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    114 criminal defense lawyers serve Las Cruces, NM. Compare the best based on 61+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Dona Ana County are listed below.

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    Las Cruces Has 114 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 61 Reviews

    Margaret Strickland

    Margaret Strickland

    5.013 reviews
    McGraw & Strickland, LLC
    165 W. Lucero Ave., Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI
    Review: "An wonderful attorney. Very knowledgable in her fields. Would recommend her to anyone facing a criminal defense case. Easy to talk to, and listens to what you have to say. Thank you"
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey C. Lahann

    Jeffrey C. Lahann

    5.06 reviews
    The Lahann Law Firm
    141 Roadrunner Parkway, Suite 141, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I started The Lahann Law Firm on January 1, 2007, with a mission of being the best criminal defense attorney in Southern New Mexico. I’ve enjoyed a great deal of success as a criminal defense attorney and nothing thrills me more than winning legal...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Robert L. Lovett

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    Robert L. Lovett

    4.714 reviews
    Lovett Law Firm
    541 N. Alameda Avenue, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more
    Aggressive and Efficient…You’re Gonna Lovett. Call for a FREE Consultation
    Rating:  10
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    Michael L. Stout

    5.01 review
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    Law Offices of Michael L Stout
    910 Lake Tahoe St, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  7.9
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    Michael E. Cain

    Michael E. Cain

    5.08 reviews
    1100 S. Main St., Suite 200, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: We provide quality legal services in the areas of Personal Injury, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, DUI / DWI defense and criminal defense. We also offer legal services in the area of estate planning and probate. Put our experience to work for you...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Davis R. Ruark

    Davis R. Ruark

    5.02 reviews
    3rd Judicial Dist Attys Office Ste D 845 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Will my two kids soon be placed with my mother she resides in Texas. I'm from New Mexico and kids are in cyfd custody in New Mexico I was incarcerated for something I'm not guilty I'm doing everything iop. classes and parenting I've passed a folli..."
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    Jane Greek

    Jane Greek

    5.01 review
    Po Box 15191, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Hi this is Jerry Barrera sister I was trying to get a hold of you to see if there any way we could get a furlow for a release to his sister Sonya lujan feranal w which is on the 22nd and 23 of this month she was in a accident and killed plz .thank..."
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    Mark Lee Pickett

    Mark Lee Pickett

    5.02 reviews
    500 N Church St, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: I have been an attorney representing people in New Mexico since 1996. I started my career as a prosecutor with the District Attorney's office in Las Cruces. I have been in private practice since 1999. I am honored to represent people that need hel...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Gregory Garvey

    Gregory Garvey

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    506 S. Main, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.3
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    Charles McElhinney

    Charles McElhinney

    1.01 review
    McElhinney Law Firm LLC
    1009 E. Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I have been an attorney since 2003. My practice areas include Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and a general civil practice. I am best known for my high profile defense of MMA Fighter Joe Torrez when he was the victim of a violent ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Ramona J. Martinez-Salopek

    Ramona J. Martinez-Salopek

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    Law Office of Martinez-Salopek LLC
    230 S Alameda Blvd Ste B, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Constitutional and more
    Bio: Ramona is the founding partner of the Law Office of Martinez-Salopek, LLC and primarily focuses her practice in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, contract law, and governmental representation. Ramona has also previously practiced in...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Mark Edward Gemoets

    Mark Edward Gemoets

    5.01 review
    Law Office of Mark Gemoets
    135 W Griggs Ave, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Family and more
    Review: "I was on deferred felony probation in 2015. Moved out of state but they wouldn't transfer my probation. Was gone for almost 6 years. Came back and decided to face the music and called Mark hoping to just get put back on probation. Paid him a VERY ..."
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    Samuel McCallum Olmstead

    Samuel McCallum Olmstead

    Not yet reviewedReview Samuel
    Law Office of The Public Defender
    506 S Main St Ste 700, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Keythan F. Park

    Keythan F. Park

    1.01 review
    Third Judicial District Attorney's Office
    845 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense
    Review: "no phone number no photo that means that this person cannot be trusted and is ashamed of their appearance"
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    Linda Louise Flores

    Linda Louise Flores

    Not yet reviewedReview Linda
    New Mexico Courts
    435 Bason Dr, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense
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    Mario A. R. Carreon

    Mario A. R. Carreon

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    Mario Ar Carreon Attorney At Law
    200 W Las Cruces Ave Ste B, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Lara A. Smalls

    Lara A. Smalls

    Not yet reviewedReview Lara
    Law Offices of The Public Defender
    505 S Main St Ste 121, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Richard B. Wellborn

    Richard B. Wellborn

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    Third Judicial District Attorney's Office
    845 N Motel Blvd Ste D, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Edith Marie Reeves

    Edith Marie Reeves

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    Third Judicial District Attorney's Office
    845 N Motel Blvd Fl 2 Ste D, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense
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    Nelson J. Goodin

    Nelson J. Goodin

    Not yet reviewedReview Nelson
    Third Judicial District Attorney
    845 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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