Randy W. Powers Jr.
About Randy
Biography
Randy is a Family Law Specialist devoting his practice to advocating for families in New Mexico. He is also appointed periodically by the courts as a Guardian Ad Litem in family law matters, representing the children in those cases.
Randy grew up in New Mexico, graduating from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, and a minor in Economics. While attending the University of New Mexico, Randy was honored to receive the Ben L. Robert’s Academic Scholarship and recognition on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll.
Randy obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the Arizona Summit Law School where he received an Academic Merit Scholarship. He also received CALI Awards in the areas of Family Law and Trial Practice, which is given to the highest scoring student in each law school class at many law schools. Randy also has served as an Honor Court Justice for law school. While attending law school, he completed an externship with the Honorable Elizabeth Whitefield in the Second Judicial District Court. Randy also worked as a law clerk for Nirenstein, Garnice, Soderquiest, PLLC, where the focus was on family law, guardianship, and conservatorship issues.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Mexico for 14 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Powers Family Law, LLC
4801 Lang Ave. NE, Suite 110, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
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Randy W. Powers Jr.'s Reviews
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Posted by Bryan | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Malpractice Law firm
Randy Powers and Powers Family Law is the worst Family Law Firm. Randy has no idea what to do in Family Law it was like speaking with a child. In my case Randy showed up to court but talked to the judge like Randy was a child and took no notes in court and when he was to send court forms to the Defen...
Randy Powers
Replied last February 07, 2024We won a significant amount of property on your behalf and obtained an Order of Protection against your wife at the Court hearing. You have had an outstanding balance with the Firm for 3 months which you did not pay off, and yet have continued to ask us to work on your behalf. We emailed you that if you paid off your balance and replenished your retainer we would be able to move forward on your behalf. You were happy when we left Court, and even after Court you requested we continue to pursue the divorce against your wife. However, you are now suddenly disgruntled when we told you we would not continue to work without payment so we terminated the Representation.
Posted by Cira | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Truly Excellent... and Kind
Integrity, forthrightness, resolution... Randy Powers remained calm, reliable, and communicative through the most difficult of experiences. His direct, problem-solving approach put an end to unnecessary, spiraling legal drama. I am so grateful to Randy for his legal expertise and effectiveness, in ad...
Posted by Robert | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Responsible and Good to Work With
Mr. Powers went out of his way to help me with my situation that was conflicted with a prodigal son. He worked very well with an excellent divorce team at our settlement conference, we did not have to go to court as a consequence of unresolved matters. I highly recommend Mr. Powers.
Posted by Chance | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Very Professional Family Law Attorney
My ex wanted to take my children out of the country. To make a long story short - I wouldn't have my children anymore without Randy. I really appreciate all of his help
Posted by Kasandra | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Thank you Mr. Powers!
Mr. Powers is one of the most amazing, caring and thoughtful lawyers I have ever met. Not only did he help me with my case but he also gave me and my family constant reassurance that he would do his best as we were going through a tough time. Mr. Powers worked vigorously on my case and did all that h...
Randy W. Powers Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Randy and his staff are fully competent in the area of divorce. Call Randy if you have an issue in New Mexico."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Randy is known for his professional demeanor and expertise in handling divorce and custody cases."
"I have worked across the counsel table from Randy in family law matters including divorce and custody. Randy is professional and courteous while advocating for his clients."
"I worked together with Randy representing the Father of a toddler, in a hotly contested interstate custody matter, where the Mother absconded with the child from New Mexico to New York City and filed for divorce, custody and limited visits for the Father. Randy was a pleasure to work with and helped the Dad regain custody of his young daugther. Randy was persuasive in Court and in oral argument, in matters of strategy with both adversaries and on behalf of the client, in his written papers, and in negotiations. I was impressed with the sound guidance and patience he provided to our mutual client. The case was decided favorably for the client and made new law on interstate custody in the State of New York. Randy was a big part of this client's success."
"I endorse this Randy Powers. I have known Mr. Powers for 10 years now, and he has always given the attorney profession a good name. He is diligent and compassionate. He is extremely knowledgeable, and continually looking out for the best interest of his clients. When I or my clients need help on family law matters, I turn to Randy."
"I have worked with Randy as the opposing counsel. Randy is an assertive advocate for his clients, but he also knows how to find common ground and, if possible, settle cases without going to Court. He is very professional and knowledgeable regarding family law."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Cali Award - Family Law, Arizona Summit Law School
2011
Cali Award - Trial Practice, Arizona Summit Law School
2005
Ben L. Roberts Scholarship Recipient, University of New Mexico
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Owner, Powers Family Law, LLC
2018 - 2020
Partner, Batley Powers Family Law, P.A.
2015 - 2018
Attorney, Little, Gilman-Tepper & Batley, P.A.
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Wolf & Fox, P.C.
Associations
2020 - Present
Family Law InstituteBoard Member
2015 - Present
NM Medical Review CommissionPanelist
2011 - Present
Albuquerque Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of New MexicoMember
2017 - 2018
All FaithsBoard of Directors
2016 - 2018
Albuquerque Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
The Court found that neither New York, nor New Mexico met the home state requirement under the UCCJEA. The Court also found the minor child had significant connections with New Mexico under the UCCJEA while New York did not.
Education
2011
Juris Doctor
2006
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Community Property in New Mexico
2017
Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, and Cohabitation Agreements
2017
Spousal Support in New Mexico
2016
Real Estate and Divorce
Languages
English