Marc A. Grano

Marc A. Grano

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Las Vegas, NM
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI

713 6th Street, Las Vegas, NM

About Marc

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

When it comes to you, your family member, or friend facing criminal charges, an aggressive, experienced and effective criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed criminal charges. I am committed to aggressively defending the rights of the clients I serve. A committment to the presumption of innocence, to ensuring that all possible defenses are aggressively pursued, to keeping clients fully informed and attended to is what I deliver.

26 years | 1,500 cases

30%
Car Accident 25%

A commitment and ability to fight for you and your loved ones is what you get at Grano Law Offices, PC. Personal attention, compassion, competence and a personal touch are all part of the services provided to each client.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

A commitment and ability to fight for you and your loved ones is what you get at Grano Law Offices, PC. Personal attention, compassion, competence and a personal touch are all part of the services provided to each client.

21 years | 150 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

When it comes to you, your family member, or friend facing DWI/DUI charges, an aggressive, experienced and effective DWI/DUI defense attorney can make all the difference. Mr. Grano specializes in DWI/DUI defense and will protect you.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 25 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Grano Law Office, PC

713 6th Street, Las Vegas, NM, 87701

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Marc A. Grano's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Vanessa | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed!

If you are looking for a a lawyer who will fight for you when you are wrongly accused this is your man. I was falsely accused of assault. I sent in the facts and proof and after speaking to Mr. Grano he advised me that he felt very confident it would be dismissed. I just received the great news today... that my case was dismissed. I can’t thank him enough. I highly recommend Mr. Grano.

Posted by James | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

OUTSTANDING

Outstanding Marc Grano was a breath of fresh air in a stale environment. We had dealt with many attorneys throughout our lives personally and professionally. From being a qualifying real estate broker in 3 states, simultaneously to having family businesses for 40 years plus 28 years at A...T&T. Our family has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Marc Grano is the tops for dedication, determination, and proven desire to win for his clients. We were drug into a 25-year-old controversy by a zealous officer. The short story is Marc Grano got the case against us dismissed "with prejudice", which means we are done with it forever!! Marc Grano came highly recommended and proved quickly his capabilities, knowledge of the law, honesty, and great desire to protect us by "WINNING". He is a testament to what "Should be done" through thorough effort, determination and unequaled desire to prevail to our benefit. You will not go wrong with Marc & the opposition will know you have a Top Gun in your corner!! Good luck! He is the best & we've known the rest... -James

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Fantastic work

An overly excited officer slapped me with 4 different marijuana related charges, including DUI. Marc was great. He was on the ball and kept me updated about every step in the possess. Due to his efforts, everything was dropped except Possession which resulted in having to pay a 50 dollar fine and min...or court costs. That's it. The case had a highly favorable outcome, without a trial, and there was minimal hassle. Marc was competent, wise and punctual.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Definitely Recommend

Marc is easy to talk to, and from the moment our conversation started, he focused on the facts of my case. It is clear that he cares about his clients and he fights to get them the best possible outcome. He explained my rights as well as the legal implications surrounding my case. He did a great job ...advising and guiding me through the process. Because I am out of state, Marc appeared on my behalf and saved me a trip to New Mexico to appear before a judge. He also got all the charges dismissed. We had an excellent outcome. I would definitely recommend Marc Grano.

Posted by Mario | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Perfect

Mr. Grano did an excellent job on the case that I hired him to defend. He showed leadership and was really ambition on helping me out. He kept in contact with me and listened to what I had to say and respected my decisions. I highly recommend him to anyone that is looking for a good attorney. He ...is very knowledgeable in the field that he is working and I am very satisfied to have been represented from him. I have no complaints about him.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Preeminent 4.8 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 BEST Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

10 BEST Criminal Law Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Grano Law Offices, PC

2005 - 2015

Managing Partner/Litigator, Silva & Grano Law Offices, PC

2002 - 2009

Staff Judge Advocate, Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.

2000 - 2005

Prosecuting Attorney, District Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

State Delegate

2018 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

State Ambassador

2017 - Present

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Executive Committee Member

2016 - Present

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Regional Director

2015 - Present

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Regional Director

2002 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

CHILD ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

CASE DISMISSED!

.26 / .27 Aggravated DWI DISMISSED!

CASE DISMISSED

Two counts of third degree Intimidation of a Witness Dismissed

Dismissed

DWI DISMISSED

DWI dismissed. Client entered plea to Careless driving.

Felony Crimes Dismissed

Felonies DISMISSED client entered plea to disorderly conduct.

DISMISSED AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON

CASE DISMISSED

NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

NOT GUILTY by jury

DWI 3rd Aggravated Dismissed

DWI 3rd Aggravated DISMISSED

Trafficking ONE POUND of Methamphetamine DISMISSED

CASE DISMISSED

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM

Six months unsupervised probation

Felony False Imprisonment DISMISSED at preliminary hearing

Case DISMISSED!!!!

Child Abuse Charge Dismissed

Case Dismissed pursuant to Motion to Dismiss

DUI DISMISSED

Case dismissed

DWI DISMISSED!

Suppression granted - Case Dismissed

Drive By Shooting

CASE DISMISSED by DA after multiple defense motions

DWI with high BAC

DWI DISMISSED - Client entered into plea of no contest to minor traffic violation after motion to suppress breath score was granted

CHILD ABUSE AND DRUG TRAFFICKING

CASE DISMISSED after preliminary hearing due to conflicting police officer testimony

FELONY AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON and DWI DISMISSED

Felony Aggravated Battery and DWI dismissed

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Education

2003

US Army JAG School

Basic Course

1999

University of New Mexico School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

New Mexico Highlands University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Winning DWI Cases

Ethics and Professionalism in DWI cases and the Rules of Professional Conduct

2017

2015

Annual DWI Defense Conference

Using an Expert to Challenge Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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