Lisa Torraco

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Lisa Torraco

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Sex crime Lawyer at Albuquerque, NM
Practice Areas: Sex Crime, Violent Crime, Child Abuse ... +4 more

823 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM

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About Lisa

Biography

33 years of experience fighting for justice! AGGRESSIVE Criminal Defense attorney! Lisa FIGHTS!

OVER 28 years experience fighting for justice! #BADASSLAWYER AGGRESSIVE Criminal Defense attorney!

OVER 32 years experience fighting for justice! AGGRESSIVE Criminal Defense attorney! Former Child Abuse Prosecutor Lisa DEFENDS the WRONGFULLY ACCUSED!

Former SEX CRIME Prosecutor Lisa DEFENDS the WRONGFULLY ACCUSED!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Sex Crime 25%

Rape (criminal sexual penetration) | Sexual assault and sexual battery | Sexual harassment | Cybersex crimes | Sex trafficking Crimes against children | For more information, call Attorney Torraco!

9 years

25%
Child Abuse 15%

The stigma attached to a sex crime accusation can follow a person for life. The convicted must frequently register as a sex offender. Lisa Torraco fights tenaciously to make sure every accused client gets a fair trial. Call today.

9 years

15%
Drug Crime 15%

15%
Violent Crime 15%

Murder | Manslaughter | Assault | Aggravated assault | Weapons charges | If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, you need to act quickly to hire an attorney. You'll want Attorney Lisa Torraco on your side.

9 years

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

If you are facing criminal charges in New Mexico, contact former prosecutor Lisa Torraco to get the advantage of her inside knowledge of how the prosecution builds cases against people charged with violent crimes.

35 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Gun Law 10%

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon | Felon in possession of a firearm | Discharge of a firearm | Manslaughter | Murder | Felon in possession of a firearm | Discharge of a firearm | Manslaughter | Murder | Disorderly conduct| More! Call Today

10%
Litigation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 34 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lisa Torraco Law

823 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102

lisatorracolaw.com/

Online Presence

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Lisa Torraco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

One of the best attorneys

Lisa is fabulous. So incredibly knowledgeable, and a fighter. If you need someone to fight for you with everything they have, then this is the attorney to hire. I am forever grateful for her hard work, caring attitude, and always having my back. Honest, trustworthy, and amazing doesn’t sum it up.

Posted by Denise | January 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great job

I am forever in Lisa's debt, she handled my case with brilliance. She is smarter than the prosecutors. They didnt see her strategies and the prosecutor played right into her hand. She is brave and fearless. Thank you! She saved me from a very bad fate. xoxo

Posted by Catharina | January 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A honest, strong attorney

Ms. Torraco was very helpful with my unfair case. While she was confident with her work, she was also very caring. She also provides objective inputs with relevant strategies that would work in your favor in your case. For 3 months she was working on my "tough" case, she produced a solid plan. Based ...on my observations, she has outstanding negotiation skills with prosecutors, followed by her compassion and knowledge. I can go on about her competence and skills in and out of court. You can definitely trust her and her work. If was ever working in the field of law, she would have been my role model.

Posted by Miguel | July 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A true friend in my time of need..

When I first seen that I was able the leave a comment about my personal experience with Ms. Torraco I jumped on it .. For a few reasons , first and foremost so that I can show my gratitude towards her , she has become a very special friend to my family and I... When I first came to her with my legal ...problems she was so open to hear my side of the story and when I was done she gave me the most uplifting response that I never could have expected... She told me that "every one makes mistakes, but not every one learns from them"!!, and that she would help me learn from mine and help me get my life back on track as we journeyed threw my legal problems together... And here I am five years later and all my legal problems are behind me and I have a new wife and a brand new born baby boy!!! I thank god every day that he let my path cross with Ms. Torraco's because of her knowledge of the law and her strong ambition to win and provide those who deserve a second chance, the second chance that they wish for so bad... And I would also like to say that not only does Ms.Lisa Torraco work day and night on your case but she also gets to know her clients and cares for them and what happens to them .. She has some many great qualities and I strongly recommend any one that has some legal problems , and is in need of a great lawyer, to look Ms. Torraco up .. Because not only will they have the best attorney in Albuquerque by there side in the court room, they will have one of the best friends they could of ever asked for in life!!!!! And I would like to thank Ms. Torraco for always believing in me and standing bye my side in my time of need!! And thank you for helping me learn from my mistakes and get my life back on track, not only for me but for my wife and new born son as well.... Thank you from the bottom of my heart my friend...

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2014 | Litigation

Criminal case

Lisa was a great lawyer, she was there for me whenever I needed and always gave real advice. I could tell she cared a lot about my case and wanted the best possible outcome. She won my case for me. All of her office staff were helpful and easy to get ahold of. It is obvious she knows what she is doin...g and knows the law well. I would highly recommend her for any kind of criminal, civil, or other types of law she practices.

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Lisa Torraco's Lawyer Endorsements

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D. Zane Swank

Domestic violence lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Torraco is highly skilled as a trial attorney and is very professional. Not only does she know the law, but she knows how to argue a case to win. Without reservation, I endorse Ms. Torraco. If I were facing allegations of domestic violence or a restraining order, I would want Ms. Torraco on my side. -D. Zane Swank, Esq."

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Jennifer Burrill

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is always well prepared and aggressive in her defense."

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Nicole Moss

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very intelligent, aggressive attorney who works very hard for her clients. I have seen her interact with clients and have witnessed how much her clients respect her."

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Lelia Hood

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa Torraco is always prepared and very knowledgeable. Great lawyer."

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Glenn Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa, is dynamic, experienced and an excellent litigator. She is a committed advocate and always brings her "A" game to the courtroom."

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H. Eugene Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Simon Kubiak

Criminal defense lawyer

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D. Zane Swank

Family lawyer

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Alisha Maestas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Lahann

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Burrill

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sylvia Baiz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erlinda Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Moss

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Peake

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lelia Hood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Glenn Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best DUI Lawyers in Albuquerque, Expertise

2020

Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

2015

Best In Government, Common Cause

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

New Prosecutor of the Year, New Mexico Bar Association

1992

Outstanding New Mexico Women, Governor Bruce King

1991

Outstanding Young Women, National Womens Bar Association

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal Attorney, Torraco Law

1996 - 2006

Special Prosecutor, 2nd Judicial District Attorney Office

1996 - 2006

Adjunct Professor, University Of New Mexico School Of Law

1995 - 1996

Special Prosecutor, Rio Rancho

1995 - 1996

Assistant City Attorney/Legal Advisor, City of Rio Rancho

1992 - 1996

Felony Child Abuse Prosecutor, Office of the District Attorney - Santa Fe

1990 - 1994

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney Bernalillo COunty

Associations

2012 - Present

New Mexico State Senate

State Senator

1993 - 1996

New Mexico State Bar

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Stephenson

NOT GUILTY

State v, Peterson

NOT GUITY ALL COUNTS

State v. Peterson

NOT GUITY ALL COUNTS

State v. Peterson

NOT GUITY ALL COUNTS

State v. Peterson

NOT GUITY ALL COUNTS

State v. Ross

NOT GUILTY all counts

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Education

1991

University of New Mexico School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of New Mexico

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

New Mexico Bail Bondsmen

Criminal Procedure

2007

Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office Training

Prosecution Misconduct

2006

Judicial Education training center

6th Amendment right to Confrontation under Crawford

2006

Guest Instructor at the District Attorney Conference

Prosecution Misconduct

Publications

2013

Albuquerque Journal Op. Ed. Quality Health Care for Inmates is Vital to Public Safety, Albuquerque Journal, Friday October 10, 2013

2005

CARDOZO’S WOMEN’S LAW JOURNAL, CHESS CLUB IS NOT COOL: An Essay on the Choices Women Make that Preclude Them from Higher Professional Levels

2005

Mississippi Law Journal The New Mexico District Attorney Clinic: Skills and Justice, 74 MISS. L. J.1107 (2005).

2005

The Prosecutor (NDAA) Working with a Law School Clinic, THE PROSECUTOR, Vol. 39, No. 5 September/October 2005.

2004

Bar Bulletin (ISSN 1062-6611) Vol. 43, No. 19 Be Nice! – and other basics of professionalism

1992

New Mexico Law Review The Repeal of the Marital Rape Exemption. . . New Mexico Joins the 20th Century

Languages

English

American Sign Language

Activity

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