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Hidalgo County had 7 fewer active licenses to practice law in September than previous month

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There were seven fewer active legal licenses in Hidalgo County in September compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

There were five active legal licenses in Hidalgo County in September, compared to 12 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 Hidalgo County with active legal licenses in September
Lawyer NameName of Firm
Erica Lizette BarreraUnited States Army
Laiza Andrea PalmaPalma Law
Luis Manuel Cardenas Jr.Escobedo & Cardenas, LLP
Raul Alejandro Palma
Rogelio SolisLaw Office of Rogelio Solis, PLLC

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