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Collins & Collins, PCLaw Firm

Collins & Collins, PC

407 7th St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102

New Mexico Civil Rights Advocates

Collins & Collins, P.C. is a New Mexico-based civil rights law firm with a long-standing focus on holding government entities and law enforcement agencies accountable for constitutional violations. Founded and led by attorneys committed to protecting the rights of individuals against abuses of governmental power, the firm has built a reputation across New Mexico for aggressive and principled advocacy in civil rights litigation.

The firm concentrates its practice on cases involving police misconduct, excessive force, wrongful arrest, unlawful searches and seizures, and other violations of constitutional rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Collins & Collins, P.C. has litigated cases against municipal police departments, county sheriff's offices, and state agencies throughout New Mexico, challenging systemic patterns of misconduct and seeking meaningful accountability for victims and their families.

Collins & Collins, P.C. is known for thorough case preparation and a willingness to take difficult cases to trial when necessary. The firm represents clients who have suffered serious injuries, wrongful death, or other significant harms at the hands of law enforcement, and it pursues both compensatory and punitive damages to ensure that justice is served and that government entities are deterred from future misconduct.

The firm serves clients throughout the state of New Mexico and maintains a strong presence in Albuquerque, where it is headquartered. Collins & Collins, P.C. is committed to providing accessible, high-quality legal representation to individuals whose civil rights have been violated, regardless of the power or resources of the opposing government entity.

Notable Results

  • Dozens of active civil rights filings against New Mexico Corrections Department and private medical contractors like Centurion and Wexford (April 2026)
  • Multiple cases of preventable deaths in county jail detox centers

Key Characteristics

  • Collins & Collins, P.C. focuses exclusively on civil rights and government liability cases, allowing the firm to develop deep expertise in constitutional law and Section 1983 litigation.
  • The firm has litigated cases against numerous New Mexico law enforcement agencies, including municipal police departments and county sheriff's offices, seeking accountability for excessive force and other misconduct.
  • Collins & Collins, P.C. is known for thorough investigation and case preparation, frequently taking on cases that other firms decline due to the complexity of litigating against government entities.
  • The firm represents families of individuals who have suffered wrongful death at the hands of law enforcement, providing compassionate and aggressive advocacy throughout the litigation process.
  • Collins & Collins, P.C. maintains an active legal blog and educational resources to help New Mexico residents understand their civil rights and the legal options available to them when those rights are violated.
407 7th St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102