Mark Pustay

Mark Pustay is an attorney with New Mexico Legal Group in Albuquerque. His practice covers divorce, family law, criminal defense, and expungement. He represents people navigating domestic relations disputes and other legal problems that call for both careful preparation and effective advocacy. His background in mediation, trial work, and public service informs his approach to cases involving families and individual rights.

Pustay earned a B.A. in Political Science from Davidson College and earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2006. In law school, he edited a journal, received a CALI award, and led the Student Public Interest Law Fellowship. He also holds a master’s degree from the University of New Mexico, where he teaches political science as an adjunct professor.

Before joining the firm, Pustay served as managing attorney of the Fair Lending Center at United South Broadway Corporation, providing pro bono representation to low-income New Mexicans. He was an assistant district attorney in Santa Fe, prosecuting felony domestic violence and violent crime cases. He also practiced civil rights litigation and criminal defense at an Albuquerque firm, building experience on both sides of civil and criminal matters.

Mark Pustay works with the Access to Justice and Civil Legal Services Commissions that reflects a sustained commitment to public service. He brings his experience as a prosecutor, civil rights lawyer, mediator, and trial advocate to the needs of current clients. He focuses on understanding each person’s circumstances and helping clients make informed decisions through difficult family and criminal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, New Mexico Legal Group
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Access to Justice Commission
• Member, Civil Legal Services Commission

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Davidson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science
• University of New Mexico
  Master’s degree

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