Frechette & Associates PC

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Legal solutions for the individual
Criminal cases such as a DWI, DUI, suspended license, drug charge or domestic violence battery involve a variety of factors which affect your life. Frechette & Associates understands that the competing demands of personal, family and work life mean that there is not one legal solution for everyone. One person may make very different decisions from another based upon their life priorities. For this reason Rod and Michelle Frechette have developed a law firm which combines New Mexico attorneys who have different strengths in criminal defense.
Breaking New Ground in Criminal Law
Rod and Michelle Frechette and Todd Hotchkiss are known for their strong advocacy in criminal defense cases. The law firm of Frechette & Associates has over 50 years combined legal experience in New Mexico Courts and has handled more than 6,000 criminal cases. Members of the firm attend national DWI/DUI defense conferences and are hired to write appeal briefs for clients in other firms. Rod Frechette and Todd Hotchkiss are responsible for the notable opinion in State of New Mexico vs. Lasworth.
Criminal Case Evaluation and Strategy
Frechette & Associates evaluates each case and determine what the defenses may be for trial. Strong preparation and good pre-trial motions are some of the ways in which someone can prevail in their case. A plea bargain must have some element of the bargain which is beneficial. Education is an important facet of our services and we encourage our clients to examine all their options before making decisions which affect their driving and/or criminal record. This enables our clients to maximize the benefit of all the legal resources available to them.

One hundred percent of our firm caseload is misdemeanor and felony criminal defense. The majority of the cases are driving while intoxicated (DWI or DUI), felony DWI/DUI and drug cases. Our law firm’s criminal cases also include federal court, appeals and juvenile defense cases. Our lawyers have established a positive reputation with prosecutors and judges in jurisdictions across New Mexico as a firm which works hard for our clients. We have also represented clients in approximately ten other out of state jurisdictions in lower and appeal courts. We have earned respect within the legal community for our integrity and familiarity with the legal system.
If you are charged with a crime or arrested, simply fill out the on-line intake sheet or call us to schedule an appointment for free legal advice. Teleconference intakes are possible to assist clients outside the Albuquerque area in obtaining immediate legal services. Payment plans are available and all major credit cards are accepted.
REPRESENTION FOR ALL CRIMES IN ALL COURTS ACROSS NEW MEXICO
Frechette & Associates handles all crimes including, but not limited to:

Burglary, criminal trespass and property crimes
Driver’s license revocation or suspension and all traffic offenses
Robbery, murder, arson, aggravated assault

Temporary restraining order violations
White collar crimes including bad checks, fraud, bribery, embezzlement
Municipal citations: fireworks, planning and zoning and animal control

See our Frequently Asked Questions for more details on what to know when you hire an attorney.
We represent people in all jurisdictions and have worked across the state in cities and counties which include: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo County, Gallup, Los Alamos, Las Cruces, Taos, Sandoval County, and Torrance County.
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