If I can put a 0 I would. Pacheco was not at all aggressive or zealous on my case. The only time I…read moredid see an aggression from her was she wanted her bill paid. I did not receive any advice or guidance from her as a hired attorney. I would recommend Pacheco to someone if I wanted them to lose. Comparing the service received for my case from her company to the New Mexico Legal Group, hands down I wouldn't blink an eye and would of gone to NMLG from the start.

From the owner: Contact our office for assistance with all of your divorce, custody, adoption, and modification of…read morechild support and custody needs. Sharice Ogas Pacheco is know for being an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients. Call 575-222-7175

Confident, knowledgeable and to the point. The law process can be very hectic, drawn out and…read morestressful but Mike and Jocelyn always came through strong making sure to hold all parties accountable. No worries that they will fight for you in your best interest to make sure you have the most favorable outcome for your situation. Criminal/Divorce/Custody, you will be in good hands.

From the owner: We work hard for our clients in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense / DWI-DUI and Family…read moreLaw / Divorce / Custody. I have nearly 20 years of experience, and our total staff experience is over 59 years. "Put our experience to work for you!"

I am very grateful for Ms. Van Cott's help with my legal issues, she's very professional, caring…read moreand protected my rights. I would highly recommend her to anyone and use her services again. Thank you Ms. Van Cott.

Not sure how this attorney got so many positive reviews, based on my experience with her.....but…read morethe reviews convinced me that this was the law firm for me... However, I now see that she is oblivious to many facets of my case, relied heavily on paralegals, some of whom were very knowledgeable about my case, then disappeared without warning, at which time, Ms Van Cott, or her current helper, would then have to "review my case" ($$$$) and start all over. I would get silence for weeks then, when I inquired about my case, they charged me for that AND their response, which was NEVER a complete answer, usually "I will try to find out"...then nothing. She either ignored or failed to see many questions, answers, even documents, I supplied. When I did get answers, I never knew who answered: the attorney, a paralegal (who mysteriously disappeared), or AI. She promised a "team" would be working on my case, but was always changing the (one!) person working on my case, then charged me again to explain my case to the new paralegal...charging extra for "reviewing" the case. NO one EVER knew what was going on with my case on a continual basis. A year of promising to get me into the marital residence, per the TDO, to get my personal property and she still hasn't accomplished it, in fact, does not seem to know how to function against a non-compliant spouse....also fails to file motions of contempt. Took weeks to months to draft a single letter (written with unprofessional verbage, punctuation, etc). She repeatedly refused to schedule the mediation that the judge ordered over a year ago. Would promise to do one thing, I'd agree....but she would never follow thru with it, then promise another and fail at that. Asked me to provide several years worth of paperwork/statements only 2 days prior to a hearing in which she needed it (had led me to believe prior to that that she had everything she needed from my previous attorney)! Emailed ME to ask ME what to do...like they didn't have a clue what to do...then didn't do what we decided on. She also denied being able to claim equity that other attorneys say I can claim. Finally, she claimed that my case was "complicated" (no minor children, no retirement accounts left, two residences, one already sold). She apparently means that she is not equipped to handle a narcissistic-type opponent, so please BEWARE!!

I hired Michael Cain to help with my divorce with children. Mike and his paralegal Jocelyn were…read morevery responsive and communicated well. They both were sincere in trying to do what was best for both my daughters and that support meant the world to me. Mike analyzed every aspect of my case. He listened to my concerns and desires. He advised and prepared me for all possibilities. While in court, he was aggressive when needed and made sure my daughters best interest were ALWAYS the main focus. Jocelyn- being a mother herself was compassionate and very thorough with my case. In conclusion, we were able to get about 80% of what we were asking for. I can say that because of his help getting my girls a more stable schedule they have benefited mentally, emotionally and have excelled academically. Mike and Jocelyn, I am so grateful for your passion, dedication, and professionalism. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you both did on my behalf. ** If you're looking for more reviews, search Google for Southern Law- they have a lot more than Yelp. **

I would NOT recommend this law firm AT ALL. They can't even get the names of their own employees…read morecorrect on their website. If you give them a retainer, make sure you get DETAILED MONTHLY billings, OR better yet, pay as you go because when you are tired of their incompetent representation, you can walk away. You will NEVER get the balance returned,

My elderly father and I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Scott A. Ludlow. I was in town…read moreand needed some legal documents completed ASAP. We had a Zoom conference in the morning and he was kind enough to have us in that afternoon to sign the documents. What a lifesaver. We were over the moon with the service we received! What a weight off of our shoulders to get things done in such a timely manner. He was a pleasure to work with and we would recommend him to anyone! Ashley the secretary was also very helpful and quick to answer any questions! Highly Recommended! - Erica (MA) and Rick (NM)

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Scott Ludlow represent me in a battle to regain time with my…read morechildren. He was very: professional, responsive, competent, and intent on sticking to my priorities in attending to my case. I also enjoyed interacting with his paralegal staff: Ashley, Aliss & Elizabeth. I highly-recommend this law firm and was myself recommended to them by legal profesionals: Mark & Micah Standridge. -Stephanie (Hanusa) Liu

Yvonne has been nothing short of incredibly excellent and amazing. She took on my daughters case…read morein the middle of an incredible messy case and proved how top-notch she is. She passionate about justice and truly cares about her dedication to her clients. She is famously skilled and has been phenomenal in and out of the courtroom. She is tactical, compassionate, and strong. She is a powerhouse and having her on my daughters side gives way to a peace of mind that she will everything she can with her experience, professionalism, mindfulness and attention to every detail. She has accomplished so much in just one court hearing and knowing she will be there for the upcoming hearings gives us the confidence that she will do everything for her clients. She is and always be top notch! You can't go wrong with Yvonne Quintana.

Mr. Cardenas is a very passionate attorney who is a champion for the under served. He knows the law…read moreand will see to it that you have a ironclad defense. Best part about him is he is a great guy.

From the owner: The Cardenas Law Firm, located in Las Cruces NM, provides quality legal representation for Civil…read moreRights, Family Law, Personal Injury and a variety of other legal areas.

We retained Salcedo & Co. (now Salcedo & Associates) following the death of our father and paid a…read more$5,000 retainer on February 26, 2025, to assist our family with the probate process. Our initial consultation was with Isidro Salcedo, who came across as knowledgeable, competent, and reassuring. During that consultation, we were given the impression that the probate process would move forward without unnecessary delays and that our family would be guided through the process. Unfortunately, our experience after retaining the firm did not reflect those expectations. Throughout the probate matter, our case was handled by three different attorneys. The repeated changes in representation created confusion, required us to reestablish communication multiple times, and made it difficult to feel confident that there was continuity in the handling of our father's estate. Communication was a recurring concern. We often found ourselves seeking updates rather than receiving them proactively, and there were periods where it was unclear what progress had been made or what remained outstanding. During a time when our family was grieving the loss of a parent, this added unnecessary frustration to an already difficult process. Our father's probate matter concluded on June 25, 2026. However, despite the probate being completed, we still have not received the final closing documents. Given that more than sixteen months have passed since we paid the retainer, this has been especially disappointing. We understand that probate matters can be complex and that delays sometimes occur. However, for a matter that began with assurances of a smooth process, the lack of continuity, communication challenges, and the fact that we are still waiting for closing documentation have left our family dissatisfied with the overall experience. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend this firm for probate services. Families navigating the loss of a loved one deserve consistent representation, clear communication, and timely follow-through. Unfortunately, that was not our experience.

From the owner: Salcedo & Company, LLC provide legal representation for Contract Disputes, Commercial Litigation,…read moreLandlord Representation, Wills/Trusts & handles all types of appeals in the Southern New Mexico area.

After experiencing several other attorneys during my divorce process, I have found Ramon and his…read morestaff to be the best!

I don't have a lot of experience with attorneys. I was dealing with a stressful and traumatic…read moresituation with very little time before the hearing. They accommodated me and worked after hours with me. I also know they were very busy with other cases. Ultimately, we were successful in our hearing and I am incredibly grateful to them. The office is very clean and welcoming. The admin staff were kind and professional.