The Law Offices of the Public Defender 2nd Judicial District is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This office which serves Bernalillo County employs lawyers and other support staff in the form of legal assistants, secretaries, social workers and full-time investigators. In addition, they also contract with private lawyers whenever needed, who serve as contract public defenders. The Law Offices of the Public Defender strive to pursue justice and protect our constitutional rights. Their mission is to provide exemplary, caring and professional legal services to people charged with crimes in New Mexico. They stand for equal access to quality legal representation for all, improving their lives, reducing recidivism, and making the community safer. New Mexico Public Defender attorneys are ethically and constitutionally required to maintain a confidential relationship with clients and zealously defend clients. It is the responsibility of New Mexico Public Defender attorneys to assert and protect the constitutional rights of each client. This office has divisions representing clients in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases, through appeal and post-conviction proceedings, if necessary. In addition, they have statewide mental health and capital crimes divisions that provide specialized representation. The Law Offices of the Public Defender of New Mexico is not just about representing the interests of indigent criminal defendants and defending constitutional principles; it also improves our communities with the help of social workers. If you have any questions about this organization, please contact the Law Offices of the Public Defender New Mexico, 2nd Judicial District Albuquerque Office serving Bernalillo County.