Ruidoso Lawyers

J.D., George Washington University Law School; M.A. Sociology, University of Kansas. Innovative lawyering, negotiation, mediation. A la carte means you can select from the full menu of services that a full service law office offers, instead of being required to buy the full menu. In other words, if you want advice only, you only purchase advice. If you want legal research or writing, you only purchase legal research or writing. Your lawyer can teach you how to negotiate, coach you on court appearances, prepare you for mediation. And, if you do want your attorney to do it all, that’s okay,...

Eunice Herrera de Bejarano is an associate attorney at Noble Vrapi in our Santa Fe office. She represents families and individuals in cases involving family petitions, green card applications, waivers, naturalization and citizenship, U Visas for victims of crimes, removal of conditions and green card renewals, and other immigration matters. She is fluent in Spanish.

Ms. Herrera de Bejarano graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a degree in Bilingual Education in 2007. She began work at Noble Vrapi in 2008 as a legal assistant. In 2015, she earned her Juris Doctorate with a certification in International and...

Criminal Defense providing Aggressive Criminal Defense in areas of Violent crimes, DWI, MVD hearings, Domestic Violence, Drug and Property Crimes. Misdemeanor, Felony and Juvenile Cases. I have over a decade of experience in criminal law. I am a former prosecutor and know the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. I will work hard to maximize your chances at a positive result in your case. WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS AND PAYMENT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR A FREE INITIAL CASE REVIEW CALL (505) 798-2522

Brent is a native New Mexican, born in Las Cruces New Mexico. Brent spent his childhood in Albuquerque. He graduated Valley High School in 1998 and then enlisted in the United States Army and became a paratrooper. A year after arriving in his regular unit, Brent was one of four men in his battalion to earn the coveted Expert Infantryman’s Badge, a symbol of tactical and technical proficiency. It was with the 82nd Airborne Division that Mr. Ferrel served in Kosovo as a radiotelephone operator on a scout sniper team. Following his service with the Army, Brent enrolled at...

Jeff has practiced law in Carlsbad, New Mexico, since 1976. He was born in Manhattan, N.Y., in 1950, grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey, graduating from the Hun School of Princeton in 1968. In 1972, Jeff received his B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and studied during the 1970-71 school year at the Dickinson Center for International Studies in Bologna, Italy. During high school and college, Jeff worked summers as an intern in the U.S. Senate and became a full-time Senate staffer from June, 1972 to August, 1973, when he left Washington to begin law school at...

David Crums is an attorney at the New Mexico Legal Group, P.C., a criminal defense and family law firm based in New Mexico. David Crum represents a wide range of family law clients around the state of New Mexico, in cases including divorce, child custody and support, property division, alimony, and division of retirement funds. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association.

Chad Mathis is the founding attorney at Prometheus Legal. Working out of the Albuquerque office, Mr. Mathis focuses on advising entertainment industry professionals from across the United States and the world. In particular, he assists independent filmmakers in taking their project from development, to financing and production, and all the way through distribution while avoiding the legal pitfalls that plague the film industry. Mr. Mathis also represents business owners across the state of New Mexico and helps them establish solid legal foundations on which to grow their business. His practice is geared toward preventing legal problems for his clients through...

Richard N. Feferman is the National Consumer Law Center’s 2013 recipient of the Vern Countryman Consumer Law Award. The annual award goes to a legal services or other public interest attorney whose special contributions to the practice of consumer law have strengthened and affirmed the rights of low-income Americans. Mr. Feferman is the founding partner of Feferman & Warren, the pre-eminent law firm in the southwest devoted to protecting consumers. Its three lawyers handle a wide variety of individual and class action consumer cases throughout New Mexico. Many of the firm's cases are federal lawsuits...

I have over 40 years of experience. After working as a federal prosecutor for 14 years, I started my private practice in 2000 as a criminal defense and personal injury attorney. I have tried numerous criminal and civil cases, including several high profile cases. I have successfully defended clients accused of everything from simple misdemeanors to murder. In addition to my criminal defense practice, I also assist those who have been injured due to medical negligence, accidents or faulty products/premises or who have lost a loved one due to medical or nursing home negligence.

A graduate of Coronado High School in Coronado, California, Gabriel now resides and practices in Texas. Mr. Perez is a Graduate of Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a writer for the Texas Bank Lawyer publication. Gabriel is now a litigator whom has appeared before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case "Mesa v. Hernandez" dealing with international application of Bivens. Mr. Perez is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico as well as the corresponding Federal circuits.

Based in Albuquerque, the Law Office of George F. Heidke provides a range of legal services to individuals and business clients across New Mexico. The firm focuses on employment, civil rights, business, and criminal law litigation.

The firm's lead attorney, George F. Heidke, has litigated hundreds of cases in New Mexico courtrooms across the state and provided legal advice to leaders at the highest levels in state and local government. He has conducted and overseen criminal and internal investigations. George has dedicated his career to the fair treatment of others and public service. Let us put that...

I have practiced law for 35 years and have had experience in a many different legal areas and with a variety of issues. I am particularly good at writing and have obtained good settlements for my clients on several occasions just on the strength of a letter I wrote alone. I have been in court a lot and am confident in that arena as well. I am a sensitive person and a good listener and feel that I must establish a good rapport with my clients in order to help them. I also am very cognizant of the high cost...

Jamison Shekter has significant experience representing injured and wronged New Mexicans against insurance companies and large corporations.

L. Darlene Weed has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and aggressive legal solutions for clients.

A former Prosecutor for Sandoval and Valencia counties, Ms. Weed opened Weed Law Firm as a General Practice offering Civil Dispute representation, Criminal Defense and Mediation. She is well-versed in all aspects of criminal law and is currently on the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel representing defendants charged with federal criminal violations.

Additionally, Ms. Weed works closely with families in contact with Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), and lends her expertise to Family Law, Employment Law, Contract Law, Administrative Law, Kinship/Guardianship,...

I work as a people's lawyer and represent persons with claims against insurance companies, corporations, and government agencies. Despite the rules of court that often work to conceal an insurance company's participation, I will not appear in any case where the settlement or judgment will be paid by an individual rather than the insurance company.

Stephen Domas left a highly successful career representing oil and gas companies to establish a solo practice focused on turning the tables on power and helping people navigate legal issues with confidence. He wields years of experience and a deep knowledge of the law to deliver results for clients in criminal and civil cases involving a broad range of legal issues. By listening with compassion, he ensures that your needs are understood and all legal options are fully explored. Experience grounded in empathy enables Stephen Domas to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Karen Holmes is a licensed attorney in California and New Mexico.
Karen graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Bakersfield in 2000 with a Bachelors Degree in English. She worked as Production Coordinator for Pappas Teleproductions (KMPH TV) and as a Legal Assistant for Pillsbury Winthrop LLP (now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman) before enrolling at William & Mary School of Law in 2004. As a student, she earned the Gambrell Professionalism Award and Honors in Legal Skills for excellence in legal research, writing, analysis, and trial and appellate practice. She served as Co-Chair of the school's Institute of the...

At the forefront of New Mexico’s cannabis industry: Patricia Monaghan ("Tricia") is a seasoned business attorney with unparalleled experience guiding cannabis businesses through the complexities of New Mexico cannabis business law, including the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn & Erin Compassionate Use Act, and related regulations. Since 2009, she has been a trusted advisor to licensed cannabis producers, manufacturers, retailers, couriers, and consumption lounges across the state; helping them navigate the licensing process and secure approvals for integrated, independent, and micro business licenses and comply with the regulations. Adept at navigating the evolving regulatory landscape: Tricia understands the intricacies of compliance...

Karin Foster is the founder of Treveri Law, PC formerly the Foster Legal Advisory Group, an Estate, Exit and Business planning law firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Treveri Law was formed on one basic principle, “Protect those you love.” We help clients to understand and prepare for unexpected incapacity, distress or death and the accompanying legal an tax implications with these unforeseen occurrences. At Treveri Law, we specialize in working with families, single women and small business owners. As the only attorney in New Mexico with the Certified Exit Planner Advisor designation, we are part of a team...

Former Military JAG Prosecutor and attorney who defends Albuquerque area residents who need help with a divorce, custody case, alimony, kinship guardianship, or adoption.

About Us: We are a boutique law firm specializing in serious injury and wrongful death cases. Close client relationships are the pride of this office and we are selective about which cases we accept to ensure we are able to give our clients the best service possible. We are on your side, at your side, helping injured people and their families recover from trucking and automobile accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, police and jail abuse, and defective products. Call for a free consultation.

About Dathan: A 2002 UNM School of Law graduate, Dathan found his calling in civil litigation a few...

My name is John McCall I have worked on all aspects of criminal and civil law with the exception of Bankruptcy law. I have specialized in Federal Environmental Cases like the WIPP case regarding nuclear waste and represented communities in Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque to assure people are protected from corporate polluters and other injustices. I have also developed tremendous experience in criminal law and I do high level drug trafficking cases and homicide cases along with DWI's and Domestic Violence, I am very active in Medical Cannabis issues and I have continued to represent people...