New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers | Compare & Review

New Mexico residents facing criminal defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. The legal framework in New Mexico differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern criminal defense cases in this jurisdiction.

Criminal cases in New Mexico are prosecuted through District Court, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but New Mexico's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The State Bar of New Mexico maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

When selecting a criminal defense attorney in New Mexico, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout New Mexico and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in New Mexico — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in New Mexico. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Jeff Grandjean - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grandjean Law Office, LLC
 400 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 1010 Roswell NM 88201
(575) 622-1988
Texas Tech University School of Law (2007)
English
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
Mila Allen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mila L. Allen, Attorney at Law
 815 West Santa Fe Avenue Grants NM 87020
(505) 287-5679
University of New Mexico (1981)
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Criminal Law
George Heidke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of George F. Heidke
 820 2nd St NW Albuquerque NM 87102-2212
(505) 697-8208
University of New Mexico School of Law
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Ms. Angelina Baca - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Whittenburg Strange & Walker
 716 E. Tierra Blanca Clovis NM 88101
(575) 218-3792
University of New Mexico (1997)
English, Spanish
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
Christopher Cardenas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cardenas Law Office LLC
 602 N. Alameda Blvd Las Cruces NM 88005
(575) 650-6003
Western New England University School of Law (2007)
English
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Landlord Tenant
Jules August Grandjean II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Proudlaw, LLC
 3300 N Butler Ave Ste 201 Farmington NM 87401
Florida Coastal School of Law (2006)
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Steven Farber - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 323 Staab St P.O. Box 2473 Santa Fe NM 87504
(505) 988-9725
Temple University Beasley School of Law (1968)
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Lucas B Babycos - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 821 S. Ford Drive Gallup NM 87301
(505) 722-2055
Loyola University New Orleans
Pueblo of Zuni Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Family Law
Raymundo Eli Rojas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Raymundo Eli Rojas
 1300 N. El Paso Street El Paso TX 79902
(575) 526-7765
University of Kansas School of Law (2002)
Spanish
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Employment Law
Hans William Voss - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hans Voss Law Firm
 1227 Paseo De Peralta Santa Fe NM 87501
(505) 982-4348
New Mexico
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Construction Law Criminal Law
Trace L Rabern - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1626 Ben Hur Drive Santa Fe NM 87501
(505) 690-7969
University of New Mexico (1990)
10th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Juvenile Law
Karlos Ulibarri - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ulibarri Law Office
 812 Marquette Ave NW Albuquerque NM 87102
(505) 242-6220
University of New Mexico School of Law (1997)
English, Spanish
Bar #14717
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Stephen Aarons - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aarons Law PC
 2019 Galisteo Street Suite H1 Santa Fe NM 87505-2106
(505) 984-1100
Saint Louis University School of Law (1976)
Spanish
Missouri Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Alisha Ann Maestas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Alisha A. Maestas, P.C.
 4801 Lang Ave. NE, Suite 110 Albuquerque NM 87109
(505) 798-2522
University of New Mexico (1997)
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Christopher Mills - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Christopher R. Mills Attorney at Law
 801 N Linam St Hobbs NM 88240
(505) 397-2471
New Mexico
Bar #28178
New Mexico Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Gov & Administrative Law
Marc Grano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grano Law Offices, P.C.
 713 6th Street Las Vegas NM 87701
(505) 426-8711
University of New Mexico School of Law (1996)
English, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
Sara Elizabeth Woods - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 2699,1660 HICKORY LOOP LAS CRUCES NM 88004
(575) 524-8812
South Texas College of Law (2004)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Wesley Owen Pool - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 201 Innsdale Terrace Clovis NM 88101
(575) 762-8300
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University (1998)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Business Law
William Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2951 N Roadrunner Pkwy Las Cruces NM 88011
(575) 522-7500
Denver
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Howard L. Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PMB 1408 Fairacres NM 88033
(505) 524-2145
The University of Texas School of Law (1972)
Spanish
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
L. Darlene Weed - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1171 Montoya Road Suite D Bernalillo NM 87004
(505) 771-3544
University of New Mexico
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
Gerald Joe Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 4152 ANTHONY NM 88021
(575) 882-2288
The University of Texas School of Law (1956)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Consumer Law Criminal Law
Rory Allen Foutz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 665 W. Main St. Farmington NM 87401
Texas Tech University School of Law (2008)
German
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Val Jolley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4801 N Butler Ave Farmington NM 87401
(505) 327-6116
Brigham Young
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Max Houston Proctor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 728 W Silver Ave Hobbs NM 88240
(575) 392-1521
Texas Tech University School of Law (1975)
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Family Law
Brian Mathison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 87 SANTA TERESA NM 88008
(915) 208-3433
University of Arkansas School of Law (2018)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Employment Law
Tara Michelle Wood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 726 E Michigan Dr 300 Hobbs NM 88240
(575) 397-7550
Texas Tech University School of Law (2005)
Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Employment Law
David Gorman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 2276 SILVER CITY NM 88062
(575) 388-2855
Gonzaga
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
Tibo Chavez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 500 Becker Ave Belen NM 87002
(505) 864-4428
New Mexico
New Mexico Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
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