Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Rio Rancho, NM
1 of these firms is based in Rio Rancho; the others serve Rio Rancho from Albuquerque (13 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Peake Law Firm
“Someone that will have your back and is always available when you have questions.”
JMA Law Offices
“Jason and his team responsive to my calls and I can verify that he is on your side”
Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys
“My case was a difficult DV with a felony and this law firm got it dismissed really fast.”
King Law Firm
“He was helpful, professional, extremely caring and reassuring, and most importantly he took care of me and my situation quickly and efficiently.”
The Lucero Law Office
“Chris is a lawyer who will go above and beyond with professionalism.”
The 15 firms listed for Rio Rancho, NM defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Rio Rancho, NM
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,750 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are auto accidents (2), criminal defense (2), personal injury (2) and violent crimes (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Rio Rancho open on Saturdays or Sundays?
3 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Lisa Torraco Law
“It was a very stressful situation and she called me with great news the day after I spoke to her!”
The Law Office of Anthony Griego
“The immediate comfort that I had from his experience alone was enough to calm me and provide reassurance that this would be resolved and justice would prevail.”
Mitchell Law Offices
“Aaron knows the law, researches the law, and applies the law with incredible precision to ensure each and every client receives the highest quality legal defense”
New Mexico Criminal Law Offices
“I hired jack to make sure all our eyes were dotted and tee s crossed and he exceeded my expectations!!!”
Law Office of Barry Klopfer
“From the very first consultation, Barry and his team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care for my case.”
Lizzy Bunker, Attorney At Law
“I had the hardest,, meanest judge and Lizzy got my case dismissed!”
Law Office of Meredith Baker
“Her expertise not only secured major positive changes in my life (and my kids) but also saved me a significant amount of money.”
The Law Office Of Scott M. Davidson
“I found the entire team to be available when I needed them, responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
Rasheed & Associates
“I found the process very overwhelming but his team handled everything and kept me informed every step of the way.”
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