Sandia Park Lawyers

L. Darlene Weed has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and aggressive legal solutions for clients.

A former Prosecutor for Sandoval and Valencia counties, Ms. Weed opened Weed Law Firm as a General Practice offering Civil Dispute representation, Criminal Defense and Mediation. She is well-versed in all aspects of criminal law and is currently on the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel representing defendants charged with federal criminal violations.

Additionally, Ms. Weed works closely with families in contact with Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD), and lends her expertise to Family Law, Employment Law, Contract Law, Administrative Law, Kinship/Guardianship,...

At the forefront of New Mexico’s cannabis industry: Patricia Monaghan ("Tricia") is a seasoned business attorney with unparalleled experience guiding cannabis businesses through the complexities of New Mexico cannabis business law, including the New Mexico Cannabis Regulation Act, the Lynn & Erin Compassionate Use Act, and related regulations. Since 2009, she has been a trusted advisor to licensed cannabis producers, manufacturers, retailers, couriers, and consumption lounges across the state; helping them navigate the licensing process and secure approvals for integrated, independent, and micro business licenses and comply with the regulations. Adept at navigating the evolving regulatory landscape: Tricia understands the intricacies of compliance...

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...

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...

Sarah Thomas specializes in employment-based immigration and worksite compliance at Noble & Vrapi, P.A. Her practice includes employment-based and employer-sponsored immigration, I-9 compliance, and highly qualified, self-petitioner cases, among others. Ms. Thomas works with clients to strategize the visa, status, and work authorization needs of U.S. and global entities and staff/personnel: This includes managers and executives, professionals, treaty investors and treaty traders, essential workers, ‘extraordinary ability’ petitioners, students, and trainees. Her work in the I-9 compliance arena involves conducting training sessions for HR personnel, assisting clients in implementing internal I-9 audits, and representing clients in Form I-9 inspections, when a...

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. .

After 30 years, my reputation is about caring for my clients and providing realistic expectations.

Only lawyer in the State of New Mexico who is a certified specialist in both consumer and business bankruptcy law by the American Board of Certification.

Former Board Member, Family Law Section of New Mexico State Bar.

Selected by New Mexico State Bar to sit on several judicial selection panels.

I grew up in central Mexico and am fluent in both the Spanish Language and Culture. I clerked under John W. Lawit before graduating from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Upon graduation, I was contracted as the Managing Attorney for an Immigration law firm in Albuquerque and have practiced as a Managing Attorney since being barred in New Mexico. I found that many immigrants were disenfranchised in more than just legalization of their immigration status but also in access to justice in general. Seeing this lack of access to justice confirmed in my mind and heart that...

The attorneys and staff at John W. Lawit are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to ensure the rights and benefits of the immigrant community. We are also dedicated to protecting the rights of employers, by assisting with immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement. As a team of legal professionals, we provide comprehensive, innovative and competent legal services to our clients to promote opportunities for a meaningful quality of life. Firm History John W. Lawit began practicing immigration law in 1980. Over the course of 42 years, John and his staff successfully assisted tens of thousands...

AV civil trial lawyer of 27 years. Employment & Whistleblower Litigation. Veteran New Mexico sexual harassment litigator. Serves “Time’s Up” as a member of the National Women’s Law Center Legal Network for Gender Equity, which manages the “Time’s Up” Legal Defense Fund. Former partner, with 10 years practice, in two national "Am Law 200" firms. Represents defendants and select plaintiffs. Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell in Labor and Employment, Litigation. Certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization (2005-2010, 2017-2021) and listed as a top Employment lawyer in New Mexico's Top Rated Lawyers, Southwest Super Lawyers,...

Auto accident attorney Rob Baskerville is dedicated to helping those who have sustained injuries or suffered devastating losses due careless drivers. Rob founded Baskerville Law LLC - a personal injury and wrongful death law firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico - on the principle that victims of auto accidents should have access to the same legal representation as large insurance companies. Auto insurance companies have talented lawyers working for them, working to lower the liability of their company. Who is looking out for YOUR best interests? Rob is your advocate in recovering the financial compensation that you deserve and is here...

Evan Woodward is a passionate seasoned practitioner. He applies his writing skills, honed after years of journalism, to his Briefs and Motions. Evan is a cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and received the Excellence in Criminal Law Award from the faculty for his graduating class. A litigator for over a decade, Evan has successfully conducted numerous jury and bench trials. He is an experienced trial lawyer for his personal injury clients and domestic litigator for his family law clients. Evan was named a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021 & 2022. His courtroom skills,...

I have been practicing law since 1987 and have participated in dozens of trials and settlements resulting in million dollar recoveries for many of our consumer law clients, including in the areas of consumer credit, mortgage loan servicing, debt collection and credit reporting. I provide training to lawyers across the country in the area of consumer law and trial skills training. My partner, Luke Wallace, and I are dedicated to fully understanding the truth of our client’s story and to sharing this truth with the jury. Our results speak for themselves. We have earned a reputation...

Thomas Banner has extensive experience representing clients before judges, juries and administrative tribunals throughout New Mexico. Mr. Banner has represented the people of New Mexico as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting criminal cases, advocating for the public's interests in utility and insurance rate-making proceedings, and as prosecutor for the New Mexico Medical Board in licensing and disciplinary cases. Now in private practice, Mr. Banner offers counseling and advice to individuals and businesses concerning real estate, estate planning and probate, and administrative law. He also serves as counsel for New Mexico state agencies in matters relating to professional medical licensure and title insurance...