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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Acquired: 1995
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620 Roma Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87102
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Posted by Lesa | January 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Defending Addiction
During my son's sentencing hearing in Albuquerque, the judge looked at him and said, "Young man, you have yourself a very good attorney." I consider this the ultimate compliment. Mrs. Johnson is professional, knowledgeable, cutting edge, and extremely compassionate. In the most difficult of circum...
Posted by Maryanne | October 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent!
Top notch attorney! Amazing litigator! Very knowledgeable! Will aggressively fight for you armed with knowledge and experience without compromising integrity and ethics. I assure you that she will give your case all she has, accurately assess your situation and steer the case in the direction which ...
Posted by Ben | October 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Ben G.
I recently observed a trial Ms. Johnson tried in federal court. She was thorough, prepared, aggressive and did not back down. She is not afraid of the government. She was far more effective and experienced than the prosecutors. She fiercely advocated for her client. this is someone I would want ...
"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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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
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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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