Atty. Matthew E. Chavez

Atty. Matthew E. Chavez

Matthew E. Chavez is a lawyer practicing criminal, administrative law, arbitration and 11 other areas of law.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 14 Years Experience 14 year
Call (505) 359-5922

Profile Summary

About Matthew E. Chavez at a glance

Matthew E. Chavez is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (2012). Serves clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew E. Chavez is a lawyer practicing criminal, administrative law, arbitration and 11 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 14 years
  • Matthew practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew E. Chavez's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew E. Chavez is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Matthew E. Chavez is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Mexico →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew E. Chavez is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew E. Chavez is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew E. Chavez is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew E. Chavez

Where is Matthew E. Chavez's law office located?
Matthew E. Chavez's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew E. Chavez handle?
Matthew E. Chavez focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Matthew E. Chavez practiced law?
Matthew E. Chavez has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
How can I contact Matthew E. Chavez for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew E. Chavez 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.

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 2012

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