Atty. Rafael Padilla
Mr. Rafael Padilla is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, family/domestic relations and 2 other areas of law.
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Rafael Padilla is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at Padilla Law Firm. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and immigration. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1983). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Rafael Padilla is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, family/domestic relations and 2 other areas of law
- Rafael has been licensed for 43 years
- Rafael practices at Padilla Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM
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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.
Rafael Padilla is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Mexico →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Rafael Padilla is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Mexico →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Rafael Padilla is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Mexico →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Rafael Padilla is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration 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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