Law FirmKennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC
1000 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
New Mexico's Civil Rights Champions
Kennedy Kennedy & Ives, PC is a prominent civil rights and police misconduct law firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. The firm has built a formidable reputation representing individuals and families who have suffered at the hands of abusive or negligent government actors, including victims of excessive force, unlawful arrest, illegal searches, and officer-involved shootings. Their attorneys bring deep courtroom experience and a tenacious commitment to justice that has made them one of the most recognized civil rights practices in the Southwest.
The firm's attorneys have litigated extensively in federal and state courts, pursuing claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and related statutes against police departments, county sheriffs, corrections officials, and municipal governments throughout New Mexico and beyond. Kennedy Kennedy & Ives has handled high-profile cases involving the Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department, and other agencies that have faced scrutiny for systemic misconduct. Their work has contributed to broader accountability efforts in a state where law enforcement oversight has been a persistent public concern.
The firm is known for its client-centered approach, providing personalized attention to victims and families during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Kennedy Kennedy & Ives attorneys combine thorough investigation, expert witnesses, and aggressive litigation strategies to maximize results for their clients. Their reputation for integrity, legal excellence, and dedication to constitutional rights has earned them the trust of communities across New Mexico and recognition among peers in the civil rights legal community.
Notable Results
- Long history of high-value recoveries in New Mexico
- Continue to lead high-profile filings involving police shootings and systemic failures in New Mexico Department of Corrections (2025-2026)
- Secured significant settlements against the Albuquerque Police Department in excessive force and wrongful death cases
- Obtained favorable verdicts and settlements in multiple civil rights cases against New Mexico law enforcement agencies
Key Characteristics
- Decades of combined experience litigating civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against municipal and state law enforcement in New Mexico federal and state courts.
- Recognized for holding police departments, jails, and detention facilities accountable for systemic misconduct and constitutional violations.
- Handles complex wrongful death and excessive force cases on behalf of families devastated by law enforcement abuse of power.
- Committed to both financial recovery for clients and broader policy reforms within New Mexico law enforcement agencies.
- Long-established civil rights firm with decades of experience litigating against New Mexico law enforcement agencies
- Extensive experience representing families of victims killed or injured by police in officer-involved shooting cases
- Recognized for aggressive federal civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in New Mexico's federal and state courts
- Deep familiarity with the Albuquerque Police Department and its history of use-of-force controversies under DOJ oversight
- Known for providing compassionate and personalized legal representation to civil rights victims and their families