After 25 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.

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Carlos N. Martinez

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 8 years experience

(505) 445-4444 8214 2nd Street NW
Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87114

Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Carlos N. Martinez is the Managing Partner and co-owner of Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC, a law firm assisting families in New Mexico in areas of divorce, child cusotdy, kinship guardianship, grandparent visitation, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements and child support issues. Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC also helps clients in the arears of cannabis law, personal injury, drone law litigation and business litigation and consulting.

Carlos’s experience in complex family law litigation and business background are invaluable assets when it comes to explaining the nuances of family law, utilizing strategic financial planning, and ultimately achieving a favorable resolution...

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Tamara Couture

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience

(505) 266-0125 2501 San Pedro Dr NE
Suite 207
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Workers' Comp

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Tamara Couture is the Senior Attorney at Couture Law. She has a Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from the University of New Mexico. She matriculated into Occidental College for her Bachelor’s degree and received her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Professional Writing from the University of New Mexico, magna cum laude.

Tamara is a highly trained and experienced mediator. She is a recipient of the Judge Oliver Seth Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Before becoming an attorney, her professional career...

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Jeff Grandjean

Roswell, NM Divorce Lawyer with 8 years experience

(575) 622-1988 500 N. Main St., Suite 814
Roswell, NM 88201

Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Texas Tech University School of Law

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Robert Don Lohbeck

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 31 years experience

(505) 888-5200 2155 Lousiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Texas - Austin

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30 Years of Courtroom Trial Experience - We Know What It Takes to Win.

When you need a lawyer, you want someone who’s smart, aggressive, and experienced, with a proven history of success; an attorney you can trust who's committed to getting you the results you need. We’d like to put our extensive legal experience to work for you.

Strict deadlines apply to your case. Don't wait until it's too late.

Call us at (505) 888-5200

Practice Areas: Divorce, Custody & Family Law; Aggressive Criminal Defense; Business Disputes & Civil Lawsuits; Serious Personal Injury & Wrongful Death; Medical Malpractice

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John Samore

10.0

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(505) 244-0450 300 Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 38 years experience
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Iowa

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For almost thirty years, John Samore has emphasized professional competence and personal service. After ten years in a general law, Mr. Samore focused his practice almost entirely on two challenging areas: families in crisis and defending persons accused of criminal conduct. Mr. Samore acquired his appreciation for the law from his father, Edward, who practiced 57 years. Both gentlemen graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law. Admitted to practice in New Mexico in 1989, John Samore has effectively represented almost 1000 accused of criminal conduct and...

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Courtney Weaks

10.0

(1 Peer Review)

(505) 242-5958 500 4th Street NW
Suite 405
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 12 years experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of New Mexico

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Courtney Weaks has been practicing criminal defense law since graduating from the Univeristy of New Mexico in 2007. She began her career with Second Judicial District Attorney's Office in Albuquerque. She began in the misdemeanor division working in the Metropolitan Court. She quickly worked her way into the Felony DWI division. While with the District Attorney's office, Courtney handled hundreds of criminal and DWI cases. Courtney advanced to the Felony DWI division where she handled hundreds more DWI cases. Following her time at the District Attorney, Courtney opened her own law practice where she...

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McKenzie St. Denis

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 11 years experience

(505) 445-4444 8214 2nd Street NW
Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87114

Free ConsultationDivorce, Cannabis Law, Employment and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law

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A native of Roswell, New Mexico, McKenzie St. Denis refuses to confess to her alien roots, but we know they exist.

Mrs. St. Denis, has an eclectic legal career ranging from being a prosecutor for the New Mexico Medical Board to representing parents in abuse and neglect cases. Include securing Medicaid benefits, water law, business litigation, and asylum law and you have a glimpse of what Mrs. St. Denis’ legal career has been, thus far.

Mrs. St. Denis, began her legal career in California, but returned to the Land of Enchantment to be closer to her family (and to be...

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Jay Goodman

Santa Fe, NM Divorce Attorney with 33 years experience

(866) 319-3058 2019 Galisteo
Ste. C3
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
Capital University Law School

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I am a third generation attorney with experience in working at my family's law firm and then branching out to own a commercial enterprise in New York, then expanding on my business and legal experience to become a founding member of three law firms and several holding companies. I have been a board of directors' member as well as officer of several profit and not for profit corporations, LLC's and LP's involving real estate, grandparents rights, family law and commercial/residential entities. As a practicing attorney, my professional emphasis has been family law, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, and...

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Joseph Mio Zebas

Hobbs, NM Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience

(575) 393-1024 502 W. Alto Drive
Hobbs, NM 88240

Free ConsultationDivorce, Civil Rights, Family and Insurance Claims
University of Arizona

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Martha Kaser

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 36 years experience

(505) 843-7303 800 Lomas Blvd NW #201
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Divorce and Family
University of Michigan Law School and University of Michigan Law School

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Emma Lorraine Whitley

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 13 years experience

(505) 843-7303 2701 Arizona St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Divorce and Family
University of New Mexico

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Emma Whitley is an attorney at the New Mexico Legal Group handling divorce and family law cases. Emma graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico and received her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law.

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Clifton Davidson

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience

(505) 944-0372 423 6th Street NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Free ConsultationDivorce and Real Estate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University

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Stacey Haase

Alamogordo, NM Divorce Lawyer with 2 years experience

(575) 551-4808 964 Arroyo Seco
Alamogordo, NM 88310

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
University of Idaho

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We're not your typical law firm. To keep overhead low and reduce costs, we don't maintain a brick-and-mortar office in which to meet clients. Instead, we believe in passing on the savings to our clients by meeting with you on your terms, when and where it's convenient for you. We also don't chase after the billable hour like most firms do. Instead, we offer flat fees on most cases, so you know up front what you'll pay for legal services. There are no surprises here, we believe in honesty and transparency, and we're more affordable than what you might...

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Dorene A. Kuffer

ALBUQUERQUE, NM Divorce Attorney

(505) 924-1000 500 4TH ST NW STE 250
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile

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Dorene Kuffer is the senior and principle attorney with over 32 years practicing all aspects of family law in New Mexico and Illinois.

Dorene earned an LL.M. (an advanced law degree) in Child and Family Law from Loyola University, Chicago School of Law. In Illinois, Dorene handled cases ranging from traffic, misdemeanor, felony and death penalty cases, to divorce, custody, adoption, business litigation and contract disputes. She was also an adjunct professor at Loyola University teaching family law to graduate level students.

In 2007, Dorene moved to New Mexico, where she is licensed to practice before the 10th District Court, the United...

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Mila Allen

Grants, NM Divorce Lawyer with 34 years experience

(505) 287-5679 815 West Santa Fe Avenue
Grants, NM 87020

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of New Mexico

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Lynda Latta

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 32 years experience

(505) 842-5924 715 Tijeras Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Divorce, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family

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Originally from the Denver, Colorado area, Ms. Latta received her BA at the University of Colorado in 1983. While she was a visiting student at the University of New Mexico, she received her Juris Doctorate from Willamette University in 1986 and she was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico that same year. In 1994, Ms. Latta went into private practice and founded the Law Offices of Lynda Latta, LLC specializing in family law and criminal misdemeanor defense. She, along with her Associate Attorneys Karin L. Henson and Brianna Feerer-Huss, is inspired by the desire to help clients work...

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Betsy Salcedo

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience

(505) 610-6904 11927 Menaul Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112

Divorce, Animal, Criminal and Family

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Stefanie Lee Kyser

Santa Fe, NM Divorce Attorney with 17 years experience

(505) 216-9813 128 Grant Avenue
Suite 213
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Wake Forest University School of Law

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Carlos Ruiz de la Torre

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer

(505) 544-5400 1801 Rio Grande Blvd SW Ste. C
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Criminal and Family

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Michael J. Dugan

Las Cruces, NM Divorce Attorney with 22 years experience

(575) 541-1721 755 S. Telshor Blvd.
Suite C202
Las Cruces, NM 88011

Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Georgetown University Law Center

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Christopher Cardenas

Las Cruces, NM Divorce Lawyer with 8 years experience

(575) 650-6003 602 N. Alameda Blvd
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Personal Injury and Probate
Western New England University School of Law

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Alison Arias

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience

(505) 765-1689 730 Rankin Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of New Mexico

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Sidney Palmer Childress

Santa Fe, NM Divorce Attorney with 26 years experience

(505) 433-9823 PO Box 2327
Santa Fe, NM 87504

Divorce, Business, Probate and Real Estate

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Effective legal solutions often require more than just understanding “the big picture”. To prevail in the difficult, life-changing cases your advocate must take advantage of all the subtle nuances to make the winning difference. For many years now I have studied and put into practice the persuasive arts and communication skills needed to succeed in the jury trial. I pay attention to the details and take every case seriously. Diligence, common sense, sound judgment and knowledge of the law are all very important qualifications for any attorney. If you want proactive representation that is cost-effective and personally...

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Jessica Roth

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 14 years experience

(505) 843-7303 800 Lomas Blvd NW #201
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Divorce and Family
George Mason University School of Law

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Jessica Roth is an attorney at the New Mexico Legal Group in Albuquerque. Jessica handles divorce, child custody, child support, and complex property division.

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Mary Ann R Burmester

Santa Fe, NM Divorce Lawyer with 31 years experience

(505) 881-2566 117 N. Guadalupe St., Suite A
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Washington and Lee University School of Law

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Steven Chavez

Los Lunas, NM Divorce Lawyer with 23 years experience

(505) 565-3650 643 Hwy 314 SW
Los Lunas, NM 87031

Divorce, Civil Rights, DUI and Domestic Violence
Saint Louis University School of Law

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Scott Johnson

Aztec, NM Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience

(505) 803-1688 603 NE Aztec Blvd.
Aztec, NM 87410

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
UNM School of Law

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Ms. Suzanne Gaulin Esq.

Las Vegas, NM Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience

(505) 235-9556 801 Douglas Avenue, Suite 6
Las Vegas, NM 87701

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Real Estate
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University and Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University

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Gaulin Law Firm offers the following services: Divorce, child custody, child support, modification, alimony, grandparent privileges, kinship guardianship, paternity, marital property settlements, spousal support. Additionnally, we are now offering services in the practice of real estate law. We help clients in Mora, Colfax, San Miguel and Guadelupe counties.

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Kristin Marie Harrington

Farmington, NM Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience

(505) 564-4789 413 N. Auburn
Farmington, NM 87401

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Texas Tech University School of Law

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I primarily practice criminal defense and domestic relations or family law, but I am open to other legal issues that do not fall under those two categories. For my first two years of practice in law, I enjoyed working at the Public Defender's Office in Aztec. I participated in the development of a probation-like program called Treatment Court which I thoroughly enjoyed. I maintain positive and professional relationships with local judges, police officers, prosecutors, and attorneys, which helps to achieve fair and just results for clients. Legal situations do...

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Thomas Joseph Clear

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 37 years experience

(505) 883-6944 7112 Aztec Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile

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David Crum

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience

(505) 843-7303 2701 Arizona St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
The George Washington University Law School

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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.

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Matthew Legan Sanchez

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer

507 Roma Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of New Mexico

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Jane C. Levy

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Attorney with 15 years experience

(505) 243-1733 20 First Plaza NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family

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Freda Howard McSwane

Ruidoso, NM Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience

(575) 257-1515 1100 Sudderth Dr
Ruidoso, NM 88345

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family

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Michael Cain

Las Cruces, NM Divorce Lawyer with 18 years experience

(575) 541-6110 Pueblo Plaza Center
1100 S. Main St., Suite 200
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Regent University School of Law

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We are a small town general practice firm. We primarily handle DWI / DUI, Criminal Defense, and family law matters such as Divorce, Child Custody / Support and Adoptions. We also handle car accidents and probate work. If you would like to work with a legal team that cares and will work hard to help you resolve your problem, call us.

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The Hon. Grace Duran

Las Cruces, NM Divorce Lawyer with 41 years experience

(575) 541-0329 230 S. Alameda Blvd Bldg 2
Las Cruces, NM 88005

Divorce and Family

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Traci Wolf

Albuquerque, NM Divorce Lawyer with 31 years experience

(505) 268-7000 1200 Pennsylvania St NE # 2C
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Divorce and Family

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Traci J. Wolf founded the law firm of Traci J. Wolf, P.C. in 1989 and the firm has been in continuous operation since then. Traci J. Wolf, P.C. is the predecessor firm to Wolf & Fox, P.C. The firm changed its name in 1999 when attorney Bryan Fox was added as a partner. Specializing in Divorce cases and family law cases.

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L. Darlene Weed

Bernalillo, NM Divorce Lawyer

(505) 771-3544 1171 Montoya Road
Suite D
Bernalillo, NM 87004

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of New Mexico

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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,...

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Ms. Angelina Baca

Clovis, NM Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience

(575) 218-3792 716 E. Tierra Blanca
Clovis, NM 88101

Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
University of New Mexico

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody: A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

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