Lisa Torraco
AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE: DEFENDING THE INNOCENT & 2ND CHANCES FOR THE GUILTY
- Biography
Lisa Torraco is a skilled trial attorney, practicing primarily criminal law and child abuse and neglect. She is highly respected and a zealous fighter for her cause. Recognized by her peers as the highest in ethical standards; Ms. Torraco is one of the prominent attorneys in the Albuquerque Metropolitan area. She has been lead attorney in over one hundred trials, having practiced in state and federal courts.
Ms. Torraco defends the innocent and seeks second chances for the guilty. “There is no higher calling than to represent an innocent person.”
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Payment plans available.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Mexico
- Since 1991
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Assistant District Attorney
- DIstrict Attorney Office Bernalillo County
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Current
- As a young prosecutor, Ms. Torraco vigorously prosecuted DWI and Domestic Violence cases. As she matured and honed her skills, Ms. Torraco advanced to the head of the Child Abuse Division for the District Attorney in Rio Arriba, Los Alamos and Santa Fe Counties.
- Education
- University of New Mexico
- J.D. (1991) | Law
- Studied International Criminal Law as a foreign exchange; Obtained Certificate in International Criminal Law
- Activities: Student Body Vice-President; Graduating Women Lawyer’s Award;
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- Awards
- Good Government
- Common Cause
- 2016
- Legislator of the Year
- Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
- 2015
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Dediciation to the Judiciary
- 1999
- Awarded by the New Mexico Supreme Court for her work on the Rules of Civil Procedure Committee; Domestic Violence subcommittee.
- Governor’s Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women
- New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women
- 1991
- Recognized for her work enhancing New Mexico Rape Laws, Governor Bruce King awarded Lisa Torraco with the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Women
- New Prosecutor of the Year
- New Mexico State Bar; Prosecutors Section
- 1991
- Recognized for her commitment to justice and dedication to equality. Torraco was awarded for her trial skills and excellence in overall job performance.
- Professional Associations
- New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers
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2006 –
Current -
- New Mexico State Bar
- Member
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1991 –
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- New Mexico State Bar; Prosecutors Section
- Board Member
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1990 –
2006 -
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