Feeling ignored, disrespected and unheard by an impersonal, cold process?

Personalized Legal Care That Puts You First

Far too often law offices don’t provide enough personalized attention for their clients. You may be working with a public defender whose caseload is simply too heavy to engage your case. Possibly you are speaking with large law offices that you fear may pass you and your case down the line to less experienced associates and paralegals. You are worried about being hurried through the process.

Max Pines Law is where New Mexicans with criminal cases and civil rights violations go when they want personal attention as well as great results. Because, ultimately victory and being heard and supportive go hand in hand.

Focused on Justice, Driven by Results

Max Pines Law is a small law firm that is nimble and responsive. Max’s track record shows that he has defended clients in high-profile murder trials and filed suit against powerful governmental agencies and Fortune 500 companies alike. He has taken on these righteous battles while walking hand-in-hand with his clients and their families.

Our response-oriented practice particularly for urgent matters like release from jail or bail addresses a deeply felt need for timely, caring legal advice.

What Our Clients Say

Notable Media Appearances

Listen to key recordings and read about Maxwell Pines’ recent legal victories and media appearances.

Supreme Court Argument

Listen to the official recording of Maxwell Pines’ argument in front of the New Mexico Supreme Court concerning the rights of his client to obtain exculpatory material (begin at 47:49)

Murder Trial Victory

Read about Maxwell Pines’ victory in a high-profile murder trial.

Max Defends Client

Max defends his client on the news even after the jury acquits him.

New Sentence in Murder Case

Read about a new sentence in a 2019 murder case, where Maxwell Pines played a key role in defending the client.

Homicide Acquittal

Read about an improbable win in a serious and sad homicide case.

Opening Statements

Maxwell Pines delivers opening statements in a major murder trial.

Manslaughter Plea

Max helps secure a manslaughter plea after a murder mistrial.

Street Racing Trial

Max defends a man in a trial over a fatal street-racing crash.

Government Sting Overreach

Max cautions about the dangers of governmental overreach during a sting operation.

Settlement Win with the Government

When fighting to protect his client’s rights, Max Pines will pursue the truth and won’t take no for an answer.

Fighting for Safety

Max Pines fights for children to be safe at school. We are proud to insist on getting the information, records, and evidence needed to protect our rights and get justice.