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Stephen Aarons

Stephen Aarons

Aarons Law PC, Freedom and Justice, One Client at a Time
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Appeals & Appellate ...
  • Missouri, New Mexico
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Biography

Served as Judge Advocate in military overseas. New Mexico Public defender in 1980s handling death penalty trials. Private practice since then handling criminal defense cases from DUI and domestic violence to drug trafficking, sexual assault and murder cases in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola valley, Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. Top rated by Martindale Hubbel lawyers.com, avvo.com and national organizations. Same day free consultation. Payment plan. 24 hour answering service. .

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Additional Practice Areas
  • Drug Cases
  • Federal Crimes
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Same Day by Telephone or In Person. Affordable payment plans
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Missouri
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New Mexico
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10th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Senior Partner
Aarons Law PC
- Current
Lieutenant Colonel, Retired
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
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Active Duty, Germany, 1980-1983 (Captain); Reserves, 1983-2008
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law
J.D.
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George Washington University - Virginia Campus
B.A. | Political Science
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Activities: National President, College Democrats of America
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Awards
Perfect 10.0 Rating
Avvo
Superlawyers of New Mexico
Southwest Superlawyers
Highest "AV" Rating
Martindale Hubbell Directory
Professional Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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New Mexico State Bar
Member
- Current
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United States Supreme Court
Member, Bar
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Monster Slayer
Pinnacle Press
Speaking Engagements
Faculty, Advanced Trial Skills College, Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Faculty member at three-day long hands-on training on criminal trial skills
Thinking Outside the Box: Visual Evidence, Criminal Defense Lawyers Conference, Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Lecture on using demonstrative evidence to prove innocence
Faculty, Criminal Trial Advocacy, University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville VA
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Two-week intensive residential course for less experienced trial lawyers
Faculty, Criminal Trial Advocacy, University of Virginia School of Law, Charlottesville VA
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Two-week intensive residential course for less experienced trial lawyers
Direct Examination: Painting a Picture of Innocence, Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, San Diego CA
California Western School of Law
Faculty at annual trial advocacy program including lecture on direct examination skills
Faculty, Building Trial Skills, University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque NM
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Annual ten-day course for less experienced trial lawyers
Certifications
Criminal
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Aarons Law PC Website
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Stephen D Aarons, Attorney at Law | Aarons Law PC | New Mexico Criminal Defense Attorney
Legal Answers
46 Questions Answered
Q. If one has not had any felonies in over 15 years can one possess a fire arm
A: Good and bad news. The bad: federal law makes it illegal for your lifetime to possess a firearm or ammunition with penalties ranging from 5-10 years in prison. Lifetime ban.

Good news: New Mexico enacted an expungement statute last year and you should be eligible if you have had no criminal charges for the statutory period which depends on the crimes convicted. If the district judge grants you an expungement, not only will your arrest and jail and court records be sealed from public view but you will also be eligible under federal law to possess firearms once again. You can find an expungement lawyer at https://www.avvo.com/search/lawyer_search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=expungement&loc=NM
Q. I am on Felony probation, is association with a Felon a charge or just a violation in the state of New Mexico
A: Associating with a felon is not a crime, but it is probably a condition of your probation that you not associate with a felon. It is possible that you could talk your probation officer into allowing the association. Or hope s/he never finds out and types up a probation violation.
Q. I’m David’s youngest son. I desperately want him home as I’m without anyone at all none nobody. What are his odds ?
A: Sadly, his odds are close to zero. Family are the people who suffer the most when someone is convicted and sent to jail. Right or wrong, the court system does not release inmates, certainly not those servicing consecutive life sentences, because their families have serious needs. You need to adjust to the inalterable fact that you may visit your father in prison but he will die there. If you be the best you can be in your life, he will be so proud of what you have accomplished. In a way you are living your life for both of you.
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Aarons Law PC
2019 Galisteo Street
Suite H1
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2106
Telephone: (505) 984-1100
Cell: (888) 984-1120
Fax: (505) 984-1110
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By appointment with mask (COVID)