Adam H. Bell

Adam H. Bell

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Farmington, NM
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime ... +4 more

110 East Arrington, Farmington, NM

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Cases prosecuted and defended including all varieties of criminal and traffic matters, from petty misdemeanors through 1st degree felonies.

25 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

Have prosecuted or defended hundreds of DUI/DWI cases, including alcohol, drug, mixed alcohol and drug and felony cases. This also includes cases based on impairment due to prescription medication.

25 years

25%
Federal Crime 20%

Special work in gun crimes multi-state firearms offenses.

20%
Child Abuse 15%

Child abuse and neglect matters encompassing both criminal and civil matters as well as matters referred by the Department of Children, Youth and Families.

25 years

15%
Sex Crime 5%

Special training includes child victims and internet-based offenses.

5%
Trusts 5%

Trust work mostly restricted to NFA, or Class III Gun Trusts.

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 24 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Adam H. Bell

110 East Arrington, Farmington, NM, 87401

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Adam H. Bell's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ida | January 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simple The Best!

Adam Bell was a Godsend for my brother. We used Adam to represent him on DUI. Adam got Mexico State to do an evaluation on my brother that worked for his advantage in court. Thank you Adam. We consider you a wonderful friend. Happy New Year friend!

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Lawyer

Adam was a great lawyer to work with. My first time working with a lawyer and i'm glade it was him. He is very Understanding and very Knowledgeable. Was confident thru my whole case and kept telling me things were going to go my way. If i need him i will be calling him again but hopefully i wont need... to. Thank you Adam for everything you have done for me and my case!!

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent legal service

Adam listen to what legal advice I need. He gave advice about need to be done. If he don't represent me my case would have been dismiss. I had dui charges. Adam did everything he could. I'm so glad I had him as my lawyer.

Posted by Jessica | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney

Mr. Bell was appointed to me in a cyfd case, while Im not inclined to details on this I will say it was necessary for them to intervene. I had several issues with my life which was completely out of control, (I am now clean,divorced with a job and never been happier). Throughout the thirteen months I...'ve known Mr. Bell, he has always been friendly, kind and supportive, and honestly was the only person involved in the whole ordeal that never treated me like I was less than. He's professional and always willing to take a moment to answer any questions I may have had, and made me feel like he wasn't just an appointed attorney, but truly willing to go to bat for me when no one else was. I am proud to say he's my friend and an amazing lawyer.

Posted by Elizabeth | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful

Adam did exactly what he promised he would do and more. He was as able to reduce my husband's charges, keep him out of jail, and eventually got the case dismissed. If we ever need an attorney again, Adam Bell will be our first choice.

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Adam H. Bell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Harold Downer

Unknown lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He works hard for his clients and is a great negotiator."

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D. Zane Swank

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Bell for more than 8 years. I have worked on cases with Mr. Bell and against him as opposing counsel. Adam is aIways very well prepared. He is an outstanding trial attorney who knows the law and how to deal with difficult situations; therefore, I hereby endorse and recommend Adam Bell without reservation. D. Zane Swank, Esq."

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Jason Eley

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2001

Rookie Prosecutor of the Year, New Mexico State Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Sole Proprietor, Adam H. Bell, P.C.

2010 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, San Juan College

2007 - 2009

Senior Trial Prosecutor, 11th Judicial District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

Assistant City Attorney, City of Farmington

2005 - 2005

Assistant Public Defender, Law Office of the Public Defender, State of New Mexico

2003 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, First Judicial District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Assistant District Attorney, Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2001

Adjunct Professor, Trinity International University

Associations

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2005 - Present

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

San Juan County Bar Association

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Education

1998

Creighton University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Lawyers, Guns and Money

Firearms Trusts, Gun Crimes

Languages

English

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