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With a career spanning prosecution, legislative service, and legal education, Lisa Torraco, Attorney at Law, is a respected leader in New Mexico’s legal community. Honored as "New Prosecutor of the Year" in 1993, she served for a decade as a special prosecutor and earned recognition for her leadership on the Prosecutor Section’s Board of Directors. As a former New Mexico State Senator, Ms. Torraco stood at the forefront of criminal justice and voter reform, co-chairing the Criminal Justice Reform Subcommittee and fostering bipartisan solutions to complex policy challenges. Her dedication extends beyond the courtroom, evidenced by her roles as senior managing attorney in the Child Abuse Division and as an adjunct law professor. Ms. Torraco’s public contributions have been celebrated through prestigious awards, including the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Women. As a strong advocate for “Right on Crime,” she remains committed to advancing meaningful criminal justice reform and empowering her clients with effective representation.
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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 ...
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 ...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2012 - Present
New Mexico State SenateState Senator
1993 - 1996
New Mexico State BarBoard of Directors
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1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2014
Criminal Procedure
2007
Prosecution Misconduct
2006
6th Amendment right to Confrontation under Crawford
2006
Prosecution Misconduct
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