Kim Nguyen

Kim Nguyen is an attorney at Conklin, Woodcock, Ziegler & Hazlett, P.C. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her practice is informed by experience in civil litigation and criminal defense, including matters involving products liability and wrongful death. Nguyen assists with disputes that require careful factual development, written advocacy, and courtroom preparation. She helps clients address litigation demands through organized case management and practical legal analysis.

Nguyen earned her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law and completed her undergraduate education at California State University, Chico. During law school, she served as a judicial intern, participated in the criminal justice clinic, and worked as a summer intern with the Contra Costa Public Defender’s Office in California. These experiences provided early exposure to courtroom procedure, client advocacy, and the practical responsibilities involved in representing individuals facing serious legal concerns.

Nguyen began her legal career as a public defender, where she handled the high-stakes demands of criminal practice and advocated for clients in proceedings that included bench trials. She later joined a regional defense firm and practiced civil litigation across matters ranging from products liability claims to wrongful death cases. Her litigation experience includes discovery, motion practice, depositions, and courtroom hearings, giving her a practical understanding of cases from initial investigation through active dispute resolution.

Kim Nguyen was admitted to the New Mexico bar in 2022. Her background in both public defense and civil litigation allows her to evaluate disputes from multiple perspectives and respond effectively to changing case demands. She brings careful preparation, direct advocacy, and practical judgment to her work. By combining courtroom experience with a disciplined approach to discovery and motion practice, Nguyen supports clients through complex legal proceedings and important litigation decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Conklin, Woodcock, Ziegler & Hazlett, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Washington and Lee University, School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University
  Undergraduate