Criminal Defense

Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy

Appeals

Automotive

• Driving with a Suspended License
• Driving without a License
• DUI / DWI
• Felony Auto Accidents
• Traffic Violations

Capital Crimes/Capital Cases

Drug Crime

• Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
• Drug Possession
• Intent to Distribute Drugs
• Intent to Sell Drugs
• Medical Marijuana

Environmental Violations

False Identification

Felonies

Firearms & Weapons

• Constitutional Rights Defense
• Illegal Possession or Transportation
• Other Weapons & Devices

Grand Jury Proceedings

Juvenile Crime

Misdemeanors

Parole

Perjury

Plea Negotiation

Probation

Property Crimes

• Arson
• Burglary
• Embezzlement
• Larceny
• Shoplifting
• Theft
• Trespass
• Vandalism

Search & Seizure

Sex Crimes

• Abduction
• Child Abuse
• Child Pornography
• Indecent Exposure
• Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
• Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Stalking
• Trafficking in Women

Truancy

Victims' Rights

Violent Crimes

• Assault & Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Extortion
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Robbery

Personal Injury

Accidents & Personal Injury

• Construction Site Injuries
• Petrochemical Accidents
• Slip & Fall
• Sports Injuries

Car Accident

• Auto Accident
• Whiplash

Character Injury

• Defamation
• Invasion of Privacy
• Libel
• Slander

Dangerous Property

Financial Injuries

• False Charities
• Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
• Identity Theft
• Pyramid Schemes
• Telemarketing

Intentional Injuries

• Assault & Battery
• Child Abuse
• Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
• Domestic Violence
• Police Misconduct
• Sexual Assault

Mass Accidents

• Airplanes
• Buildings
• Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
• Ships & Boats

Medical Malpractice

• Anesthesia Malpractice
• Birth Injuries and Defects
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Dental Malpractice
• Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
• Emergency Room Errors
• HMO Managed Case
• Lasik Eye Surgery
• Medication Malpractice
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Optometry Malpractice
• Prescription/Drug Malpractice
• Psychiatric Malpractice
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Surgical Errors
• Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis

Motorcycle Accident

Personal Injury - Defense

Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Product Liability

• Design Defects
• Manufacturing Defects

Professional Malpractice

• Financial Malpractice
• Legal Malpractice
• Religious Malpractice

Serious/Catastrophic Injuries

• Amputation
• Birth Injury
• Burn Injury
• Head/Brain Injury
• Paralysis

Toxic Tort

• Chemicals & Cosmetics
• Dangerous Drugs & Products
• Hazardous Waste
• Medical Products & Devices
• Mesothelioma
• Pesticides
• Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
• Tobacco
• Toxic Mold

Truck Accident

Wrongful Death

Family Law

Abuse

• Child Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Elder Abuse
• Sexual Abuse

Children

• Adoption
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Children's Rights
• Foster Care
• Paternity
• State Child Protection
• Visitation

Couples

• Civil Unions
• Common Law Marriage
• Domestic Partnerships
• Living Together/Cohabitation
• Marriage
• Power of Attorney
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Enforcement Actions

Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Name Changes

Restraining Orders

Rights

• Grandparent Rights
• Termination of Parental Rights

Divorce

Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support

Annulment

Child Support

Custody/Visitation Rights

Delinquent Support Payments

Division of Property

Divorce Mediation

Restraining Orders

Uncontested Divorce

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New Mexico and Texas

Collins & Collins, P.C. represents clients in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, and divorce and family law. Parrish Collins focuses his practice on criminal defense and personal injury and. Alysan Boothe Collins focuses almost exclusively on personal injury. Sarah Armstrong focuses on family law and divorce.

Collins & Collins, P.C. was established in 2001 as Parrish Collins, Attorney at Law. In 2003, Alysan Boothe Collins joined Collins & Collins, P.C. after practicing in insurance defense for 10 years. Sarah Armstrong has been working with Collins & Collins, P.C. as of-counsel since 2007.

Collins & Collins, P.C. had a recent criminal case involving a young immigrant from Mexico. Though he had been in the United States since he was three-years-old, his parents had never obtained citizenship for him. He was charged with possession of cocaine which was a relatively minor offense. However, he had a prior drug charge which made a plea to a non-drug related offense off the table for the district attorney. He could not afford to be convicted of a drug offense. Drug convictions of any kind, other than a first time marijuana offense of less than 30 grams, carry deportation penalties. The immigration consequences are typically far more severe than the criminal penalties. We fought this very hard from pre-indictment through dismissal. In addition, we discovered that our client's father had obtained citizenship years earlier which made our client eligible for citizenship. We put him in touch with an immigration attorney who is now working with him toward citizenship. Things appear to be on track and if he is ever in this position again, his options will not be limited by the risk of deportation due to a drug conviction.

We have had numerous great outcomes with our clients at Collins & Collins, P.C. Some of the outcomes included results that were most remarkable were not for the size of the settlement but the challenge faced at the beginning of the cases. These included a number of slip and fall accidents and a major retailer who had what apparently was a policy of offering only $100 on every claim no matter how serious the injuries. Undaunted by this outrageous and callous position, Collins & Collins, P.C. took these claims not because of the big payoff at the end but because of the outrageous and callous position of the retailer at the beginning. We were able to obtain sizable settlements in light of the injuries, where many attorneys had turned these cases down out of hand due to the difficulty of the defendant. These cases were rewarding because we made a difference in our clients' lives when they were facing a very formidable defendant. We still take these cases against the same retailer and others like them. Unfortunately, they still take these unreasonable positions and despite the obvious injuries and liability for the injuries of their loyal customers, continue to offer only small initial offers of settlement of these claims.

Collins & Collins, P.C. also had the opportunity to help a client who had suffered a serious brain injury and spinal cord damage through an intentional battery. He was a paraplegic with severe brain damage requiring around the clock in-home care. His family would check in on him regularly throughout each day. On one such occasion, as his sister was checking in on him, she discovered the nurse having sex with her brother. Naturally, the family was very upset by the breach of trust. Collins & Collins, P.C. initiated an action against the home healthcare provider for the deliberate acts of their employee, which amounted to rape under the laws of New Mexico due to the lack of consent on the part of our client. We were able to obtain a substantial settlement in this case despite the defense's arguments that the sex was consensual.

Collins & Collins, P.C. had a criminal case with a client accused of embezzlement from her employer. We worked very hard prior to the grand jury, the target letter, or even a referral to the District Attorney to prevent the case from being brought against our client. In the end, we were able to work out work something out in advance without the case ever being sent to the District Attorney's office. Our early efforts in the case avoided felony charges, and the extremely serious consequences of those charges to our client.

Collins & Collins, P.C. has had numerous cases come in as workers compensation cases that have turned into rather sizable third party liability actions of which the client was unaware. In addition, the clients had spoken with and even worked with workers compensation attorneys that did not explore the third party claims. These claims have included third party auto insurance claims, products liability claims, third party negligence claims and underinsured insurance claims.

Kelly Vincioni

(505) 242-5968

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 506
Albuquerque, NM 87103

Our personal injury cases are strictly on contingency fee basis. Family law and divorce are on an hourly basis. Collins & Collins, P.C. does have flat fee services in criminal matters. The flat fee depends on the seriousness of the crime and the complexity of the defense. For example, a simple DWI first offense would typically costs around $2,500. Our flat fees for felony offenses begin at $4,000. Collins & Collins, P.C. will often structure the fee with flat fees for different stages of the defense from pre-indictment, to plea, and finally to trial. Collins & Collins, P.C. believes that this is the fairest approach for our clients since cases often are resolved pre-prosecution or through a plea.

Naturally, the flat fees increase as trial is anticipated. Collins & Collins, P.C. provides a fee agreement prior to commencement of any representation that outlines specifically our fees and charges, along with the scope of our representation. Our clients fully understand these fees prior to entering the attorney-client relationship, so that there are no billing surprises during the representation.

$175 to $250, depending upon the attorney and the subject matter of case.

We offer free initial consultations for the purposes of determining the rights and obligations of the client and their particular circumstances. The length of the consultation varies according to the circumstances but generally takes no more than 20 minutes unless the case is particularly complex.

Our retainers vary according to the type of case. We do not require retainers on personal injury cases. However, we reserve the right to require expenses to be paid in advance. This might occur where a medical expert is needed to determine medical negligence of a doctor or hospital. In criminal cases, the total fee as well as the retainer depends on the seriousness of the charges, the criminal history of our client, the complexity of the defense, and the prospects for pre-trial resolution of the charges. In family law and divorce cases, the minimum retainer is typically $2,500. The level of retainer depends on the complexity of the case.