Margaret Strickland

Margaret Strickland

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Las Cruces, NM
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

165 W. Lucero Ave., Las Cruces, NM

About Margaret

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 50%

14 years

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

I have represented people accused of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Being charged with a crime is a serious matter, and I take all cases seriously. I work to help my clients achieve the best possible results.

20 years | 300 cases

40%
DUI and DWI 10%

20 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 18 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

McGraw & Strickland, LLC

165 W. Lucero Ave., Las Cruces, NM, 88005

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Margaret Strickland's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alicia | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Stickland is the Best in the Southwest!

Margaret Stickland is an astonishing criminal defense attorney. Ms. Strickland listens to what you have to say and gives you the best possible options & advice. She is skilled in her line of work and knowledgeable of even the toughest circumstances. I had 4 felony charges against me and she was able... to defend me & get me 18 months of probation with a conditional discharge (meaning no felonies on my record as long as I completed my probation period without any mishaps). Additionally, Ms. Stickland is not just an attorney, she is a caring & generous person as well, and making sure that regardless of the situation your well-being is taken care of. Even during my probation period, she made sure that I was not being mistreated by unkind probation officers. I thank Ms. Stickland from the bottom of my heart for keeping me out of the correction/detention system and keeping me with my family.

Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2015

Excellent support

Margaret helped my husband and I with a legal issue. She is very professional and explains all of your options well. I highly recommend Margaret to anyone seeking legal services in the areas in which she practices.

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Margaret Strickland's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brock Benjamin

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Margaret is a lawyer that I like and respect. I say respect, because I personally have referred a client. I think that is the best way to compliment someone, when you are willing to stick your name out to a current client and say "this person is a good attorney.""

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Caleb Kruckenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Margaret for years and seen her in court countless times. She is an exceptional lawyer and one of the best attorneys I have ever seen. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Lauren Armstrong

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Margaret and I have coordinated on several immigration cases. She is diligent, professional, and goes the extra mile for her clients."

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Glenn Valdez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Margaret is knowledgable, well prepared and a well respected member of the legal profession. She is the kind of lawyer smart clients choos to fight for them."

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Jennifer Burrill

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Margaret is an excellent attorney. She is both attentive to details and aggressive which produces excellent results for her clients."

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Jeffrey Lahann

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Margaret has an excellent reputation in the legal community. I have seen her in the courtroom on many occasions and she consistently demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and skill. I recommend Margaret to anyone needing a criminal defense lawyer in Las Cruces."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Margaret is a great lawyer. From what I have seen, she is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in New Mexico. I highly recommend her."

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Kenneth Matejka

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer."

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Mollie Mcgraw

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. I am fortunate to have her as my law partner."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brock Benjamin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caleb Kruckenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Armstrong

Immigration lawyer

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Jeffrey Lahann

Unknown lawyer

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George Davis

Unknown lawyer

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Gregory Garvey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Sirignano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mollie Mcgraw

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2011 - 2011

Associate, The Law Offices of Michael L. Stout

Associations

2015 - Present

NMCDLA

President-Elect

2006 - Present

New Mexico State Bar Association

2013 - 2015

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Vice President

2012 - 2013

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Secretary

2010 - 2012

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2008 - 2010

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Regional Director

Education

2006

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

NMCDLA - Summer Albuquerque CLE

Suppression - Case Law Update

2014

NMCDLA Las Cruces Summer CLE

Lobbying for Better Criminal Laws

2013

NMCDLA Fall DWI/DUI CLE

Advanced Discovery in DWI/DUI

2010

NMCDLA Albuquerque CLE

Advanced Cross Exam

2009

NMCDLA Las Cruces Summer CLE

Cross Exam of the Pseudo-Expert

2009

NMCDLA End of the Year CLE

Drug Courts and Mental Health Courts

2008

NMCDLA Las Cruces Summer CLE

Search and Seizure in New Mexico

Publications

2009

For the Defense (New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Drug Courts

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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