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Lelia Lorraine Hood

Law Offices of Lelia Lorraine Hood β€’ Albuquerque, NM
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Contact

Email
Phone
(505) 492-0767
Address
Albuquerque, NM, 87102, US

Professional

About

**Lelia Lorraine Hood, Criminal Defense Attorney** *Law Offices of Lelia Lorraine Hood* *Albuquerque, NM* Lelia Lorraine Hood, known as Lee, is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over two decades of experience in the legal field, Lee has dedicated her career to safeguarding the constitutional rights and liberties of her clients. Her commitment to justice began in South Dakota, where she practiced law prior to relocating to New Mexico in 2001. Throughout her career, Lee has served on various committees and boards, demonstrating her unwavering advocacy for the rights of the accused and convicted. Notably, her tenure on the South Dakota Elections Board led to transformative changes in legislation concerning the voting rights of convicted felons. As Chair of the South Dakota Criminal Law Committee, she played a pivotal role in recommending essential modifications to laws and procedures affecting criminal justice. Lee's legal expertise extends to complex areas of criminal defense, including medical, DNA, and psychological evidence. Her thorough understanding of these critical elements allows her to craft compelling defenses tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Outside of her legal practice, Lee is a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, and grandmother. She shares her home with a beloved dog and two cats. In her leisure time, Lee enjoys downhill skiing, engaging in political discussions, reading, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. For individuals facing criminal charges in Albuquerque and surrounding areas, Lelia Lorraine Hood is a passionate advocate ready to fight for your rights and provide the dedicated representation you deserve.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

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Credentials

Education
1989 University of South Dakota School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987 University of South Dakota Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Board Member, New Mexico Justice 2012 Regional Director, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2010 Committee Member, DNA Identification Oversight Committe 2007 Criminal Uniform Jury Instructions Committee, New Mexico Supreme Court
Publications
2014 For the Defense (New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) You May Be Gone, But Your DNA Lingers On 2011 The Champion magazine Proving Self-Defense: Gunshot Wound Analysis in Crime Scene Reconstruction 2007 For the Defense (New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association) Exposing the Gauntlet of Death Penalty Decision-Making
Associations
2010 - Present New Mexico DNA Identification Oversight Committee Board Member 2007 - Present UJI Committee, New Mexico Supreme Court Member 2005 - Present New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member 2005 - Present National Legal Aid and Defender Association Member 1992 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2013 New Mexico School of Law PD Annual Training Overcoming Child Abuse Allegations 2013 Gjovik, Norway High School Students Criminal Defense Practice in American State of New Mexico 2012 PD Training Expect Resistance:The Mental Health Defenses of Insanity and Negation of Specific Intent 2012 Forensics CLE Ethically Utilizing Experts 2011 PD CLE Client Comptency
Updated: May 04, 2026