2701 Arizona Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Our Client Process

Free Case Evaluation

All prospective  clients receive a free case evaluation with our team to help them understand their legal issues and to determine if we can help them.

1

1-Hour Case Consultation

During the consultation the client and attorney develop a roadmap for the successful resolution of the case.

2

Case Management

            The entire case is handled with an extreme focus on the client’s needs and how to most effectively and efficiently meet those needs and goals for the case.

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Your Legal Team

DAVID CRUM, MANAGING PARTNER
David is admitted to practice law in Colorado. He represents a wide range of family law clients in cases including divorce, child custody and support, property division, alimony, and division of retirement funds.
HANNAH CLARK, ASSOCIATE
Before her arrival at Colorado Legal Group, Hannah clerked for the prestigious Denver District Court, administering the judicial process and conducting legal research for District Court judges. Hannah has worked as a victim’s advocate at the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center and volunteers with Mi Casa.
PAIGE GLEASON, ASSOCIATE
Before joining Colorado Legal Group, Paige worked as a family law attorney for five years. She practiced in Northern Colorado helping families and individuals reach their desired goals.
"Cynthia along with her firm and her paralegal Jessica are great at what they do. Their professionalism and customer care are incomparable. The are great at keeping you informed every step of the way and they make sure to impact your daily activities as minimum as possible. We really appreciate their effort on our case and will recommend her to anyone that need legal representation."

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"Cynthia Payne and her staff are all very friendly, competent, and attentive. They understand that good people make mistakes and were there to guide my husband and I through every step of the legal process to ensure a fair and manageable outcome to the case. If you need an attorney with the heart, the brains, and the drive to get the job done right, New Mexico Legal Group is definitely the way to go!"

ASHLEY
"I was extremely satisfied with how Cynthia handled my case. She was very personable and her knowledge of the law clearly showed in the way she interacted with the District Attorney and the Judge. Well worth every penny we paid. You truly get what you pay for, I hope I never have to retain her again, but I would choose her firm again without any hesitation. "

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We pride ourselves on being a law firm that focuses on our clients’ needs. We will explain your rights and guide you through the entire legal process. 

If you qualify, our experienced expungement attorney can represent you through the process of petitioning the court for an expungement, arguing why you deserve to have your case expunged, and making sure that all the relevant public agencies are notified to have the record of your arrest and/or conviction removed from public records. 

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Our attorneys have experience handling a variety of expungement cases. We are a full service law firm that is able to use its vast knowledge to protect the accused. 

Our
Specialty

We are creative problem solvers who aggressively represent our clients in court. We know how to successfully handle legal issues in a way that will protect the welfare of our clients. 

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Your Back

Hiring us early in your case will put a strong defense team on your side, and allow us to begin the investigation of your case immediately, something that is crucial to the successful defense of your charges.  

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2701 Arizona Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

COPYRIGHT© 2025, NEW MEXICO LEGAL GROUP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Expert Representation

Personalized Attention

We pride ourselves on being a law firm that focuses on our clients’ needs. We will explain your rights and guide you through the entire legal process. 

If you qualify, our experienced expungement attorney can represent you through the process of petitioning the court for an expungement, arguing why you deserve to have your case expunged, and making sure that all the relevant public agencies are notified to have the record of your arrest and/or conviction from public records. 

Experience Matters

Our attorneys have experience handling a variety of expungement cases. We are a full service law firm that is able to use its vast knowledge to protect the accused. 

Our Specialty

We are creative problem solvers who aggressively represent our clients in court. We know how to successfully handle legal issues in a way that will protect the welfare of our clients. 

We Have Your Back

Hiring us early in your case will put a strong defense team on your side, and allow us to begin the investigation of your case immediately, something that is crucial to the successful defense of your charges.  

REQUEST A FREE CASE EVALUATION

Your Legal Team

DAVID CRUM, MANAGING PARTNER
David is admitted to practice law in Colorado. He represents a wide range of family law clients in cases including divorce, child custody and support, property division, alimony, and division of retirement funds.
HANNAH CLARK, ASSOCIATE
Before her arrival at Colorado Legal Group, Hannah clerked for the prestigious Denver District Court, administering the judicial process and conducting legal research for District Court judges. Hannah has worked as a victim’s advocate at the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center and volunteers with Mi Casa.
PAIGE GLEASON, ASSOCIATE
Before joining Colorado Legal Group, Paige worked as a family law attorney for five years. She practiced in Northern Colorado helping families and individuals reach their desired goals.
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Expungement Evaluation

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. 

New Mexico's Top 
Expungement Attorney

As of January 1, 2020, it is now possible to expunge a criminal record in New Mexico that meets certain criteria.  

Submit a free case evaluation and we will review your case, explain your options, and advise of the best way to approach the case. 

CASES NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE EXPUNGED IF CONVICTED

  • DWI
  • Embezzlement
  • Sex crimes
  • Crimes against children
  • Violent offenses resulting in great bodily harm or death of another

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Divorce cases most often go wrong because of the attorneys handling the case, and the techniques (or lack of techniques) that are used in the case. We are different from other law firms because we specialize in divorce and family law, know the legal roadblocks, and will guide you through the daunting divorce process with a personalized strategy. 

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Attorney Cynthia Payne

A criminal defense attorney with 24 years of experienceCynthia is passionate about providing clients with the best representation available in New Mexico. She is admitted in all New Mexico courts and is available statewide for expungement of criminal cases. 

A graduate of the University of New Mexico Law School, member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and board member of the State Bar’s Criminal Law Section, she has strong ties to the legal community and many great relationships with the judges and prosecutors who handle criminal dockets.

Cynthia M. PayneReviewsout of 24 reviews 10.0Cynthia M. Payne Cynthia M. PayneClients’ ChoiceAward 2019

Expert Representation

Attorney Cynthia Payne

A criminal defense attorney with 24 years of experienceCynthia is passionate about providing clients with the best representation available in New Mexico. She is admitted in all New Mexico courts and is available statewide for expungement of criminal cases. 

A graduate of the University of New Mexico Law School, member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and board member of the State Bar’s Criminal Law Section, she has strong ties to the legal community and many great relationships with the judges and prosecutors who handle criminal dockets.

Cynthia M. PayneReviewsout of 24 reviews Cynthia M. PayneClients’ ChoiceAward 2019