Karlos Ulibarri

Karlos Ulibarri is the owner of Ulibarri Law Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His practice focuses on criminal defense and also includes personal injury matters. Ulibarri represents clients facing DWI, domestic violence, misdemeanors, felonies, drug offenses, traffic violations, violent crimes, assault and battery charges, and alleged probation or parole violations. He practices in federal, district, metropolitan, municipal, and magistrate courts throughout New Mexico.

Ulibarri earned his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2000 after completing his undergraduate studies in Political Science at the University of New Mexico. His education provided a foundation for a career centered on criminal law, trial advocacy, and the procedural requirements of New Mexico courts. He has practiced for more than two decades and has developed experience handling criminal matters at several levels of the state and federal court systems.

Before entering private practice, Ulibarri worked as a criminal defense attorney with the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office. That experience gave him direct familiarity with the criminal justice process, prosecution requirements, evidence, and courtroom procedure. His current practice includes cases involving impaired driving, drug allegations, violent offenses, domestic violence, traffic matters, and probation or parole issues. He also assists clients with personal injury and automobile accident matters.

Karlos Ulibarri has been a member of the New Mexico State Bar since 2001 and is affiliated with the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association. His profile also lists recognition from The National Trial Lawyers, including Top 100 and Latino Top 10 designations. His combination of public defense and private-practice experience supports practical representation for clients facing criminal charges throughout Albuquerque and other New Mexico communities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ulibarri Law Office
• Member Since, State Bar of New Mexico (2001 – Present)
• Member, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association
• Top 100 and Top 100 Diplomat and Latino Top 10, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelors Degree (Political Science)

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