Sandoval County Lawyers

Christin graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in International Law, Relations and Organization from the School of Foreign Service in 1997. She graduated from UNM Law School in 2002. She has been a member of the New Mexico State Bar since 2003, a member of the Unted States District Court in the District of New Mexico since the 2006, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2015.

Christin was a state public defender for three years (2003-2006) snd has had her own private practice since 2006. She had a CJA appointment for about 4...

Becoming seriously injured due to the negligence of another and having your constitutional rights trampled upon takes a huge toll on the lives of not just the person injured but everyone involved in their lives. The representation of individuals who have been injured or had their constitutional rights violated is one of the most challenging and rewarding areas in the practice of law. This passion manifests itself in the dedication we bring to our clients and their cases. By taking your case, we will handle the complex process of collecting compensation for your injuries and ensuring that justice is served...

AV RATING: Vaughn Thomas has been top-ranked since 1989 by the intenational lawyer rating firm of Martindale Hubbell. PRACTICE AREAS: Business Law, Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection, Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Exit Strategies, Estate and Tax Planning, Oil & Gas.

Justin R. Kaufman is a partner and manages the Santa Fe, New Mexico office of Heard Robins Cloud LLP. Mr. Kaufman received his B.A. from Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences in 1998. In 2004, he received his J.D., cum laude, from Temple University School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Temple Law Review. Mr. Kaufman also holds an M.B.A. from Temple University’s Fox School of Business. From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Kaufman served as Law Clerk to the Hon. Herbert J. Hutton of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr....

Derick Runion was born and raised in Phoenix and is dedicated to serving the city’s citizens to this day. He graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2007. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. During law school, Derick was a member of the dean’s list, the order of the barristers, and the moot court. Before Derick got licensed to practice law, he spent some time working for insurance companies. This gave him a unique insight into the strategies these...

Jill Douthett is an AV-rated attorney who moved to New Mexico after 20 years of practicing law in Philadelphia, where she handled class action antitrust and securities fraud litigation, labor and employment, construction matters and insurance coverage claims for a variety of Fortune 500 companies and the City of Philadelphia. Her practice now concentrates on business law and litigation; business formations and corporate governance; franchising, distribution and licensing agreements; commercial leasing and real estate; venture capital and other investment agreements; and assisting clients who are buying or selling businesses. She received her J.D. from the University of Virginia and...

A graduate of Coronado High School in Coronado, California, Gabriel now resides and practices in Texas. Mr. Perez is a Graduate of Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a writer for the Texas Bank Lawyer publication. Gabriel is now a litigator whom has appeared before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case "Mesa v. Hernandez" dealing with international application of Bivens. Mr. Perez is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico as well as the corresponding Federal circuits.

Mr. Mazel concentrates on Chapter 11 bankruptcies, both commercial and individual, creditor's rights, commercial real estate and commercial litigation. Mr. Mazel has represented national, regional and local banks as well as national businesses and a variety of other lenders.

After nine years as a prosecutor focused on white collar crime, including having served as the director of the New Mexico Securities Division, Matt left the government and entered private practice in 2020. He now represents parties in a broad array of civil litigation and arbitration proceedings. He also counsels individuals and small businesses on dispute resolution, personal injury, construction, unfair trade practices, and regulatory compliance matters. Call his office today for a free consultation.

Prior to beginning his law career, Attorney McCook worked in Corporate America for over 10 years, holding professional and management roles in finance, marketing and sales. The last position held was the Analytics Manager for Comcast Western New England where he spearheaded the analytics department.

Attorney McCook left Comcast to attend law school and while in law school worked as a law clerk for the Law Offices of Bonnie C. Mangan, P.C. practicing Bankruptcy Law. Additionally, while in law school Attorney McCook participated in real estate internships at a real estate law firm and a title insurance company.

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Michael J. Doyle became an Albuquerque personal injury attorney because he truly believes that everybody is equal under the law. Individuals or companies who break the law should be held legally and financially responsible. If you’ve been injured by a negligent party, Michael can help you assert your rights. He dedicates his entire practice to protecting the injured and helping them fight for the compensation they deserve. As a passionate advocate, he gets to know each client to understand their struggles and their goals. Michael is married with two children and is active in the community.

Jamison Shekter has significant experience representing injured and wronged New Mexicans against insurance companies and large corporations.

Robert Gorence has over 22 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Gorence was a federal prosecutor for 14 years. In 2000, Mr. Gorence started his private practice as a criminal defense and personal injury attorney. Mr. Gorence has tried numerous criminal and civil cases, including several high profile cases. Mr. Gorence has successfully defended clients accused of everything from simple misdemeanors to murder. In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Gorence also assists those who have been injured due to medical negligence, accidents or faulty products/premises or who have lost a loved one due to...

Monica Newcomer Miller is an associate at Noble & Vrapi, P.A. Monica received her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. During law school she served as the President and Vice President for the Public Interest Law Section, raising funds and providing resources for students interested in serving in the public interest legal sector. She also received Clinical Honors and the Dean’s Award for significant contribution to the law school community. She spent a summer of her law school career in Guatemala volunteering with community based organizations focused on...

Karin Foster is the founder of Treveri Law, PC formerly the Foster Legal Advisory Group, an Estate, Exit and Business planning law firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Treveri Law was formed on one basic principle, “Protect those you love.” We help clients to understand and prepare for unexpected incapacity, distress or death and the accompanying legal an tax implications with these unforeseen occurrences. At Treveri Law, we specialize in working with families, single women and small business owners. As the only attorney in New Mexico with the Certified Exit Planner Advisor designation, we are part of a team...

My name is John McCall I have worked on all aspects of criminal and civil law with the exception of Bankruptcy law. I have specialized in Federal Environmental Cases like the WIPP case regarding nuclear waste and represented communities in Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque to assure people are protected from corporate polluters and other injustices. I have also developed tremendous experience in criminal law and I do high level drug trafficking cases and homicide cases along with DWI's and Domestic Violence, I am very active in Medical Cannabis issues and I have continued to represent people...

Chad Mathis is the founding attorney at Prometheus Legal. Working out of the Albuquerque office, Mr. Mathis focuses on advising entertainment industry professionals from across the United States and the world. In particular, he assists independent filmmakers in taking their project from development, to financing and production, and all the way through distribution while avoiding the legal pitfalls that plague the film industry. Mr. Mathis also represents business owners across the state of New Mexico and helps them establish solid legal foundations on which to grow their business. His practice is geared toward preventing legal problems for his clients through...

Based in Albuquerque, the Law Office of George F. Heidke provides a range of legal services to individuals and business clients across New Mexico. The firm focuses on employment, civil rights, business, and criminal law litigation.

The firm's lead attorney, George F. Heidke, has litigated hundreds of cases in New Mexico courtrooms across the state and provided legal advice to leaders at the highest levels in state and local government. He has conducted and overseen criminal and internal investigations. George has dedicated his career to the fair treatment of others and public service. Let us put that...

About Us: We are a boutique law firm specializing in serious injury and wrongful death cases. Close client relationships are the pride of this office and we are selective about which cases we accept to ensure we are able to give our clients the best service possible. We are on your side, at your side, helping injured people and their families recover from trucking and automobile accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, police and jail abuse, and defective products. Call for a free consultation.

About Dathan: A 2002 UNM School of Law graduate, Dathan found his calling in civil litigation a few...