Atty. Daniel Thomas Dougherty

Atty. Daniel Thomas Dougherty

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appeals, business and 24 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso in 1977, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Rio Rancho Rio Rancho 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (505) 886-8874

Profile Summary

About Daniel Thomas Dougherty at a glance

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, probate, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2001), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2001), and Maryland (2004). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 2000) and University of Texas at El Paso (B.A. Criminal, 1977). Serves clients in Rio Rancho, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel Thomas Dougherty is a lawyer practicing administrative law, appeals, business and 24 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso in 1977, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Daniel practices in Rio Rancho, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel Thomas Dougherty's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Mexico →

Contracts

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in New Mexico →

Probate

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in New Mexico →

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.

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Mexico →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Daniel Thomas Dougherty is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Mexico →

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 Rio Rancho 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.

Looking for additional New Mexico attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Rio Rancho or all attorneys in New Mexico.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel Thomas Dougherty

Where is Daniel Thomas Dougherty's law office located?
Daniel Thomas Dougherty's law practice is located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel Thomas Dougherty handle?
Daniel Thomas Dougherty focuses on wills, contracts, probate, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Daniel Thomas Dougherty practiced law?
Daniel Thomas Dougherty has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Daniel Thomas Dougherty go to law school?
Daniel Thomas Dougherty earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Criminal, 1977).
How can I contact Daniel Thomas Dougherty for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel Thomas Dougherty directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico School of Law
- 2000
B.A. Criminal
University of Texas at El Paso
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2001
Maryland
Admitted: 2004

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.