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Lea County had 9 fewer active licenses to practice law in April than previous month

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There were nine fewer active legal licenses in Lea County in April compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

There were 26 active legal licenses in Lea County in April, compared to 35 the month before.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

As of 2023, the average salary for a lawyer in New Mexico is approximately $96,071 per year.

New Mexico faces a severe shortage of lawyers. Two of its counties have no attorneys, and 21% of the state's counties have no more than five lawyers.

Note that the table below does not represent all lawyers with active licenses to practice.

Lawyers in Lea County with active legal licenses in April
Lawyer NameName of Firm
Blake J. DuggerLaw Office of Blake J. Dugger, P.C.
Chiduziem Chinedu EzehFifth Judicial District Attorney's Office
Christan Quiroz ValenciaValencia Law Firm
Christopher R. Mills
Christy Beth TrevinoFifth Judicial District Attorney's Office
D'Nae Robinett L. MillsDRM Attorney at Law, LLC
Erik Ryne HutchesonDavis W. Smith, P.C.
Freeman C. Faust
Gary L. Clingman
Glen L. HoustonGlen L. Houston Attorney
John W. Caldwell Jr.
Karen McReynoldsMcReynolds Law Firm
Karli Sue McMurrayOne Love Worldwide
Kirk C. ChavezNM Human Services Department Child Support Enforcement Division
Kristen Rae DickeyNM Children Youth and Families Department
Larry K. Bishop
Laura K. CastilloLaura K. Castillo Attorney at Law
Lee A. KirkseyFifth Judicial District Court
Levi Michael Chavez IILaw Office of Blake Dugger, P.C.
Lisa KuykendallChildren Youth and Families
Medjine Desrosiers-DouyonFifth Judicial District Attorney's Office
Megan A. KirtleyFifth Judicial District Attorney's Office
Patrick B. McMahonHeidel Samberson Cox & McMahon, LLC
Ronald R. Walker
Scotty A. HollomanHolloman Law, LLC
Valerie S. ChaconCity of Hobbs

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