My name is Jacquelyn Robins, and I am an experienced criminal defense attorney. I am a sole practitioner assisting people throughout the state of New Mexico from my office in Albuquerque. When you hire me to represent you, you get me -- your case will not be handed off to an associate attorney. Contact me.

I have been practicing law for more than 30 years, working mostly as a criminal defense attorney. I have worked in the state public defenders office and the criminal defense division of New York Legal Aid Society in the Bronx. I was appointed as Chief Public Defender for the State of New Mexico in 1985, and served in that position for 6 years. I resigned in 1991 to return to the courtroom, and have been in private practice ever since.

In 2005 I was chosen by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association to receive the Charles Driscoll Award. In 2009 I was appointed to serve as a voting member representing the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals on the Practitioners Advisory Group of the United States Sentencing Commission. I have also been a member of the Board of Directors for New Mexico's Innocence and Justice Project since October of 2010.

I defend clients accused of offenses such as:

Felonies
Misdemeanors
Murder
Drugs/Narcotics Offenses
Sex Offenses
Child Abuse and Molestation
Domestic Violence
Weapons & Firearm Charges
Juvenile Offenses
Fraud/Corruption

When you retain me to represent you, I meet with you to discuss your case, so I can learn how to best defend you. I conduct an investigation to find out what evidence and witnesses the government has against you and what evidence and witnesses will help you. As we approach the trial date, you and I will discuss your options and decide which course of action works best in your situation. We will make decisions about the motions that can be filed, and what may happen if the case goes to trial. 

I would be happy to discuss your case with you during a free initial consultation, and see how I may be able to help you. Contact me for more information.