NEW MEXICO ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of New Mexico:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

P.O. Box 607 Albuquerque, NM 87103 Phone: (505)346-7274 FAX: (505)346-7296

555 South Telshor, Suite 300 Las Cruces, NM 88011 Phone: (575)522-2304 FAX: (575)522-2391

Santa Fe Office 408 Galisteo Street Villagra Building Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 Phone: (505) 827-6000 Fax: (505) 827-5826

Albuquerque Office 111 Lomas NW, Ste 300 Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: (505) 222-9000 Fax: (505) 222-9006

Las Cruces Office 201 N. Church St., Ste. 315 Las Cruces, NM 88001 Phone: (575) 526-2280 Fax: (575) 526-2415


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