Atty. Ruth Davey

Atty. Ruth Davey

Ruth Davey is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, school/education. Ruth received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Ruth Davey at a glance

Ruth Davey is a juvenile and education attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1984), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1985), and Arizona (1991). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ruth Davey is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, school/education
  • Ruth received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Ruth practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Ruth Davey's Areas of Practice

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

Juvenile Law

Ruth Davey is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in New Mexico →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Ruth Davey is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Santa Fe 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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Common questions about Ruth Davey

Where is Ruth Davey's law office located?
Ruth Davey's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruth Davey handle?
Ruth Davey focuses on juvenile, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Ruth Davey practiced law?
Ruth Davey has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Ruth Davey go to law school?
Ruth Davey earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Ruth Davey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Arizona
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 1991
California
Admitted: 1992

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