Margaret Strickland

McGraw & Strickland LLC

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Attorney Margaret Strickland is a founding partner with the McGraw & Strickland, LLC, law firm in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A top-rated trial lawyer, Ms. Strickland has achieved unprecedented success advocating for the rights and liberties of those charged with any type of felony or misdemeanor offense as well as those suffering as the result of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.One of her most notable achievements was in a case against two police officers who were accused of using excessive force during the unlawful arrest of a married couple. Ms. Strickland and her partnering attorney represented the couple in federal court and helped secure a verdict of over $1.6 million on behalf of their plaintiff clients.In addition, Ms. Strickland has successfully handled dozens of cases involving a range of criminal charges, from DUI to homicide to sex offenses to federal white collar crimes. A veteran of more than 70 jury trials, she has earned a reputation as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in the region, and she has earned perfect ratings from Avvo as a top attorney for both criminal defense and personal injury.Ms. Strickland obtained her Juris Doctor from the prestigious New York University School of Law in 2006. The following year, the State Bar of New Mexico admitted her to practice, and she is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Fluent in Spanish, she works closely with the Mexican Consulate and the U.S. federal government to represent those accused of serious felony violations in the United States.Active in her legal community, Ms. Strickland has held several leadership positions with the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and she currently serves the organization as president. She also routinely conducts lectures and seminars throughout the region on a variety of legal topics related to criminal law and effective trial advocacy.

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McGraw & Strickland LLC
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New York University School of Law

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