Erlinda is a former federal and state prosecutor with vast experience as a litigator. She began her career as a state prosecutor where she handled cases involving drug offenses to murder. She then took that expereince to the United States Attorney's Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she handled organized crime drug enforcement task force cases and federal drug cases. She is a highly skilled and expereinced trial attorney. For over the past 8 years, she has been representing clients almost exclusively in federal court. She's a zealous advocate for her clients.
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620 Roma Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87102
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Posted by Dr Suzanne Lopez | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
The Best Criminal Attorney in New Mexico bar none
Ms Johnson is smart , knowledgeable, diligent, detail oriented and is a consummate attorney. Her legal experiences have given her an expanded understanding of both state and federal law . She uses this knowledge to legally create brilliant defenses for her clients. She leaves no stone upturned to...
Posted by Lynne | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Attorney
We hired Ms. Johnson to defend my brother in a criminal case. Through her legal expertise, she was able to secure a reduced sentence for him. Ms. Johnson has a mastery of the law. She is diligent, hardworking and possesses excellent communication skills. We highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Confident and Professional
I've never hired an attorney, and hiring Erlinda Johnson was the best decision my family and I made. She showed her expertise from the beginning to end: with a positive result. In addition to her expertise, she explained every step in the legal processes and explained all the legal terms, which we...
Posted by Santanna | January 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best of the best!!
Mrs.Johnson is currently working on a case for one of my family members. I cant even begin to say how amazing and helpful she has been through this difficult time for me and my family. She has fought tooth and nail for us, and explained everything every step of the way. I dont know what we would have...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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She worked for my nephew’s case couple years ago. She did a very outstanding job.
"Without a doubt, Erlinda is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the State of New Mexico. She is well known and respected by Judges, court personel and other criminal law practitioners. More importantly, she is respected and feared by prosecutors in both state and federal court. She is an amazing trial lawyer and truly a tireless and zealous advocate for her clients. Not only have I referred clients to her, but I have worked with her on cases and seen first hand the preparation, knowledge of the law and tenacity that can make all the difference in serious legal matters. You cannot find a harder working, better prepared criminal defense lawyer."
"Erlinda is incredibly tenacious, and her impressive legal skill, meticulous attention to detail, and relentless pursuit of every possible defense has resulted in dismissals and acquittals where many other attorneys may have recommended a quick plea deal. Erlinda is at the very top of my list of referrals to criminal defense attorneys. In addition to her many successful case outcomes, I appreciate the fact that Erlinda handles every case as if it were her only case. She has timely and knowledgeably responded to every inquiry that I have ever sent to her. As an immigration practitioner, I particularly appreciate her zealous advocacy in addressing all issues with potential case outcomes, including immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Erlinda is an outstanding attorney and highly regarded. She is smart and aggressive."
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2001
EOUSA Award for Excellence, United States Department of Justice
2006 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Erlinda O. Johnson, LLC
2000 - 2006
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department Of Justice
1995 - 2000
Assistant District Attorney, Second Judicial District Attorney's Office
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Significant reduction in sentence
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissed
Acquittal
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Attacking Wiretap Evidence
2014
Strategies on How to Attack a Case Involving a Confidential Informant
2011
Preparing your Expert Witness
2002
Trial Techniques
2001
Trial Techniques/ Transitioning from Inquisitorial to Adversarial System
2000
Trial Techiniques
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English
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