About
Tiffany Oliver Leigh is a highly skilled family law attorney with a strong reputation in New Mexico. She has dedicated her career to handling complex family law cases, including divorce, property division, child custody, and support matters. Her expertise extends to drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and guiding clients through mediation and collaborative divorce. With a strategic approach, she helps individuals resolve legal challenges efficiently while protecting their rights and interests.
Ms. Leigh earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2004. Since then, she has practiced exclusively in family law, gaining in-depth knowledge of the field.
With more than 20 years of dedicated experience in family law, Ms. Leigh is a trusted advocate for clients navigating divorce, custody, and complex family matters. A certified family law specialist and former Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico, she is widely recognized for her legal skill and professionalism. Ms. Leigh has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, earned a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, and has been repeatedly named to the Southwest Super Lawyers list, including prior recognition as a Rising Star.
Tiffany Oliver Leigh is also committed to educating others. She co-authored Divorce in New Mexico, providing accessible legal guidance to the public. As a founder and volunteer at the Divorce Options Workshop, she helps individuals navigate family law matters without court intervention. Her legal advocacy includes co-authoring an amicus brief that led to an important New Mexico Supreme Court ruling on guardians ad litem.
Through litigation, negotiation, and mediation, Ms. Leigh ensures her clients receive the best possible outcomes. Her dedication to the field continues to make a lasting impact on family law in New Mexico.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Leigh & Dougherty Family Law
Licensed State
- New Mexico
Education
- University of New Mexico School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Adoption
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Marriage And Prenuptials




