New Mexico Lawyers

General Practice Law

216 West High Street, Suite A, Grants, NM 87020

Health Care Law

PO Box 1942, Elephant Butte, NM 87935

Civil Litigation

105 N Orchard Ave, Farmington, NM 87401, USA

Jennifer attended Indiana University and earned her BA in English and Liberal Arts Management. Directly after, she attended Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MO and received a Scholars in Law award. Jennifer has been practicing law since 1997. Jennifer has practiced litigation since 1997 after interning at US District of Northern District of Indiana and in litigation firms in Indiana Illinois and California. Her litigation practice has included insurance defense, appellate practice, civil and mass tort litigation and prosecution as a Senior Trial Prosecutor in San Juan County, New Mexico. She has been practicing law for over 22 years and in New Mexico has focused on civil litigation, domestic practice and injury law. Jennifer is licensed in both state and federal court in New Mexico, California and Indiana. She belongs to the American Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, California Bar Association, Bar Association of San Francisco, New Mexico Bar Association and the San Juan County Bar Association.

Civil Litigation

1018 W Amador Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Jessica Kane is a dedicated personal injury attorney who practices law alongside her husband, Samuel I. Kane. A mother of five and a marathon runner, Jessica brings discipline, empathy, and strength to her work. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso, a Master's Degree from New Mexico State University, and a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Jessica is passionate about helping children, families, and veterans, and her practice is built on transparency, communication, and honest legal analysis. Known for her compassionate advocacy, Jessica listens carefully, sets realistic expectations, and works tirelessly to guide clients through life’s most difficult moments. Her work has earned her recognition as a Member of Lawyers of Distinction, where she is celebrated for her excellence in legal practice and commitment to justice.

Family and Divorce Law

1412 Lomas Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Jessica M. López-Hess is licensed in the United States District Court District of New Mexico, State of New Mexico Courts and various Native American Communities in New Mexico where her main areas of practice include domestic relations law, children’s law and criminal defense law. Said areas of law include Divorce, Child Support, Paternity, Post Decree proceedings, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Kinship Guardianships, Child Custody and Visitation including the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, Uniform Interstate Child Support Act, New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, Guardian ad Litem, Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Legal Separations, Wills, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, Family Centered Meetings per the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, Domestic Violence pursuant to the Family Violence Protection Act and New Mexico Criminal Law, to include Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence, as well as other related matters. Ms. López-Hess was born and raised in Northern New Mexico. Ms. López-Hess is a University of New Mexico alumni. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology and Business Administration in 1996. Afterward, Ms. López-Hess earned her Master of Business of Administration with a concentration in finance and accounting in 1999. Thereafter, in 1999, Ms. López-Hess commenced her legal journey at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor Degree in 2002 and served as an active member of the Mexican American Law School Association (MALSA). Ms. López-Hess was the recipient of the Super Lawyers Rising Star Award for the Top-Rated Family Law Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2012. Ms. López-Hess was also a three time recipient of the prestigious Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) in 2014 and 2020. In 2015, Ms. López-Hess was recognized nationally as one of the 10 Best Client Satisfaction Attorneys by the American Institute of Family Attorneys. Ms. López-Hess was also presented with America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Ms. López-Hess has been court appointed to serve as a Settlement Facilitator, Arbitrator, and Guardian ad Litem throughout the State of New Mexico by several Judges and her colleagues. She has served as a volunteer as a mentor for the Children’s Court Adult/Youth Mentor Program. Ms. López-Hess’ practice includes travel and participation in all counties throughout the State of New Mexico. She is a recent activist for the Missing Murdered and Indigenous Women (MMIW). Ms. López-Hess’ proudest achievements are her two beautiful children and marriage to her husband of more than two decades.