Anita Carlson, Appellate Attorney in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Anita concentrates on appellate and criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Anita handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Criminal Defense

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Anita's primary office is at 12 Casa Del Oro Loop, Santa Fe, NM, 87508-8753. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Anita usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Anita discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Anita for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Anita walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Anita offer a free consultation?

  Anita charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Anita's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Anita's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in New Mexico typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Anita gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Anita take my case if I'm outside Santa Fe?

  Anita is licensed in New Mexico. Matters governed by New Mexico law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Anita will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Anita?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Anita will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Anita accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Anita's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.