About ALBUQUERQUE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER BARRY KLOPFER

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Barry Klopfer is a criminal defense attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with over two decades of experience. His expertise stems from a robust educational foundation, diverse legal roles, and a commitment to advocating for clients in state, federal, and tribal courts. 

Legal Experience

Barry’s career combines prosecution, public defense, and tribal law expertise, offering clients a unique perspective:

• Prosecutor/Public Defender Duality: Served as both a prosecutor and public defender in New Mexico, gaining insight into prosecution strategies and defense tactics.
• Tribal Jurisdiction Expertise: Worked with the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, focusing on labor and employment law, and later advised clients in Zuni Pueblo and Navajo Nation courts.
• Private Practice: Established his own Albuquerque-based criminal defense practice in 2011, focusing on aggressive advocacy for individuals statewide.

Bar Admissions

Barry is admitted to practice in:

• Supreme Court of the United States (2008)
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit (2007)
• U.S. District Court of New Mexico (2007)
• Zuni Pueblo (2016)
• Navajo Nation (2007)
• State of New Mexico (2004)

Professional Memberships

Barry actively contributes to legal advocacy through affiliations with:

• New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (NMCDLA)
• New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (NMTLA)
• American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU)

Why This Matters for Your Case

Barry’s 20+ years of experience and unique background provide distinct advantages for clients:

• Prosecution Insight: His time as a prosecutor allows him to anticipate and counter prosecution strategies.
• Tribal Court Knowledge: Expertise in federal, state, and tribal jurisdictions ensures representation in complex cases involving Navajo Nation or Zuni Pueblo courts.
• Civil Rights Advocacy: Early work with the ACLU and police brutality cases fuels his commitment to justice for marginalized communities.

Whether you’re facing DWI charges, federal offenses, or criminal allegations in Albuquerque, Barry leverages his multifaceted experience to secure favorable outcomes. His dedication to clients is underscored by memberships in top legal associations, including NMCDLA and the ACLU.