Atty. Mark Ray Horton

Mr. Mark Ray Horton is a lawyer practicing criminal law, property damage, probate and 56 other areas of law.

Carlsbad Carlsbad 31 yrs experience 31 year

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Mark Ray Horton is a Member based in Carlsbad, New Mexico, practicing at Horton Law Firm LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1995). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1995) and University of Maryland (M.A., 1992). Recognitions include , Honorable Discharge. Active member of State Bar of New Mexico National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Carlsbad, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Mr. Mark Ray Horton is a lawyer practicing criminal law, property damage, probate and 56 other areas of law
Mark received a M.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
Mark practices at Horton Law Firm LLC in Carlsbad, NM

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Mark Ray Horton's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Probate

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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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 Carlsbad 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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Where is Mark Ray Horton's law office located?

Mark Ray Horton's law practice is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The firm is Horton Law Firm LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Mark Ray Horton handle?

Mark Ray Horton focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, probate, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.

How long has Mark Ray Horton practiced law?

Mark Ray Horton has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.

What languages does Mark Ray Horton speak?

Mark Ray Horton provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.

Where did Mark Ray Horton go to law school?

Mark Ray Horton earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.A., 1992).

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What awards or recognition has Mark Ray Horton received?

Mark Ray Horton's notable recognition includes: , Honorable Discharge.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law Probate Property Damage Assault Assault And Battery Burglary Capital Offenses Civil Forfeiture Crime Victims Compensation Criminal Antitrust Criminal Appeals Criminal Conspiracy Criminal Defense Criminal Forfeiture Criminal Fraud Criminal Investigation Death Penalty Drivers License Suspension Driving While Intoxicated DUI/DWI Electronic Surveillance Estate Planning/Probate/Wills Expungements Extortion Extradition Family Law Federal Criminal Law Felonies Forensic Accounting Forensic DNA Forensic Medicine Forensic Science Forgery Grand Jury Practice Habeas Corpus Hit And Run Homicide Litigation Mail Fraud Malicious Prosecution Manslaughter Misdemeanors Money Laundering Murder Parole and Probation Personal Injury Post Conviction Remedies Search And Seizure Sex Crimes Sexual Assault Shoplifting Stalking Theft Traffic Violations Vehicular Homicide Victims Rights Weapons Charges Wire Fraud Wiretapping

Education

J.D.

University of New Mexico

- 1995

M.A.

University of Maryland

- 1992

Languages

Spanish

Awards

, Honorable Discharge

Bar Admissions

New Mexico

Admitted: 1995

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