I Didn't Take the Easy Road
While other lawyers were born into privilege and pedigree, I clawed my way up from nothing. That hunger—that refusal to accept defeat—is what I bring to every single case.
95%
Acquittal Rate
3,000+
Cases Won
24/7
Availability
20+
Years Experience
From the Mailroom to the Courtroom
I started in the mailroom at one of Albuquerque's most prestigious law firms. While partners drove BMWs and dined at country clubs, I was pushing a cart through the halls, studying case files between deliveries.
They laughed when I said I wanted to be a lawyer. They stopped laughing when I passed the bar.
I didn't go to Harvard or Yale. I got my law degree from the University of American Samoa—online, working nights and weekends. Some people think that makes me less qualified. I think it makes me hungrier.
When I started as a public defender, I took the cases nobody else wanted. The ones that were “unwinnable.” The defendants that other lawyers had written off. And I started winning.
I learned something in those early years that the fancy lawyers never understood: justice isn't about who has the best pedigree. It's about who's willing to fight the hardest.
“I'm not a criminal lawyer. I'm a criminal lawyer.”
20 Years of Fighting for Justice
1998
The Mailroom Days
Started in the mailroom at HHM law firm. While other lawyers were networking at country clubs, I was studying case law between deliveries.
2002
Law Degree Earned
Graduated from the University of American Samoa—not Ivy League, but I learned the same law. And I learned to outwork everyone.
2004
Passed the Bar
Admitted to the New Mexico State Bar on my first attempt. Started as a public defender, handling the cases nobody else wanted.
2010
Private Practice
Opened my own practice. Strip mall office, inflatable Statue of Liberty. Clients laughed—until I started winning.
2015
Federal Certification
Certified to practice in federal courts. Now I fight the feds on their own turf.
2024
3,000+ Cases Won
Two decades of fighting. 95% acquittal rate. The results speak for themselves.
Why Clients Choose Me
There are plenty of criminal defense lawyers in Albuquerque. Here's what makes me different.
I Answer My Phone
When you're arrested at 3 AM, you don't get voicemail. You get me. Every client has my direct number.
I Know the System
I started as a prosecutor. I know how they build cases, what they look for, and where their evidence falls apart.
I Fight Dirty (Legally)
The prosecution has unlimited resources. I level the playing field with relentless preparation and creative strategy.
I Never Give Up
Other lawyers take plea deals. I take cases to trial. When you hire me, you hire someone who will fight to the bitter end.
Qualifications That Matter
My law degree might not be from an Ivy League school, but my credentials speak for themselves. These aren't purchased awards—they're earned through results.
Bar Admissions & Certifications
- State Bar of New Mexico (2004)
- U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Professional Associations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Ready to Fight Back?
When the system is stacked against you, you need someone who knows how to win. Let's talk about your case.