Updated July 2026
Mr. Nieto defends people across central and northern New Mexico, from a main office in Albuquerque and a second office in Santa Fe by appointment. Wherever your case is heard, the same experienced lawyer handles it himself. Call (505) 247-1973 for a free, confidential review.
The courthouse you end up in shapes your case, from the judges and prosecutors to how quickly things move. Mr. Nieto has tried cases in nearly every judicial district in New Mexico, so a local court is rarely unfamiliar ground. Pick the community closest to you below to see how criminal defense and DWI cases work there.
Communities We Serve
Albuquerque
Bernalillo County Metro Court and the Second Judicial District. Our main office and busiest market.
Rio Rancho
Sandoval County courts, just north of Albuquerque and growing fast.
Santa Fe
The First Judicial District, and home to our second office, available by appointment.
Los Lunas
Valencia County, serving Los Lunas, Belen, and the surrounding communities.
South Valley
The South Valley of Bernalillo County, where Mr. Nieto can serve clients in Spanish.
The Same Lawyer, Every Court
No matter which of these communities you call from, you work directly with Mr. Nieto. This is a solo firm by design, so your case is not passed to an associate you have never met. He handles both the criminal side and, in DWI cases, the separate MVD license fight. If you were arrested, do not wait: the deadline to save your license runs fast, and calling early gives Mr. Nieto the most room to help.
Start with your charge if you already know it. For any crime, see criminal defense. For a DWI, see DWI and DUI defense, and read the MVD hearing page about the 10-day deadline to protect your license.
Talk to Mr. Nieto. The first call is free, and he answers it himself.
Call (505) 247-1973Common Questions
What areas of New Mexico does Mr. Nieto serve?
Mr. Nieto serves Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, the South Valley, and the surrounding communities across central and northern New Mexico. He has tried cases in nearly every judicial district in the state, so most local courts are familiar ground for him.
Do you have more than one office?
Yes. The main office is in Albuquerque, and there is a second office in Santa Fe available by appointment. Wherever you are, you can call the same number and work directly with Mr. Nieto, since this is a solo firm.
Does it matter which court my case is in?
It can. Different counties and judicial districts have their own judges, prosecutors, and pace, and DWI cases also involve a separate MVD process. Mr. Nieto has appeared in courts across New Mexico and knows how the local differences affect a case. Call and he can explain what to expect where your case is heard.