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Jay R. Mueller
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Biography
A straight-shooter, Jay R. Mueller focuses his practice on child custody, child welfare, divorce, domestic violence, DWI defense and family law. Jay brings a calm and sense of peace to his clients' often choatic situations. He has been a practicing attorney since 2002 and founded his firm in 2006.
Jay earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from New Mexico Highlands University and studied law at the University of New Mexico School of Law.
While a student, Jay served as both an enlisted member and later commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
He served with HHB, 6th BN, 200th Air Defense Artillery, New Mexico Army National Guard as well he was a First Lieutenant in the Military Police Corps in the U.S. Army Reserve.
He has authored legal articles. His research concerning Navajo traditional law was published in the Tribal Law Journal at the University of New Mexico's School of Law. Jay is also currently writing a family law and child custody book for the general public.
During his legal studies, Jay worked on family law cases, DWI and criminal defense, as well as Native American issues. He researched family law issues for the Navajo Nation Solicitor and won his first DWI case in the Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Court.
In the last several years Jay has received specialized legal training provided by the Children's Law Institute and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. This training has been focused on children's welfare law, mediation and conflict resolution, and courtroom techniques.
Jay has represented people with respect to divorce, child custody, domestic violence and DWI cases for over fourteen years! In the past we enjoyed a special relationship with the Second and Thirteenth Judicial District Children's Courts and continue to serve as Court-appointed counsel in various family law and children's court cases. Jay welcomes appointment as a guardian ad litem in "high conflict" child custody cases.
Jay has represented hundreds of parents, children, and teens in child custody, child support, domestic violence, divorces, and civil child abuse/neglect proceedings in various district courts and children's courts in Albuquerque, Grants, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Our law firm is based on the belief that our clients' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from returning clients and referrals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best legal services possible.
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Licensed in New Mexico for 23 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Jay R Mueller
500 Marquette NW, Suite #1200, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
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Posted by Christina | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
A passionate ally through the worst of times
I first hired Jay Mueller to help me write my will and then later to advocate for me in a conflict with my ex regarding division of property we had owned jointly. My ex was refusing to honor the terms of our agreement and he was able to secure an efficient and favorable outcome to the potentially pro...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional and a very competent family law attorney
Jay Mueller is a compassionate and competent attorney who goes out of his way to mediate an advocate for his clients.. He has helped me solve small domestic matters affordably when other lawyers might have tried to drag it out to get more money.. honest and upfront negotiator I was glad to have Jay M...
Posted by Jamie | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Satisfied client
I have hired Jay Mueller on 4 different occasions for DWI cases. He met with me personally multiple times and gave sincere support and concrete advice. 2 of the 4 were dismissed and he kept me from doing jail time after all my mistakes. I would refer him to ANYONE. He is a brilliant God filled man an...
Jay R. Mueller's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jay for many years and he is not only competent, but also responsive and compassionate. He is well aware of the dynamics of the practice of law and is an asset to any client."
Barry Porter
Family lawyer
David Crum
Divorce and separation lawyer
Roberta Batley
Divorce and separation lawyer
Donny Johnson
Family lawyer
Nicole Moss
DUI and DWI lawyer
Cynthia Payne
DUI and DWI lawyer
Simon Kubiak
DUI and DWI lawyer
Antonia Roybal-Mack
Family lawyer
PJ Hartman
Family lawyer
Jay Nair
Child custody lawyer
Kymberleigh Dougherty
Child custody lawyer
Betsy Salcedo
Child support lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Client Champion Silver Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, Jay R. Mueller & Associates/Law Office of Jay R. Mueller, Albuquerque, New Mexico
1999 - 1999
Judicial Law Clerk, Canoncito Navajo Tribal Court, To’Hajileehee, Navajo Nation
Associations
2002 - Present
New Mexico State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
IMO Jesse D.
NMCA upheld children's court decision.
2017-NMCA-058
affirmed lower court decision
Education
2001
University of New Mexico School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
New Mexico Highlands University
MA - Masters
1992
New Mexico Highlands University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Department of History and Political Science
adjunct faculty
Publications
2010
Native American Law: Alaskan Native, Canadian Aboriginal, and Federal Indian Law
Indian Casino Liability for Patron Tort Actions: The Ultimate Crapshoot for New Mexico’s Gaming Tribes
2003
University of New Mexico School of Law Tribal Law Journal
Restoring Harmony through the Navajo Common Law of Torts: Can it be applied in State and Federal Forums?”
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
Rapist wants custody of his 5yo victim, DA dropped charges against him days ago.....who can help?
13 Dec 2017
Q&A
How responsible am I for my girlfriend's irresponsibility towards her child?
29 Nov 2017
Q&A
Myself and my newborn failed a drug screen at the hospital, after given a second I failed again. Can they take my children?
20 Oct 2017