Joe’s Practice
Joseph Walsh has extensive experience advocating on behalf of his clients in both trial and appellate courtrooms. He has represented international businesses in complex federal litigation, as well as serving the indigent as a public defender. His current practice focuses on real estate litigation, trust and estate litigation, and general civil litigation.
Joe Walsh focuses his practice in:
- Real Estate Litigation
- Trust / Estate Litigation
- General Civil Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Landlord/Tenant Law
- HOA / Condo Litigation
EDUCATION
St. John’s Jesuit High School, Toledo, Ohio, 1997
B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Political Science / Psychology, 2001
J.D., Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, 2006
EXPERIENCE
Partner, Sommer Udall Law Firm, 2013-2022
Law Offices of the New Mexico Public Defender (Trial and Appeals), (2006-2010, 2012-13)
Lydy & Moan, Ltd.; Sylvania, Ohio (2010-2012)
BAR ADMISSIONS
United States District Court, District of New Mexico
New Mexico State Courts
Ohio (inactive)
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Reported Appellate Decisions
- State v. Garcia,
- 217 P.3d 1032, 2009 -NMSC- 046 (Holding New Mexico rejects California v. Hodari D. and reverts to the Mendenhall test to determine when a reasonable person would feel free to leave)
- State v. Reyes,
- 215 P.3d 85, 2009 -NMCA- 091
State v. Clements,
215 P.3d 54, 2009 -NMCA- 085 - State v. Perry,
146 N.M. 208, 207 P.3d 1185, 2009 -NMCA- 052 - State v. Quick,
146 N.M. 80, 206 P.3d 985, 2009 -NMSC- 015 - State v. Lopez,
146 N.M. 98, 206 P.3d 1003, 2009 -NMCA- 044 (Holding best evidence rule requires production of vehicle registration documents and agent’s testimony of registration was insufficient to support conviction for trafficking where no drugs found in defendant’s car) - State v. Burke,
144 N.M. 772, 192 P.3d 767, 2008 -NMSC- 052 - State v. Munoz,
144 N.M. 350, 187 P.3d 696, 2008 -NMCA- 090 - State v. Utley,
144 N.M. 275, 186 P.3d 904, 2008 -NMCA- 080 - State v. Moore,
144 N.M. 14, 183 P.3d 158, 2008 -NMCA- 056 (Holding no exigent circumstances in regard to house 30-40 feet away from an anhydrous ammonia leak in garage - State v. Horton,
144 N.M. 71, 183 P.3d 956, 2008 -NMCA- 061 (Dismissing State’s appeal for lack of jurisdiction) - State v. Garcia,
143 N.M. 765, 182 P.3d 146, 2008 -NMCA- 044 (Overruled by State v. Garcia, 2009 -NMSC- 046) - State v. Burke,
142 N.M. 218, 164 P.3d 99, 2007 -NMCA- 093
Professional Associations and Memberships
Member, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member, Order of Barristers
Former Member, New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Committee for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction
Director, Santa Fe Homeless Legal Clinic
RECOGNITIONS
2006 Clem Sehrt Award for Outstanding Moot Court Member
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Enjoys ice fishing and fly fishing, golfing and travel.
