Joseph M Zebas

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Joseph M Zebas

5.0
37 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 27 years

Car accident Lawyer at Hobbs, NM
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights

502 West Alto Drive, Hobbs, NM

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About Joseph

Biography

When results count, call Zebas Law Firm for personal injury, malpractice and civil rights.

We practice law, not politics. When your civil rights have been violated, call Zebas Law Firm.

Defender of the defenseless. We will stand for you or your loved one when you have been harmed.

Let us help you when you have been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, oilfield or work injury

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 35%

Trucking, Auto and Motorcycle Accidents;

35%
Personal Injury 30%

Trucking, Auto and Motorcycle Accidents; Brain Injury; Wrongful Death; Birth Injury; Catastrophic Injury

28 years

30%
Medical Malpractice 25%

Brain Injury; Wrongful Death; Birth Injury; Misdiagnosis

28 years

25%
Civil Rights 10%

Federal Court; Civil Rights Violations; Police Brutality; Wrongful Arrest

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015 2014
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for < 1 year

State: Texas

Acquired: 2026

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 3 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 24 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 27 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Zebas Law Firm LLC

502 West Alto Drive, Hobbs, NM, 88240

zebaslaw.com/

Joseph M Zebas's Reviews

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Posted by Peggy | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The Very Best!

I had the privilege of working with Zebas Law Firm, LLC and I cannot speak highly enough about the experience. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Mr. Zebas genuinely cares about his clients. Not only did he take time to fully understand my case, but he also made sure I felt supported thro...ughout the entire process. His professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication were evident in every step and he was always available to answer any questions or concerns I had. I felt like I had a true advocate on my side and his commitment to seeing my case through to the end made all the difference. If you need a lawyer who truly cares and will support you from start to finish I highly recommend Zebas Law Firm.

Posted by Jennifer | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

The Best

Joe and his staff are amazing! He is very down to earth and doesn't beat around the bush. He took my case when nobody else would. He did it because it was the right thing to do, knowing that it wouldn't benefit him much at all. He is a great man and lawyer! His wife, Heather is pretty awesome too! I ...highly recommend Zebas Law!

Posted by Scott | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

Mr. Zebas was professional, knowledgeable and cared about his clients! He kept us informed all the way the good and the bad. At the start he was given a dogs dinner case from a deceased lawyer. He took on the case and worked hard to get it to a positive resolution. This is the firm I would go back t...o time and time again with anything I had a problem with.

Posted by Cheryl, on behalf of the Susan Escobedo family | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

5+ Stars

If I had to pick one word to describe the Zebas Law Firm it would be “family”. Joe had been working on a couple of cases for my mom who unfortunately passed away on January 22, 2021. Not only did he continue working on her cases but as soon as he found out she was hospitalized with COVID-19, I was gi...ven his personal number because he wanted to be kept up to date on her condition. His whole staff was very concerned about her well-being. That alone touched my heart. I had the opportunity to speak to Joe one time on a Zoom call on an unrelated case but just to know that he felt that it was necessary to be included with her updates daily speaks volumes for me. Not just as an attorney but as a man. I think everyone can agree that good, upstanding, honest men aren’t easy to come by these days. I’m grateful my mom had the opportunity to build the relationship she had with him, I just pray she knew how much he genuinely cared for her. When my mom took a turn for the worst, I had called his office and Abigail answered the phone. She told me he had stepped out of the office for a little bit and asked if there was anything she could do for me. I told her why I was calling and she put me through to him immediately. Joe stayed on the phone with me while I cried and told me that things were going to be ok. He made sure that I knew if there was anything he could do to contact him. The Zebas Law Firm is much more than a legal team. They have shown us that going above and beyond is something they do on a daily. I wish there was a higher rating because 5 stars doesn’t do him justice!! We are blessed to have crossed paths with him!!

Posted by Adrienne | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Serious automobile accident

I was in a serious automobile accident with my son and his friend while picking them up from school. I was rear ended by a company truck while traveling down the highway and lost control of my vehicle. The result of the accident left me having to have 3 vertebrae fused in my neck and over a year wo...rth of physical therapy. Although the aftermath of the wreck was far from easy, working with Zebas Law Firm was by far the best decision I could've made in hiring a lawyer. He simply instructed me to follow doctor's orders and he would take care of everything else, and he did what he promised. Working with Mr. Zebas, his wife, and staff was more than just a business relationship. They were like family. His explanation of my case and the other details never had me questioning his ability to do his job and he went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. I can never thank him and his team enough for what they did for me and my family and I wouldn't hesitate to refer any friend or family member to his law firm.

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Joseph M Zebas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Robbins

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse Joe Zebas. He is a passionate lawyer who puts his clients first and uses his intellect, persuasion, and experience on behalf of his clients. He is a very good lawyer."

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Ann Keith

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Johnston

Litigation lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clayton Hightower

General practice lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

1996

Alumni Achievement Award, University of Arizona S.A.L.T.

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Zebas Law Firm

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Robbins & Curtin, PLLC

2001 - 2004

Attorney, Harris, Palumbo, Powers & Cunningham, PLLC

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Bannerman & Johnson, PA

1999 - 2000

Attorney, McCormick, Caraway, Tabor & Byers, LLP

1998 - 1999

Law Clerk, Fifth Judicial District Court of New Mexico

1997 - 1998

Law Clerk, Law Office of Scott Baker, Tucson, AZ

1996 - 1996

Rule 38 Intern, Prosecutor, Pima County Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

The Hobb Community Drug Coalition

Board Member

2017 - Present

New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

Board Member

2017 - Present

Lea County Drug Coalition

Board Member

2012 - Present

Head Start of Lea County, NM

Board Member

2005 - Present

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1996

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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