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Union County had 5 fewer active licenses to practice law in Q4 2023 than previous quarter

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There were five fewer active legal licenses in Union County in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

There were four active legal licenses in Union County in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to nine the quarter before.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.

As of 2023, the average salary for a lawyer in New Mexico is approximately $96,071 per year.

New Mexico faces a severe shortage of lawyers. Two of its counties have no attorneys, and 21% of the state's counties have no more than five lawyers.

Note that the table below does not represent all lawyers with active licenses to practice.

Lawyers in Union County with active legal licenses in Q4 2023
Lawyer NameName of Firm
Angela Marie Watkins-
Gary D. AlsupAlsup Law Office
Judith D. CooperBeck & Cooper
Robert O. BeckBeck & Cooper

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