Kelly S. Sanchez

Kelly S. Sanchez is a partner at Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero, P.C. She is a dedicated attorney. She focuses on personal injury and civil claims for crime victims, especially children and the vulnerable. A staunch advocate for accountability, Kelly has fought to make New Mexico safer and fairer.

In 2009, Kelly earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law. She won the Faculty Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Law School Community. She began at the University of Minnesota. There, she earned a BA in history and political science. She was also an NCAA student-athlete on the gymnastics team.

Joining Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero, P.C. in 2010, Kelly quickly established herself as a passionate litigator. She focuses on wrongful death, child injury, and disability cases. Her work includes sexual abuse claims and civil cases for crime victims. She is known for empowering clients by advocating for their rights and ensuring they have the power to make informed decisions.

Kelly’s accolades include the 2019 UNM School of Law Distinguished Alumni Promise Award and recognition as a Super Lawyer in 2020. From 2014 through 2019, she was consistently selected by her peers as a Rising Star in personal injury and civil rights law.

Besides her legal work, Kelly is on the board of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. She also volunteers with the ACLU’s Rape Legal Panel. And, she helps with other efforts to improve justice for victims.

Kelly has a career of legal excellence and community service. She advocates for change in her community and represents her clients with compassion.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Martinez, Hart, Sanchez & Romero, P.C.
• Member, New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Crime Victims Bar Association
• Member, American Association of Justice

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• The University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Minnesota
  BA in Fine Arts

Awards & Badges