Sidney Palmer Childress

Sidney Palmer Childress

4.4
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 32 years

Real estate Lawyer at Santa Fe, NM
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Probate, Business ... +5 more

PO Box 2327, Santa Fe, NM

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 20 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Sid Childress, Lawyer

PO Box 2327, Santa Fe, NM, 87504

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Sidney Palmer Childress's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 6, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Sid Childress is a con man

This guy is a con man, do not use him. I was referred to Sid through my Legalshield membership. Before meeting with him I was told that he wanted a $300 consultation fee, which he has every right to be paid for his time. The issue I have is after meeting with him and being told that yes I have a case..., and he could help me, I received his contract. In the contract is clearly stated that he charges $225 an hour billed in 10 minute increments. I emailed him asking if according to his own contract he charges $225 an hour billed in 10 minute increments, why was I billed $300 for 20 minutes. For over a month I couldn't get him to respond, the referring law firm couldn't get him to respond, and legal shield corporate could not get him to respond. In fact I did not get a response until 40 days later when I left him a voicemail, stating a complaint with the New Mexico Bar Association has been filed against him. Rather than apologizing all he wanted to do was insult me. This guy is a con man and should have his license revoked.

Posted by Anita | February 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great help with landlord dispute

Sid was very helpful with my dispute with my former landlord over the return of my security deposit. He listened to my problem and what I hoped to accomplish, gave helpful advice, respectfully considered my suggestions, and composed and sent a letter that got the landlord to return my deposit without... need for further action (which was my ideal outcome).

Posted by Clinton S. | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sid Childress - great consumer lawyer

I experienced some issues with a New Mexico based entity that placed a number of unsolicited text messages to my cellphone. Sid helped me to recover damages that were owed to me under federal laws and New Mexico laws. He has a very friendly and soft voice. He was very easy to work with. I would ...highly reccomend. CS from Louisiana

Posted by Jim S. | July 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Real Estate Dispute

Sid Childress took over my case in the late hours before a major deadline. He acted swiftly, filed the necessary court papers and worked on my behalf without error. My case was won in a few days due to his diligence. Mr. Childress was a pleasure to work with and I would definitely hire him again. I a...ppreciate Mr. Childress.

Posted by Daniel | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Probate Attorney

Sid Childress is an excellent attorney. He works with a very professional manner but discusses things with clients in clear understandable terms using common language. He is very easy to work with, follows through, and strives hard to achieve the desired end results. His calm, focused demeanor is ...not easily rattled by the opposition. He initiates and rebuts strong, effective arguments and case points. He is very honest, and his reasonable fees are well earned.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

A+ rating, Better Business Bueau

Education

1993

University of Southern California Law School

1990

University of Texas System, Austin

Publications

2013

Bar Bulletin (State Bar of New Mexico) Help for Homeowners: An Introduction to the Robo-signing Settllement

Languages

English

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