Erika Poindexter

Erika Poindexter is a Senior Family Law Attorney at Genus Law Group, where she primarily practices family law and bankruptcy. She has served communities throughout New Mexico since 2003 and brings more than two decades of experience to her work. Erika represents clients facing difficult family and financial matters while emphasizing practical guidance and careful advocacy. Her practice reflects a long-standing commitment to helping individuals and families navigate legal challenges with clarity, preparation, and attention to their individual circumstances today.

Erika earned her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law after moving to New Mexico in 2001 to continue her legal education. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University New Orleans in 1999. Her academic background prepared her for a career focused on client service, family law, and bankruptcy. After completing law school, she chose to remain in Albuquerque and build her practice in New Mexico, where she has worked professionally since 2003.

Erika’s practice centers on family law and bankruptcy, allowing her to assist clients with legal problems that can affect relationships, finances, and long-term stability. She works with individuals and families across New Mexico and brings years of experience to matters requiring thoughtful legal analysis and practical solutions. Her approach reflects her dedication to serving the state’s diverse communities while helping clients move through challenging legal circumstances with greater understanding, direction, and confidence in the decisions they make every day.

Erika Poindexter is President of the New Mexico Child First Network and a founding board member of the organization. The group works to improve the lives of children in foster care through trauma-informed training, policy reform, mentorship, and support for the people who serve them. Her community involvement reflects a strong commitment to children and families beyond her legal practice. Erika is licensed to practice law exclusively in New Mexico and continues serving clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Genus Law Group
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Current President and Founding Board Member, New Mexico Child First Network

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans
  Bachelor’s Degree

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