Melissa A. Sawyers

Melissa A. Sawyers

also known as Melissa Sawyers

3.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 33 years

Child custody Lawyer at Hobbs, NM
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +5 more

1327 E. Bender Blvd., Hobbs, NM

About Melissa

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 33 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Law Offices of Melissa A. Sawyers

1327 E. Bender Blvd., Hobbs, NM, 88240

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Melissa A. Sawyers's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Rodney | December 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

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

Do not let that rating fool you

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...ses for me and family in the past with flying colors. Nobody can please everyone but I will stand by my statements and affirm that they are well worth the money,

Posted by Anonymous | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED and INCOMPETENT

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing!!

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...nd with pure confidence! I literally got giddy watching her and actually enjoyed being at court. I didn’t believe any lawyer could actually be this incredible. I would strongly recommend her for anyone who’s having trouble in court.

Melissa Sawyers

Replied last July 28, 2022

Thank you so much for this outstanding review! Melissa

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

wrongfully incarcerated

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 ...even been found guilty of the felony. so if you value your self at all don't use this law firm Ms sawyar it was your firm .in hobbs nm

Melissa Sawyers

Replied last July 30, 2021

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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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2001

Law Enforcement Prosecutor of the Year, New Mexico District Attorneys

2001

Prosecutor of the Year, Lea County Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2019 - Present

New Mexico Public Defender Commission

Commissioner

1992 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Member

1998 - 2000

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

1992

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1991

Tulane Environmental Law Journal Chemical Manufacturers Ass'n v. EPA: The Discretion of the Environmental Protection Agency in Regulating Interim Status Hazardous Waste Facilities

Languages

English

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