Law Offices of the Public Defender

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State government office

5.0(9 Google reviews)

206 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, United States

Information last updated October 16, 2026

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation Criminal Defense

About Law Offices of the Public Defender

The Law Offices of the Public Defender serves as New Mexico's largest law firm, dedicated to representing low-income individuals facing criminal charges. The firm's mission is to lead the fight for justice in New Mexico, from the courthouse to the state legislature. Its teams include attorneys, social workers, investigators, paralegals, and office support staff who work to protect individuals from injustice and address underlying issues that lead clients into the criminal court system.

Beyond individual case representation, the firm advocates in the state legislature to safeguard the constitutional rights of all New Mexicans. Eligibility for representation is determined by New Mexico law, focusing on individuals charged with a jailable offense who are unable to pay for legal expenses, based on net income and assets and Federal Poverty Guidelines.

The firm provides translation services in over 250 languages, including Spanish, Navajo, Farsi, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. It maintains numerous offices throughout New Mexico, located in cities such as Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Aztec, Carlsbad, Clovis, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Portales, Roswell, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, and Taos.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Dayna Jones — District Defender
Bennett J. Baur — Chief Public Defender
Cydni Sanchez — Deputy Chief of Administrative Services
Randy Chavez — Deputy Chief of Contract Counsel
Philip Larragoite — Deputy Chief of Policy and Statewide Offices
Jennifer Barela — Deputy Chief of Operations
Dennica Torres — District Defender
Matthew Cockman — District Defender
Ibukun Adepoju — District Defender
Ashlee Placencio — District Defender
Julie A. Ball — District Defender
Services listed: Criminal Defense
Languages: Spanish, Navajo, Farsi, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin
Fees: The Law Offices of the Public Defender represents individuals charged with a jailable offense who are unable to pay for legal representation, with eligibility determined by net income and assets based
Offices: 206 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345
2395 N. Florida, Alamogordo, NM 88310
505 Marquette NW, Ste. 120, Albuquerque, NM 87102
300 Gossett Drive, Aztec, NM 87410
211 North Canal, Carlsbad, NM 88220

Source: lopdnm.us · checked October 16, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Law Offices of the Public Defender — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Law Offices of the Public Defender located?+

Law Offices of the Public Defender is located at 206 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Law Offices of the Public Defender handle?+

Law Offices of the Public Defender handles Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Law Offices of the Public Defender?+

Call Law Offices of the Public Defender at +1 575-257-3233 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Law Offices of the Public Defender well rated?+

Law Offices of the Public Defender has a 5.0-star rating based on 9 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

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a month ago
West World· via Google
The best
2 years ago
Patrick O'Connor· via Google
Just wanted to acknowledge how impressive both legal coordinators, Wendy and Orlando are....so grateful both of them...."going the extra mile" for me.
7 years ago