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Jarod Kyle Hofacket, experienced Elder Law, Estate Planning attorney in Deming, NM with 1 reviews
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14 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
The firm handled my husband's case. They did an excellent job! Very professional, honest, and most of all trustworthy. I will be forever thankful to this firm!!
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Keythan F. Park, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Deming, NM with 3 reviews
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13 Aug, 2022 by P m (silentstorm)
Going through some legal issues involving domestic violence and while the D.A Authur Van Haselen who is prosecuting this case I have yet to meet . However, thus far Alina has been the best. Thank you both for standing up for women affected by domestic violence. No Woman or man should EVER be subjected to domestic violence by demonic filled humans!!!! PERIOD.
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11 Aug, 2021 by Johnny haynes
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21 Sep, 2015 by Cinde waller
Incompetent. $17,000 worth of stolen items and $12,000 in damages to a 94 year old woman's home and they call it "civil" because the perp is a fireman.....f'ed up legal system in Deming, NM. Glad I don't live in this crooked crappy town. Sheriff's department is totally incompetent...
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Arthur Van Haselen III, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Deming, NM with 3 reviews
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13 Aug, 2022 by P m (silentstorm)
Going through some legal issues involving domestic violence and while the D.A Authur Van Haselen who is prosecuting this case I have yet to meet . However, thus far Alina has been the best. Thank you both for standing up for women affected by domestic violence. No Woman or man should EVER be subjected to domestic violence by demonic filled humans!!!! PERIOD.
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11 Aug, 2021 by Johnny haynes
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21 Sep, 2015 by Cinde waller
Incompetent. $17,000 worth of stolen items and $12,000 in damages to a 94 year old woman's home and they call it "civil" because the perp is a fireman.....f'ed up legal system in Deming, NM. Glad I don't live in this crooked crappy town. Sheriff's department is totally incompetent...
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Edna M. Reyes, experienced Criminal Defense, Government attorney in Deming, NM with 3 reviews
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13 Aug, 2022 by P m (silentstorm)
Going through some legal issues involving domestic violence and while the D.A Authur Van Haselen who is prosecuting this case I have yet to meet . However, thus far Alina has been the best. Thank you both for standing up for women affected by domestic violence. No Woman or man should EVER be subjected to domestic violence by demonic filled humans!!!! PERIOD.
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11 Aug, 2021 by Johnny haynes
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21 Sep, 2015 by Cinde waller
Incompetent. $17,000 worth of stolen items and $12,000 in damages to a 94 year old woman's home and they call it "civil" because the perp is a fireman.....f'ed up legal system in Deming, NM. Glad I don't live in this crooked crappy town. Sheriff's department is totally incompetent...
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Timothy E. Flynn, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Tyler W. Benting, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Charles C. Kretek, experienced Business, Government attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Armand R. Velez, experienced Criminal Defense, Government attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Jakub F. Sherman, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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David Arnone, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Jeffrey Wayne Smith, experienced Criminal Defense, Elder Law attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Noel P. Orquiz, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Deming, NM with 0 reviews
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Tomas A. Medina, experienced  attorney in Deming, NM with  reviews
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Jennifer E. DeLaney, experienced  attorney in Deming, NM with  reviews
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      For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee.
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      Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award.
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