Atty. Carmela Starace

Atty. Carmela Starace

Carmela Starace is a lawyer practicing fiduciary litigation, appellate law, contested trusts and estates and 5 other areas of law. Carmela received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Carmela Starace at a glance

Carmela Starace is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and poa attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2006) and New York (2016). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 2005) and Florida State University (B.A., 1995). Active member of 2005) State Bar of New Mexico Appellate Practice Section (2013, State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carmela Starace is a lawyer practicing fiduciary litigation, appellate law, contested trusts and estates and 5 other areas of law
  • Carmela received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Carmela practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Carmela Starace's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carmela Starace handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carmela Starace

Where is Carmela Starace's law office located?
Carmela Starace's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carmela Starace handle?
Carmela Starace focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Carmela Starace practiced law?
Carmela Starace has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Carmela Starace go to law school?
Carmela Starace earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Carmela Starace for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 2005
B.A.
Florida State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 2006
New York
Admitted: 2016

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