Kathleen T. Ahghar

Kathleen T. Ahghar brings decades of hands-on real estate experience and legal insight to her clients. She focuses on litigation involving property disputes, landlord-tenant matters, contract issues, foreclosures, collections, condemnations, and employment law. Her comprehensive background supports clients facing both transactional and litigation challenges.

Kathleen began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with distinction from the University of New Mexico in 1992. She later earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2014. That same year, she was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico, the United States District Court, and the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico.

Kathleen began her legal career in private practice, focusing on foreclosure and creditors’ rights litigation for financial institutions. She later joined the City of Albuquerque’s Planning Department, where she handled complex real estate and land use matters involving city‑owned property, including commercial leases, acquisitions, easements, evictions, and condemnations. She also served as legal counsel to several of the City’s key boards, advising on governance, regulatory compliance, and municipal law issues.

Kathleen returned to private practice in 2019, expanding her work to include litigation in various real estate and contract-related areas. Her focus includes homeowner association disputes, replevin actions, and landlord-tenant cases. Her employment law practice addresses workplace disputes and legal concerns involving both employers and employees.

Kathleen T. Ahghar has helped a wide range of clients resolve complex property and contract issues. Her legal approach is informed by over 25 years in the real estate industry, giving her a practical edge in negotiations and litigation. Her membership in the Albuquerque Bar Association further reflects her engagement with the local legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Moses, Farmer, Glenn, Gutierrez & Werntz, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Albuquerque Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of New Mexico
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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