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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in ZIP Code 87002 in May compared to previous month

Published 06/10/26

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in ZIP Code 87002 in May compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

According to the USPS, Belen is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 87002.

Overall, 13 lawyers were working in the ZIP Code at the time.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

As of June 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in New Mexico ranged from $92,672 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $234,775 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earn on average $173,762 in New Mexico, compared to $187,607 nationwide.

New Mexico had a first-time pass rate of 81% on the July 2025 bar exam, above the national average that year, based on results from the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The rate marked a slight drop from 83% in July 2024, when the state ranked among the top 10 for first-time passage.

The overall pass rate in New Mexico was 63% in July 2025, compared with 69% in July 2024.

Lawyers in ZIP Code 87002 with Active Legal Licenses in May
Lawyer NameName of FirmAdmission Date
Christopher L. Green13th Judicial District Attorney's Office05/07/2024
Danielle M. Bryant13th Judicial District Attorney's Office09/29/2025
Elias BarelaElias Barela Attorney at Law, LLC10/03/2000
Gerard William Treich Jr.10/05/1988
Gregory A. BacaBaca Law Offices04/25/2011
Karson Winton Smith13th Judicial District Attorney's Office05/07/2024
Kenneth Edward Mack13th Judicial District Attorney's Office08/13/2025
Matthew Hasler13th Judicial District Attorney's Office09/25/2018
Matthew Joseph Strand04/28/2015
Pamela Tonkinson-Saiz13th Judicial District Attorney's Office09/26/2005
Robyn Anne Simms13th Judicial District Attorney's Office04/25/2011
Tibo J. Chavez Jr.Law Office of Tibo J. Chavez Jr10/05/1981
William Norman McDonaldNorman McDonald, P.A.10/09/1974
Information in this article was obtained from the State Bar of New Mexico. The source data can be found here.

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