Atty. Kymberleigh Dougherty
Kymberleigh G. Dougherty has practiced family law exclusively for the duration of her legal career.
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Kymberleigh Dougherty is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Leigh & Dougherty, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, child support, adoption, and adr. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2009). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of New Mexico (B.S., 2005). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Mexico Bar Association American Bar Association Albuquerque Bar Association. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kymberleigh G. Dougherty has practiced family law exclusively for the duration of her legal career
- She received her legal education from the University of New Mexico School of Law and graduated cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
- In 2018, Kymberleigh obtained an Associates’ Degree in Accounting
- Kymberleigh is an equally skilled litigator and negotiator
- Her practice includes divorce, parentage, child support and adoption
- Kymberleigh works hand in hand with her clients to assist them in reaching resolution of their most difficult family law issues
- She also frequently serves as a settlement facilitator, both at the request of her peers and as appointed by the Court
- Kymberleigh continues to advance her skills by attending numerous continuing legal education courses, including those available through her membership in the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Kymberleigh was selected by her colleagues to sit on the Board of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico
- She serves as the Chair of the Education Committee, organizing legal education programming to ensure family law practitioners in New Mexico have the knowledge and training to serve their communities
- Kymberleigh also sits on the Board of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of New Mexico
- Likewise, Kymberleigh serves as a hearing committee member for the Disciplinary Board of the New Mexico Supreme Court
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Kymberleigh Dougherty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kymberleigh Dougherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Kymberleigh Dougherty is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Mexico →
Kymberleigh Dougherty is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in New Mexico →
Kymberleigh Dougherty is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in New Mexico →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Kymberleigh Dougherty is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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