Criminal Defense

Arrested or charged? Protect your rights now

Misdemeanor or felony — including complex and high-profile matters — our Albuquerque defense team has decades of trial experience. Do not discuss your case with anyone except counsel.

If you were just arrested or charged

  • Do not discuss your case with anyone except your lawyer.
  • Assert your right to remain silent and ask for an attorney.
  • Contact our office as soon as you can — early counsel can protect critical rights.
  • We handle misdemeanor and felony defense throughout New Mexico.
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Benefits to Hire Our Criminal Defense Lawyers

The criminal justice system can seem complex and confusing for someone who is not a lawyer. That's why attempting to navigate the system alone is never a good idea. You'll want an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you, so you don't make mistakes that negatively affect your case. We could improve your chance of a positive result with legal assistance, such as:

  • Protect your rights and interests, starting from the time of the arrest to the end of the trial
  • Negotiate with the prosecutor for a plea deal or a lesser charge
  • Defend you against a wrongful conviction
  • Secure and present evidence to create reasonable doubt among the jury
  • Locate critical witnesses to testify on your behalf
  • Select favorable jurors if your case goes to trial
  • Prepare and present solid arguments against the charges you face

Being convicted of a crime could change your life. It could impact your freedom, your finances, your ability to secure employment or housing, and your opportunities for higher education. Don't leave something as important as this up to chance.

What To Do If You Are Facing Criminal Charges

  • Assert your right to remain silent — You have the right to remain silent to avoid making incriminating statements. It is always advisable for you to exercise this right.
  • Ask for a lawyer — Law enforcement officials must stop interrogating you once you ask for your lawyer.
  • Contact us — You should hire a criminal defense lawyer immediately after an arrest.

Charges we defend

People come to us after an arrest in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and across New Mexico. Matters we handle include:

If your charge is not listed, call anyway. We will tell you quickly whether we can help.

Trust Ahmad Assed & Associates with your criminal defense

Our Albuquerque attorneys have decades of combined experience fighting felony and misdemeanor criminal defense cases throughout New Mexico. Request a confidential case evaluation when you are ready to talk.

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