Otero County Lawyers

Formerly with the Law Offices of Alex Hernandez, Mr. Hernandez is now CEO of ARH Consulting LLC a National Law Firm; A multi area litigation practice; Federal and State matters in New York, New Mexico, and California Pro Hac Vice (immigration nationally) With over 20 years of legal experience, Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has represented thousands of clients. Economist, Author, and Attorney, Alex has worked for several decades getting justice for his clients. Alex comes from a family of legal professionals, his father was the first Hispanic County judge and is currently the sitting County Court at Law Judge, his mother has been...

Served as Judge Advocate in military overseas. New Mexico Public defender in 1980s handling death penalty trials. Private practice since then handling criminal defense cases from DUI and domestic violence to drug trafficking, sexual assault and murder cases in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola valley, Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. Top rated by Martindale Hubbel lawyers.com, avvo.com and national organizations. Same day free consultation. Payment plan. 24 hour answering service. .

After 30 years, my reputation is about caring for my clients and providing realistic expectations.

Only lawyer in the State of New Mexico who is a certified specialist in both consumer and business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.

Former Board Member, Family Law Section of New Mexico State Bar.

Selected by New Mexico State Bar to sit on several judicial selection panels.

Sometimes Bad Things Happen to Good People! We fight hard to win for our clients in Las Vegas, Raton, Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos, Santa Rosa, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, or anywhere in between. If YOU or a LOVED ONE has been in an auto accident or suffered an injury due to the negligence of another. Or been charged with DWI, Domestic Violence, a Felony or Misdemeanor in Federal or State court? YOU or Your Loved One deserve the best results possible - and I along with my team are going to help you get there. I will use my experience...

Melwani Law makes your life better by eliminating your debt; your stress, and your anxiety so that you may enjoy life again. Our knowledge of the bankruptcy laws combined with exceptional customer service allows you to stop foreclosure; repossessions; garnishments; and creditor harassment among other things. Call us for a free and no obligation consultation at 505-323-5800.

Arun Melwani is the founder of Melwani Law, P.C. He decided to devote his practice to serving the needs of individuals and families in debt crisis after learning early on that these individuals lacked competent and affordable representation.

While in law school, he...

AV civil trial lawyer of 27 years. Employment & Whistleblower Litigation. Veteran New Mexico sexual harassment litigator. Serves “Time’s Up” as a member of the National Women’s Law Center Legal Network for Gender Equity, which manages the “Time’s Up” Legal Defense Fund. Former partner, with 10 years practice, in two national "Am Law 200" firms. Represents defendants and select plaintiffs. Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in Labor and Employment, Litigation. Certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization (2005-2010, 2017-2021) and listed as a top Employment lawyer in New Mexico's Top Rated Lawyers, Southwest Super Lawyers,...

Mark Caruso and Caruso Law Offices only handle personal injury and wrongful death claims. This lets us focus our entire practice just on personal injury and wrongful death, and explains why we are so good at what we do. The majority of our new clients are referred to our firm by former clients, other attorneys who don't handle personal injury claims and insurance agents. A former insurance company attorney, Mark Caruso now works for victims with personal injuries and families suffering the wrongful death of their loved one to get the maximum amount possible from the insurance company. Mark...

HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION AT WORK. WRONGFUL DISCHARGE. WORKERS COMPENSATION.
Workplace law is tricky and the consequences of not following the law are serious. I represent individuals who have been harmed, either due to wrongful employer practices or accidents. If you have suffered from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, or a workplace injury, you need a strong lawyer on your side.

CAR ACCIDENTS, WRONGFUL DEATH. PERSONAL INJURY.
The types of injuries I deal with can create a ripple effect that changes everything for a whole family in an instant. I understand and have over two decades of experience fighting these fights. ...

A native New Mexican having been born and raised in Alamogordo. Currently serving as the Secretary of the Bankruptcy Section Board of Directors and the past chair of the Board in 2014. Former Bankruptcy trustee.

Active Realtor and Qualifying Broker for Stetson Realty and member of the Greater Albuquerque Area Board of Realtors. Serving as an instructor for continuing education classes for Realtors.

Husband and father of five children. Loves to work on olds cars and anything with a motor in it.

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Law Office of Matthew Vance, P.C., is a law firm committed to fighting for real people hurt or harmed by the careless or reckless conduct of others. It takes just a few seconds for an accident or incident to happen, but it can take years for a victim to recover from the physical and emotional harm suffered due to someone else’s careless or reckless conduct. A tragic sudden death or catastrophic injuries can result from avoidable accidents caused by negligence. Our firm fights for you - to hold the negligent and reckless...

Auto accident attorney Rob Baskerville is dedicated to helping those who have sustained injuries or suffered devastating losses due careless drivers. Rob founded Baskerville Law LLC - a personal injury and wrongful death law firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico - on the principle that victims of auto accidents should have access to the same legal representation as large insurance companies. Auto insurance companies have talented lawyers working for them, working to lower the liability of their company. Who is looking out for YOUR best interests? Rob is your advocate in recovering the financial compensation that you deserve and is here...

Jake A. Garrison is an Albuquerque, New Mexico attorney with extensive experience representing clients in both litigation and transactional contexts in matters of real estate and land use law, business law, contract drafting or contract disputes, corporate entity formation, collections, and estate administration.

Whether negotiating a favorable resolution, prevailing at trial, or carefully structuring a business or real estate deal, Jake A. Garrison is committed to pursuing successful and cost-effective legal outcomes for his clients.

Board Certified Trial Lawyer, James H. Wood, represents individuals, families, and children who have been the victims of the negligence or wrongdoing of others. His firm represents clients in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and throughout New Mexico. The firm does not represent corporations, insurance companies, or governmental entities. Attorney Wood's practice areas include medical malpractice, hospital negligence, nursing home abuse, slip-and-fall accidents, and truck, motorcycle, and car wrecks. He offers a free initial consultation, home and hospital visits, and contingent fee agreements. If you or a loved one has been injured, don't put off receiving the compensation you deserve....

Shane graduated in the top 10% of his law school class and received many distinguished awards including membership in the prestigious Order of the Coif. Prior to graduation, Shane was a legal assistant and paralegal at multiple law firms with over 10 years of experience working in litigation and appellate work, including U.S. Supreme Court Cases. After graduation, Shane worked for the prestigious insurance defense and trial firm of O'Brien & Padilla, P.C. There he learned the ins and outs of insurance defense and how insurance companies financially evaluate cases. After a few years, Shane joined his law school classmate,...

Jessica Eaves Mathews, founder of Leverage Legal Group®, is passionate about providing exceptional, flat-fee trademark registration services to clients in all 50 states. She has been doing trademark legal work for clients since 2008, and has been a business lawyer for over 28 years. She is licensed in Washington and New Mexico, and is admitted in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office for her trademark work for clients nationwide and around the world. Jessica represents businesses and business owners, from solopreneurs, to mom and pop stores & restaurants, to professional service-providers, to Fortune 500 companies and some of...

Jeff Pitman is an experienced trial lawyer that has helped thousands of injury victims throughout his 33+ year career. As a partner at PKSD, Jeff takes great pride in providing a voice for victims of serious personal injury, nursing home abuse, assisted living facility abuse and memory care facility abuse which has been proven in the millions of dollars of verdicts and settlements he has recovered for his clients. Jeff specializes in helping residents and families who have been neglected in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and memory care centers. Jeff and his team obtained an $11 Million...

Evan Woodward is a passionate seasoned practitioner. He applies his writing skills, honed after years of journalism, to his Briefs and Motions. Evan is a cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and received the Excellence in Criminal Law Award from the faculty for his graduating class. A litigator for over a decade, Evan has successfully conducted numerous jury and bench trials. He is an experienced trial lawyer for his personal injury clients and domestic litigator for his family law clients. Evan was named a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021 & 2022. His courtroom skills,...

Mr. Bhasker exclusively represents plaintiffs for civil claims in New Mexico state and federal courts.

I have been practicing law since 1987 and have participated in dozens of trials and settlements resulting in million dollar recoveries for many of our consumer law clients, including in the areas of consumer credit, mortgage loan servicing, debt collection and credit reporting. I provide training to lawyers across the country in the area of consumer law and trial skills training. My partner, Luke Wallace, and I are dedicated to fully understanding the truth of our client’s story and to sharing this truth with the jury. Our results speak for themselves. We have earned a reputation...

Remember when “Made in the USA” meant the best product you could buy? People stood behind their work, emphasized quality, and created something valuable. We take pride in our work. Quality makes a difference. Jules Grandjean started his career taking injury cases others had labeled “unwinnable.” Instead, Jules successfully litigated nearly every one of them. Some of those “unwinnable” cases resulted in six-figure compensation for the injury victims who were initially shunned. Jules grew up on a steady diet of criminal law. Jules first carried, then drafted briefs for his father’s criminal practice. He graduated with highest honors in Criminology, and the highest...

Amber L. Weeks is a partner at Noble Vrapi and the manager of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Ms. Weeks represents families and individuals in cases involving family petitions, green card applications, waivers, naturalization and citizenship, U Visas for victims of crimes, and other immigration matters. Ms. Weeks is proficient in Spanish.

Ms. Weeks is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a highly sought-after speaker at national and regional conferences. Ms. Weeks has presented and written practice advisories regarding marriage-based immigration cases, naturalization, waivers, removal proceedings, and other topics. Ms. Weeks is the co-chair of the...

Carolina Martin Ramos believes in una justicia digna. This means that she believes in treating her clients with the dignity & respect they deserve. Carolina is recognized as a fierce & compassionate advocate. She has a big heart & fights hard for her clients. Carolina Martin Ramos founded Justicia Digna, LLC in 2012 after working as an attorney in government and private law firms. She has managed the work of attorneys and staff in numerous immigration and criminal law cases over the years. Ms. Ramos has helped many families change their lives significantly by attaining immigration benefits through programs like:...

The attorneys and staff at John W. Lawit are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to ensure the rights and benefits of the immigrant community. We are also dedicated to protecting the rights of employers, by assisting with immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement. As a team of legal professionals, we provide comprehensive, innovative and competent legal services to our clients to promote opportunities for a meaningful quality of life. Firm History John W. Lawit began practicing immigration law in 1980. Over the course of 42 years, John and his staff successfully assisted tens of thousands...

Carlos N. Martinez is the Managing Partner and co-owner of Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC, a full-service Cannabis law firm assisting business owners and entrepreneurs navigate through New Mexico's medical and recreational cannabis industry. Carlos is also Managing Partner of Cannabis Law Solutions, a national cannabis law firm focused on the areas of risk management, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, cannabis consulting and overall general counsel. Carlos is also a trial litigator that assists clients in Family Law in the areas of divorce, child custody, kinship guardianship, grandparent visitation, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements and child support issues. Carlos founded the...

I am an experienced personal injury lawyer committed to recovering the maximum compensation for your injuries. Call today for a free consultation.

I am an El Paso native, born and raised. I attended Radford School and then attended boarding school at Fountain Valley School of Colorado, Colorado Springs. After High School, I attended Guilford College, a Quaker affiliated school in Greensboro, North Carolina. I was a double major in International Studies and Philosophy. During my time at Guilford, I studied abroad in London, England in an educational program in conjuncture with Oxford University. At Guilford, I played on the tennis team and was honored with the distinction of being named All-American for Division III tennis and All-Academic.

After graduating from college, I attended...

I am an attorney focusing on personal injury and consumer protection. I proudly serve the people of New Mexico. Cases I handle are: car collisions, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, insurance disputes, medical malpractice, slip and falls, car dealership fraud, business fraud, unfair and deceptive practice claims, and improper debt collections. Call Today for a free consultation!

I am a partner with Findlay, & Dziak, LLC (BFD Lawyers). We are a general practice law firm that offers a variety of legal services. With an office in Albuquerque, we can help clients with issues ranging from bankruptcy, business law, contract drafting & review, criminal defense, divorce, DWI defense, estate planning, family law, personal injury, probate, real estate, taxes, and more.

After several years of representing large Fortune 500 companies, making the switch to representing everyday people was a significant leap into the unknown that Ben was unsure he could make. A higher power, however, forced Ben to make a decision in late October, 2009: In early October, 2009, Ben learned that he and his wife were pregnant with their first child. Two weeks later, Ben was driving from Albuquerque to Farmington for a hearing. As he past Cuba, New Mexico on 550, the sunny skies turned to dark clouds. The dark clouds traded their grey lining for...

Welcome to Martone Law Firm, where we stand as your dedicated ally in securing your future, safeguarding your family, and preserving your wealth. Our commitment is to deliver comprehensive legal services tailored to ensure peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones. Recognizing the paramount importance of future planning, we specialize in estate planning at Martone Law Firm. Our tailored solutions are designed to protect your assets and empower you to leave a lasting legacy. We firmly believe that every individual and family deserves the chance to secure their future and pass on their wealth in the most...

Nephi Hardman has represented clients in hundreds of bankruptcy cases, including as debtor’s counsel in chapter 7s, chapter 13s, and a number of major chapter 11 reorganizations.

He has also represented appellants in several foreclosure cases before the New Mexico Court of Appeals and the New Mexico Supreme Court.

While in law school, Nephi convinced the BYU Law Review to publish his musings on arbitration awards in an environment of compulsory unionism. He used lots of footnotes and semicolons and other arcane devices, and to this day, doctors regularly prescribe his paper as a sleep-aid.

In 2019, SuperLawyers identified Mr. Hardman as a...

Heather K. Hansen began working on behalf of injured New Mexicans in 2003. She has handled hundreds of personal injury claims, ranging from fender benders to wrongful deaths, and she has helped her clients recover millions of dollars. Heather prides herself on her close personal relationships with her clients. She is known for her compassion and for going the extra mile to ensure that her clients are treated fairly.

Rachel Berenson founded Berenson & Associates in Albuquerque in order to provide more personalized and high-quality representation to clients. As an experienced attorney, she has been practicing law for over 15 years, tackling complex cases involving personal injury accidents, employee harassment, and advocating for victims of sexual abuse. She is also certified in auto accident reconstruction, a unique skill that allows her to accurately investigate and assess injury claims. Ms. Berenson is dedicated to providing honest, effective, and effective counsel. She is fluent in Spanish and Bahasa Indonesian.

With 25 years of courtroom experience and thousands of successful results, I am the lawyer you need when you are facing traffic charges in New Mexico. I have over 875 Five Star Google reviews because I fight hard and get great results for my clients.