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Albuquerque, NM Criminal defense lawyers

610 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Albuquerque, NM area.

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Albuquerque has 610 Criminal defense Attorneys with 686 Reviews

  • Jack Mkhitarian

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    New Mexico Criminal Law Offices
    1008 5th St NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am prepared to go to war for you. That's my promise. Clearing your name is my #1 Priority!
  • Glenn Valdez

    Law Office of Glenn Smith Valdez
    1650 Camino Del Valle SW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 354 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    When you face criminal charges, you need a proven and effective fighter in your corner.
  • Lisa Torraco

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    Lisa Torraco Law
    823 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 25 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    OVER 28 years experience fighting for justice! #BADASSLAWYER AGGRESSIVE Criminal Defense attorney!
  • Robert Lohbeck

    Lawyers505.com
    2155 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM
    4.5 stars 20 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    28 Years' Courtroom Trial Experience. Former Special Assistant Attorney General.
  • Cynthia Payne

    New Mexico Legal Group, P.C.
    2701 Arizona Street NE, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a criminal and DWI defense attorney with over 25 years of experience, and I am passionate about representing my clients and providing them with the best legal defense. I attended UNM Law School, have strong ties to the legal community here, a...
  • Erlinda Johnson

    620 Roma Ave. N.W., Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Erlinda is a former federal and state prosecutor with vast experience as a litigator.  She began her career as a state prosecutor where she handled cases involving drug offenses to murder.  She then took that expereince to the United States Attorn...
  • Nicole Moss

    The Law Office of Nicole W Moss LLC
    514 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 6 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.9  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Nicole Moss has dedicated her career to zealously pursuing justice for her clients.  As a criminal defense lawyer, Ms. Moss has represented clients on everything from simple traffic offenses to first degree felonies. She has tried over 100 cases b...
  • John Samore

    Samore Law
    300 Central Ave SW, Suite 2500W, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 5 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
        For almost thirty years, John Samore has emphasized professional competence and personal service.  After ten years in a general law, Mr. Samore  focused his practice almost entirely on two challenging areas: families in crisis and defending pe...
  • Barry Porter

    Burgess & Porter Law, LLC
    400 Gold Avenue, SW Suite 910, SW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 7 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Barry G. Porter has over 20 years as a criminal defense attorney and constitutional warrior.  He has done over 90 jury trials and hundreds of substantive motions before the courts of New Mexico and Hawaii. He is currently a founding partner in the...
  • Ray Twohig

    8998 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “I am very satisfied with the overall quality of service provided by Mr. Ray Twohig when I had my issue with my employer regarding harassment. He was so flawlessly professional, patient, and strong during a very difficult ...
  • Simon Kubiak

    Simon A. Kubiak, Attorneys At Law, P.C.
    1121 4TH ST NW, STE 1A, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    When you get into trobule you want the best attorney defending you.  FREE Consultation - call today to speak directly with an attorney.  "When you get cited... We go fight it!!" I was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  I graduated from V...
  • Lelia Hood

    505 Marquette Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    As a criminal defense lawyer, Lee has dedicated her skills to protecting the constitutional rights and liberties of her clients. Before re-locating to New Mexico in 2001, Lee practiced in South Dakota.  While serving on various committees and boar...
  • Elizabeth Bunker

    Lizzy Bunker, Esq. PLLC
    1100 4th St. NW Suite A, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 27 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 5.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    2022 Avvo Client's Choice Criminal Defense Attorney. Defending your rights, life, and future. Call today!

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 20% Sex crime, 15% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes

    License
    NM, Active since 2023

  • Carter Harrison

    Harrison & Hart, LLC
    1001 Luna Circle, NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Good lawyer. Won my case quick and gave me some of the money I gave him back.”
  • Shammara Henderson

    Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldberg Urias & Wad PA
    200 First Plaza, Suite 700, Albuquerque, NM
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    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Shammara H. Henderson practices in the areas of criminal defense, plaintiff’s injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, and victim representation. She is also a lobbyist and presents throughout the country on issues regarding law enforcemen...
  • Heather LeBlanc

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    823 Gold Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am passionate about fighting for you.  I am a skilled and experienced trial attorney who has tried criminal cases from domestic violence, to drug trafficking, to murder.  You need an attorney who knows how to work the most complex cases and who ...

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% Drug Crime, 20% Violent crime, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
    Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    30 minutes

    License
    NM, Active since 2008

  • Roberta Yurcic

    507 Slate St. NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 1 review
    Avvo Rating: 7.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “Mrs Yurcic and her staff are wonderful. They are their when you need them and if not they will return your calls!! I know it sounds not a lot to ask for but some are good , Yurcic and her staff are great! The courts are j...
  • Mary Chicoski

    Rio Grande Attorneys At Law
    1325 6th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Review: “The best lawyer I've ever worked kept me completely informed of everything happening in the case, did not waste anytime at all, and produced better than expected results. I highly recommend her to everyone.”
  • Robert Bowles

    Bowles Law Firm
    500 Marquette Ave NW Ste 1060, Suite 1060, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 7.2  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am managing partner for Bowles Law Firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I was formerly a federal prosecutor in New Mexico and appellate law clerk for the Honorable Bobby R. Baldock, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit specializing in drug trafficki...
  • D. Zane Swank

    D. Zane Swank, LLC
    6300 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM
    5.0 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.4  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Daniel “Zane” Swank is from Bloomfield, New Mexico and is a proud parent of three children and one grandchild. Mr. Swank is a veteran of the United States Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Service (Silent Service) having served aboard USS Memphis (SSN-691)...

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