There were 10 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Torrance County as of March, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.
As of April 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in New Mexico ranged from $92,683 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $234,661 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earn on average $173,708 in New Mexico, compared to $187,549 nationwide.
New Mexico had a first-time pass rate of 81% on the July 2025 bar exam, above the national average that year, based on results from the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The rate marked a slight drop from 83% in July 2024, when the state ranked among the top 10 for first-time passage.
The overall pass rate in New Mexico was 63% in July 2025, compared with 69% in July 2024.
| Lawyer Name | Name of Firm | Admission Date |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Guzman | Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office | 06/24/2025 |
| Benjamin Johnson | Sceye, Inc. | 05/06/2025 |
| Ellen Santillan | Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office | 09/26/2011 |
| Gary Kenneth King | — | 09/21/1983 |
| Joseph E. Campbell | Seventh Judicial District Court | 09/24/1999 |
| Luke M. Salyer | — | 04/25/2017 |
| Marna N. Trammell | East Mountain Legal Services, LLC | 09/29/2003 |
| Shannon Murdock-Poff | Seventh Judicial District Court | 09/29/2003 |
| Stacey A. Ward | Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office | 10/04/1999 |
| Stella M. Conklin | — | 04/24/2018 |
