Nicole Moss has dedicated her career to zealously pursuing justice for her clients. As a criminal defense lawyer, Ms. Moss has represented clients on everything from simple traffic offenses to first degree felonies. She has tried over 100 cases before juries around the State of New Mexico and is not afraid of fighting for her clients.
Who polices the police? We do. Ms. Moss's civil cases have included lawsuits against police officers, correctional facilities and local jails, probation and parole officers and more. When law enforcement overstep their authority and violate the constitution, we hold them accountable.
Ms. Moss also represents employees who have been discriminated against by their employers, who are facing unfair and unwarranted discipline or termination, and those who face professional licensure and/or certification issues.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of someone else's neglect or malfeasance, Ms. Moss can help. She has represented families who have been hurt by drunk drivers, by neglect of governmental agencies, sexual predators and more.
Practice areas
My entire career has focused on criminal law. I have handled cases ranging from misdemeanor DWI and domestic violence to securities fraud to first degree murder. My detail oriented and zealous approach yields excellent results for my clients.
17 years, 1,000 cases
Police misconduct, excessive force, wrongful detention/arrest, jail guard/correction officer misconduct, unlawful search and seizure
11 years, 25 cases
17 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NM | Active | 2005 | 04/01/2015 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Legal Impact Prosecutor of the Year | State Bar of New Mexico, Prosecutor's Division | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Law Office of Nicole W Moss LLC | 2012 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Kennedy & Han P.C. | 2011 - 2012 |
Assistant District Attorney | Second Judicial District Attorney's Office | 2005 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Mexico Women's Bar Association | 2013 - Present | |
New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 - Present | |
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2012 - Present | |
State Bar of New Mexico | 2005 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Unniversity of New Mexico | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Columbia University | 2001 | |
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Discovery Issues & How to Use Court Rules for Clients Best Advantage | 2016 |
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I endorse this lawyer. She's an awesome choice for legal representation.
Lisa Torraco, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Moss is an outstanding attorney, she is smart and zealous in all her chosen practice areas. I have worked cases with her and she is well prepared. I have also been opposing counsel and she has proven to be a formidable opponent. I highly regard her as a person and professional.
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