, legal motions, or the admissibility of evidence. He works through the stages of a criminal case by examining the State’s allegations, identifying factual or legal weaknesses, and preparing for court appearances. His experience gives him familiarity with the pressures and procedural demands of contested criminal proceedings.

Dan Baca has built a long Albuquerque practice around criminal defense and trial work. He helps clients understand charges, court procedures, possible defenses, and the consequences associated with different case outcomes. His approach is grounded in reviewing the evidence and applying constitutional and criminal law to the specific facts presented. By preparing matters for negotiation or trial and challenging unsupported allegations where appropriate, he provides representation focused on protecting legal rights throughout the criminal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Baca Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association (1997-Present)

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Double Major: English, Philosophy

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