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Bennett J. Baur is an Acting Chief Public Defender based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2000). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Bennett J. Baur is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil practice, education law and 1 other area of law
- Bennett received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Bennett practices in Santa Fe, 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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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Santa Fe 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 andnue, 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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