Atty. Ralph D. Shamas

Atty. Ralph D. Shamas

Ralph D. Shamas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law.

Roswell Roswell 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (575) 244-9522 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ralph D. Shamas at a glance

Ralph D. Shamas is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Roswell, New Mexico. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1973), New Mexico (1973), and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1973). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1973) and University of New Mexico (B.B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Roswell, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ralph D. Shamas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, negligence, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
  • Ralph received a B.B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Ralph practices in Roswell, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Ralph D. Shamas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph D. Shamas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

Ralph D. Shamas is one of 264,852 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.

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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 Roswell 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ralph D. Shamas

Where is Ralph D. Shamas's law office located?
Ralph D. Shamas's law practice is located in Roswell, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ralph D. Shamas handle?
Ralph D. Shamas focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Ralph D. Shamas practiced law?
Ralph D. Shamas has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Ralph D. Shamas go to law school?
Ralph D. Shamas earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Ralph D. Shamas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1973
New Mexico
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1973

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