Atty. Joan Maureen Waters

Atty. Joan Maureen Waters

Ms. Joan Maureen Waters is a lawyer practicing childrens law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Joan Maureen Waters at a glance

Joan Maureen Waters is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Joan M. Waters. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1980), New Mexico (1984), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1985). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1980) and Iowa State University (B.A., 1976). Active member of Iowa State and American Bar Associations State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Joan Maureen Waters is a lawyer practicing childrens law
  • Joan received a B.A. degree from Iowa State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Joan practices at Joan M. Waters in Albuquerque, NM

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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Joan Maureen Waters's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is Joan M. Waters. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Joan Maureen Waters has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
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Joan Maureen Waters earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1980
B.A.
Iowa State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1980
New Mexico
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1985

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