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ZIP Code 87124 had no change in number of active licenses in May compared to previous month

Published 06/10/26

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in ZIP Code 87124 in May compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

According to the USPS, Rio Rancho is the primary area with addresses in ZIP Code 87124.

Overall, 25 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 87124 with Active Legal Licenses in May
Lawyer NameName of FirmAdmission Date
Aaron Javier PinonSanchez & Pinon09/27/2007
Ana Rita Goncalves PincaroPincaro Law04/29/2019
Anita M. SanchezSanchez & Pinon09/29/2003
Brinnon Scott04/25/2011
Caitlin Makenzie DawsonPincaro Law, LLC04/28/2025
David C. MannRio Rancho Public Schools09/25/2014
Edward Wayne LovatoLovato Law, P.C.10/16/2017
Elizabeth V. FriedensteinFriedenstein Law Firm, LLC09/20/2010
Eric RhoadesSpangler Pacheco & Werbelow, P.A.10/10/2014
Erica Boutte Scott04/27/2012
Henry F. NarvaezNarvaez Law Firm, P.A.01/01/1975
Hilari B. Lipton09/23/2013
Jonathan Ronald BucknerUS Department of Energy09/26/2005
Joseph V. Rajunas IIIStewart Title11/15/1993
Kelli Roberts09/25/2012
Laurie McFarlandMcFarland Legal Consulting, LLC04/21/2008
Loren D. HatchRio Rancho Public Schools09/26/2008
Margaret Anne FosterMargaret A. Foster, LLC08/01/1994
Mikal Melissa AltomareOracle America, Inc.10/03/2000
Mitchell J. Freedman09/26/2017
Nicholas P. Baca09/29/2025
Patrick C. McNertneyPatrick C. McNertney Attorney at Law05/16/1988
Rebecca A. TorresTorres Law Firm, LLC09/20/2010
Sean M. Distor09/25/2018
Travis J. WhiteAMREP Southwest, Inc.09/26/2011
Information in this article was obtained from the State Bar of New Mexico. The source data can be found here.

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