Lovington had 13 lawyers with active licenses as of May
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.
| Lawyer Name | Name of Firm | Admission Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brittany A. Peters | — | 03/23/2026 |
| Chase Clark | Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office | 06/27/2025 |
| Christan Quiroz Valencia | Valencia Law Firm | 09/25/2018 |
| Efren Andres Cortez | Fifth Judicial District Court | 09/25/2012 |
| Kristen Rae Dickey | Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office | 05/10/2013 |
| Lee A. Kirksey | Fifth Judicial District Court | 05/01/2000 |
| Lewis C. Cox III | Heidel Samberson Cox & McMahon, LLC | 09/26/1989 |
| Mark Terrence Sanchez | Fifth Judicial District Court | 10/05/1987 |
| Megan A. Kirtley | Fifth Judicial District Attorney's Office | 04/29/2022 |
| Michael H. Stone | Fifth Judicial District Court | 10/05/1992 |
| Michael T. Newell | Newell Law Firm, LLC | 10/05/1987 |
| Mirna Raquel Torres | — | 10/04/1999 |
| Patrick B. McMahon | Heidel Samberson Cox & McMahon, LLC | 03/28/1997 |