Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
Nearly 30 Years of Experience

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Meet Steven Chavez

While I have a proven track record of success in negotiations and courtroom proceedings, I always stay abreast of the latest developments in the law. If I take your case, expect to hit the ground running with somebody who’s already a step ahead of the game.

Mr. Chavez has practiced law in New Mexico for nearly 30 years, beginning his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Valencia County where he handled complex felonies and murder cases. He holds a Juris Doctorate degree in Law from Saint Louis University School of Law, a Master's degree in Urban Affairs & Planning from Saint Louis University Graduate School of Urban Planning, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of New Mexico.

STEVEN M. CHAVEZ

Since 2002, Mr. Chavez has been a consultant to local municipalities regarding their legal affairs, and he has handled numerous wrongful death, civil rights, and catastrophic injury cases throughout the state of New Mexico. 

Since 2004 Mr. Chavez he has been the Appellate Land Use Hearing Officer for the City of Albuquerque regarding land use matters. Before practicing law, Mr. Chavez was a county planner and consultant in land planning and subdivision law.

In private practice, Mr. Chavez places most of his focus on catastrophic injury and wrongful death in general — a field in which he has considerable experience. He also handles cases involving civil rights, land use, zoning, and governmental liability against state and local governments.

Mr. Chavez resides in Peralta, New Mexico with his family.

Mr. Chavez' Unique Approach To Legal Representation

Mr. Chavez' philosophy of personal injury law is this:

  • He will not take on too many cases.
  • He only takes cases that are worthy of a jury trial.
  • He will not take a case that is frivolous.

That means, if a lawsuit has to be filed, he will be proud to present it to a jury and if he takes your case it will be because you deserve to be compensated. He believes that trial lawyers have a responsibility to the public to find the truth no matter what is found. If your case is a viable case, he is committed to working hard for you and to giving you and your case the attention you deserve.

All consultations are free and most cases are taken on a contingency basis. Contact him today to discuss your case with him. Or, schedule an appointment and get the legal counsel you need.