$ 300-300 per hour
also known as Melissa Sawyers
Melissa is a longtime resident of Lea County, New Mexico. She is passionate about ethical representation of her clients in all matters, with a focus on family law.
$ 300-300 per hour
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Chat withState: New Mexico
Acquired: 1992
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1327 E. Bender Blvd., Hobbs, NM, 88240
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Posted by Rodney | December 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Although the firm was unable to take my entire case involving CYFD, this office was able to advise me as to steps to take, what to look for and great advice on how to make it through the process. I will have them handle my divorce hopefully. I can speak on her partner doing very well as he handled ca...
Posted by Anonymous | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
ABSOLUTELY INCOMPETENT!! Does not respond, does not do proper research, does not care about clients best interest, and refuses to do the work that she is hired to do.
Posted by David | October 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
So we’ve been dealing with court for over 10 years and have already had multiple lawyers. When we hired Melissa and saw her in court we were absolutely Amazed! Not only did she do so much research on our case she seemed to know more about it then us but she attacked every issue without hesitation a...
Thank you so much for this outstanding review! Melissa
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
this Law firm was hired to represent My brother. After they were paid to cover three felony's. they dropped him after representing him on one. And now say they don't do criminal law. So now my brother is sitting in the state pen, for harboring a felon, and the man that he is in there for has not ...
Initially, thank you for taking the time to post a review but I must tell you that I never represented your brother. I believe you have me mixed up with another attorney as I have not represented anyone for harboring a felon in my entire career. Melissa A. Sawyers
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2001
Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year, New Mexico District Attorneys
2001
Prosecutor of the Year, Lea County Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
2012 - Present
Owner, The Sawyers Law Group
2005 - 2012
Partner, Klipstine & Sawyers, LLC
2003 - 2005
Children's Court Attorney, New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department
1998 - 2005
Adjunct Professor, New Mexico Junior College
1994 - 2003
Senior Trial Prosecutor, New Mexico Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office
1992 - 1994
Assistant District Attorney, New Mexico Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office
2019 - Present
New Mexico Public Defender CommissionCommissioner
1992 - Present
State Bar of New MexicoMember
1998 - 2000
American Inns of CourtMember
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991
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