Atty. Benjamin Chavez
Hon. Benjamin Chavez is a lawyer practicing commercial law, criminal, real estate.
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Benjamin Chavez is a criminal defense, business, and real estate attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1996). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1979) and University of New Mexico (B.U.S., 1974). Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. Benjamin Chavez is a lawyer practicing commercial law, criminal, real estate
- Benjamin received a degree from University of New Mexico in 1974, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Benjamin practices in Albuquerque, NM
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in New Mexico
Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albuquerque are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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