John E. DuBois

John E. DuBois is Of Counsel at Robles, Rael & Anaya in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice includes government and public entities, administrative law, employment and labor law, and land use, condemnation, and eminent domain matters. John brings decades of public service, litigation, governmental affairs, and legal counseling experience to matters involving state and local government, public-sector operations, regulatory issues, and complex civil disputes.

John earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1980 after studying Economics and Political Science at Vanderbilt University. At Vanderbilt, he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, and Omicron Delta Epsilon. His academic background in law, economics, and political science provided a foundation for a career involving government decision-making, regulatory matters, litigation, public administration, and legal counseling.

John has served in numerous government and litigation roles, including Assistant District Attorney in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, Prison Riot Prosecutor, Chief Counsel to the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission, Assistant Attorney General, and Chief Counsel for the New Mexico Human Services Department. He also worked as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Organized Crime and Racketeering Division and held several City of Albuquerque legal positions involving civil rights, trials, real estate, and land use.

John E. DuBois is admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico and has devoted substantial time to legal education and professional development. He has presented continuing legal education and training programs for attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and government organizations, including the FBI Academy and Albuquerque Police Academy. His long record of public service and litigation gives him practical insight into government operations, courtroom advocacy, regulatory concerns, and the legal issues facing public entities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Robles, Rael, Anaya
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  BA in Economics & Political Science

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