"With the understanding that lawyers and law firms play a vital role in the preservation of society, and with the concepts of fairness, integrity, personal responsibility, preparation and mutual respect as our guidelines, we strive to provide quality legal services and a pleasant, professional environment for our clients. Our firm is proud of the role we play in the preservation and progress of the law in New Mexico. We have advanced the interpretation of the law in cases before state and federal appellate courts. Our Albuquerque trial lawyers have been successful in recovering just compensation for many clients who were injured in car accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, and other accidents caused by someone else`s carelessness. Many clients accused of DUI/DWI, theft, assault, reckless driving and other crimes have turned to our experienced criminal defense lawyers for help resolving their criminal charges. Clients involved in a divorce have counted on our experienced family law attorney for sound legal advice regarding child custody, property division, child support, alimony, and other issues related to divorce. While most of the work we do is not confined to a single field of the law, our services can be categorized into three general areas: 1. Personal Injury and Wrongful Death We provide our clients with a full range of personal injury legal services designed to obtain compensation in cases where fault can be established. Our attorneys work with clients who were injured in motor vehicle accidents as drivers, passengers and pedestrians; hurt by defective products or dangerous premises; or injured while at work. In each of these situations, we realize that the most important first step is to ensure that you get the medical care you need and deserve. We can help you not only address obvious physical injuries such as broken bones, but also evaluate mental changes, behavioral changes, and decreases in your ability to handle tasks that used to be routine. To learn more about personal injury claims, contact us at our Albuquerque law office or call us toll-free at (877) 675-2333. 2. Services for Other Disputes a. Family Law and Divorce Outside of estate planning issues, family law matters such as divorce, custody and support likely account for the most commonly experienced legal problems in society. We have helped numerous clients through both simple and complex family law cases. We have extensive family law experience and are committed to professional representation in contested and uncontested matters. One of our attorneys is a board recognized specialist in divorce and family law. Our attorneys are ready, willing and able to assist you, so contact us if you are facing a divorce or other family law issue. b. Criminal Defense We offer criminal defense representation and defend the rights of people facing criminal charges for traffic offenses, drunk driving, and misdemeanor criminal offenses. Even if you think the charges against you are minor, a conviction for a traffic violation, DUI/DWI, or a misdemeanor can seriously affect your life and your freedom. Your may face heavy fines, license suspension, increased insurance rates, jail time, or hardship in obtaining or keeping a professional license. Contact us for sound advice and a strong defense against any criminal charge. c. Employment Law The actions of employers, teachers and law enforcement officers can be motivated by the wrong considerations. Failing to consider you for a promotion or educational opportunities or restricting your civil rights for factors unrelated to objective criteria is illegal. You cannot be discriminated against or harassed because of your race, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability. 3. Small Business Services For interested businesses, we provide a business law newsletter, in which we cover topics such as types of business organizations available, what questions can be asked in hiring new employees, and what to do and not do when terminating an employee. We have represented small businesses in federal and state courts regarding claims of employment discrimination, contract disputes, and many other business law matters. Other Practice Areas The Jaffe Law Firm is available to assist with many other legal disputes and problems, including those that involve consumer fraud, lemon laws, education law, civil rights, employment discrimination and other civil litigation. We have acted as counsel numerous times for the Corrections Corporation of America, representing corrections officers. Within the state, we have acted for New Mexico as part of the state`s risk management team, representing foster parents and police officers. We have also defended corporations from allegations of asbestos contamination."