When your freedom is on the line, you need more than a lawyer, you need an advocate who knows the system and fights to win.

Areas of Practice: Comprehensive Criminal Defense and Beyond

Criminal Defense

  • Driving While Intoxicated, including MVD Hearings

  • Drug Possession and Trafficking

  • Domestic Violence and Battery Charges

  • Theft, Burglary, and Property Crimes

  • Assault and Aggravated Assault

  • Gun and Weapons Charges

  • Probation Violation Defense

  • Juvenile Delinquency Matters

  • Expungements and Record Clearing

  • Bench Warrants and Failure to Appear

  • White Collar Crimes and Fraud

  • Resisting, Evading, or Obstructing Law Enforcement

Associated Legal Matters Arising from Criminal Charges

  • Administrative License Revocations (ALR) and MVD Appeals

  • School Disciplinary Proceedings Tied to Criminal Allegations

  • Professional Licensing Issues Related to Criminal Accusations

  • Immigration Consequences and Referrals (Crim-Imm Advisals)

  • Restitution Hearings and Victim Impact Disputes

Protective and Restraining Orders

  • Orders of Protection (TROs and DV Orders)

  • Stalking and Harassment Allegations

  • Civil Injunctions Tied to Criminal Allegations

Civil Rights and Government Accountability

  • Jail and Prison Abuse Claims

  • Unlawful Arrest or Detention

  • Excessive Force and Police Misconduct

  • First and Fourth Amendment Violations

  • Conditions of Confinement and Denial of Medical Care

  • Retaliation for Protected Speech or Conduct in Custody

Additional Services

  • Strategic Pre-Charge Representation

  • Grand Jury Target Representation

  • Consultations for Families Navigating the Criminal Justice System

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Protect your rights with experienced, results-driven legal representation. At Arima Law, your case receives focused attention, clear communication, and the full benefit of our courtroom experience because your future deserves nothing less.

Arima Law Ethos

We believe that every client deserves a defense rooted in integrity, determination, and respect. Our practice is built on the principle of zealous representation. We do not shy away from complexity, and we do not compromise when liberty is at stake. Whether facing misdemeanor charges or serious felony accusations, each client receives the full weight of our commitment and experience.

We are equally grounded in client-centered advocacy. Legal defense is not a transaction; it is a relationship built on trust, transparency, and shared purpose. We meet our clients where they are, listen before we speak, and tailor every strategy to their unique circumstances and goals. We are accessible, responsive, and candid, ensuring our clients never feel lost in the process or unheard in the system.

Arima Law is not just a law firm. It is a safeguard for your rights, a voice in the courtroom, and a partner in navigating the most difficult moments of your life. Rooted in New Mexico, informed by local knowledge, and committed to dignity in every case, we advocate with tenacity and compassion because your future deserves nothing less.

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