About Frances

Frances Crockett is a dedicated civil rights attorney based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She founded the Law Office of Frances Crockett, LLC, which is located at 925 Luna Circle NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. The firm specializes in a range of legal areas, including personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and civil rights cases. With a focus on advocating for the rights of individuals, Frances is known for her commitment to justice and her clients. Frances earned her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2001, equipping her with the legal knowledge necessary to navigate complex cases. Prior to her law degree, she completed a Master of Arts in Western Classics at St.

John's College in 1998. Her academic journey began at the University of Memphis, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government in 1992. This diverse educational background has provided her with a unique perspective on legal issues, particularly those involving civil rights and social justice. In addition to her formal education, Frances expanded her expertise by completing the Program on Negotiation Certificate in Global Negotiation at Harvard University in 2021. This program enhanced her negotiation skills, which she now applies in her practice. Frances is admitted to practice law in New Mexico and before the U.S.

Supreme Court. This lets the attorney represent clients in various legal matters at both state and federal levels. Her practice areas include civil rights, wrongful death, medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, and slip and fall cases, showcasing her versatility as an attorney. Frances is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the National Police Accountability Project and the American Association for Justice. She is also a member of the New Mexico State Bar and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. In 2020, she began offering mediation and arbitration services, utilizing her extensive litigation experience to help resolve disputes in civil rights, employment, and personal injury cases.

This expansion of her services demonstrates her commitment to providing comprehensive legal support to her clients. Beyond her legal practice, Frances is a passionate advocate for diversity in the legal profession. In July 2023, she publicly expressed her strong support for proposed rules that would require mandatory diversity continuing legal education programs. Her advocacy shows her belief in the importance of representation and inclusivity within the legal field. Through her work, Frances Crockett continues to make a significant impact on the lives of her clients and the broader community in New Mexico.

Education

Harvard University

Program on Global Negotiation Certificate (2021) | Global Negotiations

2021

University of New Mexico School of Law

J.D. (2004) | Law

2001

St. John s College

M.A. (2000) | Western Classics

1998

University of Memphis

B.S. (1998) | Political Science and Government

1992

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. Supreme Court
New Mexico
10th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
New Mexico Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Products Liability Civil Rights

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation Arbitration

Professional Associations

National Police Accountability Project

Board has membership Current

American Association of Justice

Current

New Mexico State Bar

has membership 2004 - Current

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

2004 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 925 Luna Circle NW Albuquerque NM 87102