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Two Court Victories in One Week: Fayerberg Dodd Defends New Mexico's Wildlife Laws
Fayerberg Dodd secured two landmark appellate victories to protect New Mexico's wildlife.
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Client Released After State Concedes It Cannot Sustain Half Its Case
When the State's Case Collapses, Liberty Is What's at Stake On May 1, 2026, following argument by Fayerberg Dodd founding partner Amber Fayerberg, the court ordered the release of Kelly McEachran, who had been held in pretrial detention for nearly ten months. He walked out the following week. A Case Built on Shaky Foundations From the outset, this prosecution raised serious concerns. Before any indictment, law enforcement solicited additional allegations through the media. Th
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Amber Fayerberg Argues Before the Tenth Circuit in Defense of New Mexico's Wildlife Protection Law
New Mexico's wildlife protection law heads to the Tenth Circuit. Amber Fayerberg defends Roxy's Law against a constitutional challenge brought by trapping associations seeking to overturn the public lands trapping ban.
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Chris Dodd Argues Wildlife Liability Before the New Mexico Court of Appeals
Chris Dodd argues before the New Mexico Court of Appeals that centuries of common law bar nuisance claims against the state for damage caused by wild elk. A decision is pending.
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Court Denies State’s Motion for Pretrial Detention in State v. Busfield
After extensive briefing and a contested hearing, the court denied pretrial detention in State v. Busfield and ordered release on recognizance.
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Fayerberg Dodd Files Class Action Challenging Unlawful Property-Tax Increases in Bernalillo County
Fayerberg Dodd filed a class action challenging Bernalillo County’s unlawful property-tax hikes on homeowners who placed their homes in revocable trusts. The lawsuit seeks refunds, corrected valuations, and an injunction against continued “tax lightning.
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Case Dismissed: When the State Destroys Exculpatory Evidence, Justice Demands Accountability
The Court has dismissed all charges with prejudice in one of our recent cases after finding that the State destroyed exculpatory evidence. This outcome underscores a cornerstone of due process: when the government suppresses or destroys evidence that could aid the defense, it undermines the integrity of the entire proceeding. Courts have long recognized that such misconduct cannot be remedied by cross-examination or closing argument—it strikes at the very heart of fairness it
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The Right to Counsel Depends on Funding: Chris Dodd Joins Attorneys Warning of a Systemic Breakdown.
“Our criminal justice system protects the rights of defendants, victims, and the public alike. It’s important that we fund it.”
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Amber Fayerberg on the Front Lines of Patient Privacy at the New Mexico Supreme Court
Amber Fayerberg argues before the New Mexico Supreme Court in State v. Trevizo, urging the Court to protect patient privacy when medical care and police investigations collide.
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Vindicated: All Charges Against Jon Jones Dismissed
All charges against UFC star Jon Jones have been dismissed following evidence confirming his alibi. Represented by Christopher Dodd of Fayerberg Dodd, LLC, Jones maintained his innocence from the start. The dismissal underscores that criminal cases must rest on objective evidence, and due process requires dropping charges when the facts do not support prosecution.
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Family of Elijah Hadley Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Otero County
Family of teen slain by Otero County Deputy Sheriff files federal lawsuit
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Judge removes Griffin from office for engaging in the January 6 insurrection
Cowboys for Trumper Banned From Public Office in New Mexico
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