Deian McBryde

Deian McBryde is a New Mexico attorney whose practice centers on alternative dispute resolution for family law and civil matters. Through McBryde Law LLC, McBryde serves as a mediator, arbitrator, settlement facilitator, special master, and guardian ad litem in appropriate cases. The practice includes cooperative divorce and parenting disputes as well as domestic relations arbitration. This work helps parties address contested issues through structured processes designed to clarify positions, narrow disagreements, and pursue workable resolutions outside traditional trial proceedings.

McBryde earned a J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law and completed mediation training through the law school. Additional professional training includes family law mediation, collaborative practice, and trial skills through recognized legal education programs. He is admitted to New Mexico state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico. This training supports work across family and civil disputes.

McBryde’s experience includes mediation and arbitration in domestic relations matters, settlement facilitation in civil disputes, guardian ad litem work involving custody issues, and service as a special master. Judicial appointments include service as a judge pro tempore for the Tonto Apache Tribal Court and as a judge for the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court. These roles provide experience evaluating competing positions, managing hearings, applying procedural rules, and helping parties or courts move difficult disputes toward resolution.

Deian McBryde brings legal, mediation, arbitration, and judicial experience to disputes where parties need a neutral process and focused decision-making. McBryde’s work is suited to matters involving family relationships, parenting, civil claims, and other conflicts that can benefit from structured negotiation or adjudication outside a conventional trial. The practice emphasizes careful listening, clear procedures, and practical problem solving. That approach helps participants understand disputed issues and work toward outcomes that address the legal and factual questions before them.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McBryde Law LLC
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Judge Pro Tempore, Tonto Apache Tribal Court (2023-Present)
• Judge Pro Tempore, Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court (2024)

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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