Excelsior Law of New Mexico was founded with a focus on Divorce, Custody, and Family Law.

Our team is experienced, passionate, and will aggressively represent you. We know when to fight and how to fight. We understand the court system and judges here in Albuquerque and throughout the state of New Mexico. You can trust us to make the right moves at the right time to help you achieve your goals.

But our expertise extends even further. We have attorneys on staff who have experience with:

  • Contested Divorce
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Spousal Support (Alimony)
  • High Income, High Asset Divorces
  • Retirement Assets - QDROs
  • Same Sex Divorce
  • Property Division
  • Father's Rights
  • Custody
  • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
  • Orders of Protection
  • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Post Decree Modifications
  • Kinship Guardianship
  • Grandparent's Rights
  • Adult Adoption
  • Wills/Trusts
  • Medical Powers of Attorney
  • Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Contract and Document Review
  • Real Estate Contracts
  • Warranty Deeds
  • Quiet Title
  • Transfer on Death Deed
  • Quitclaim Deeds

We have the experience you need to handle your case and more.

Meet the Excelsior Law Team

The Attorneys

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Sean S Ramirez

Sean S. Ramirez joined Excelsior Law of New Mexico in 2016 and in 2018 he took over the day-to-day operations of Excelsior Law of New Mexico. Sean’s legal focus is primarily in family law, where he works hard to secure custody rights for parents as well as ensuring equitable divisions of assets and debts in a divorce. Sean also takes on cases representing HOAs, representing their broad legal needs. Sean was born here in Albuquerque, but grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated in 2010 from the University of Arizona College of Law and decided to return to his native Albuquerque.

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Kelley Thurston

Kelley L. Thurston joined Excelsior Law of New Mexico in the summer of 2019. Kelley concentrates her practice in the areas of Creditor’s Rights and Real Estate as well as doing work in Family Law. She serves clients throughout the state of New Mexico. A native New Mexican, Kelley grew up in Albuquerque. She earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2009, and her B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University in 2005. Kelley is the current Treasurer for the Albuquerque Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.

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Ke'vion Pinkney

Ke'vion Pinckney joined Excelsior Law of New Mexico in the summer of 2023. Ke'vion primarily focuses his practice on Family Law to ensure the client's voice is heard and rights are protected. Ke'vion was born in Bellflower, California but spent most of his life in Buckeye, Arizona. He earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2022 and his B.S. in Criminology from Northern Arizona University in 2019. While in law school, Ke'vion was a member of the Barry Davis Mock Trial Team providing excellent experience in the courtroom. Further, he participated in a program called UX4 Justice. The program is dedicated to making low-income parents' journey through the child support process less strenuous.

The Staff

Cheri Higgins

Cheri Higgins has been in the legal field for nearly 30 years. She joined Excelsior Law of New Mexico in 2014 as a paralegal and has handled divorce, custody, domestic violence, and adoption cases. She works tirelessly to make sure every pleading and court document is perfect and meets the exacting standards of the courts.

Dana Britton

Dana Britton has 23 years of experience in Real Estate as a Paralegal, Escrow Officer, Real Estate Agent, and Loan Officer. I have worked as a Civil Litigation Paralegal for 11 years, and I have experience in Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Evictions, and Contract Law. I have an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies and am currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Paralegal Studies.

Lisa Willborn

Lisa Willborn is a west Texas native, and moved to Albuquerque in 2013, when she joined Excelsior Law of New Mexico as a legal secretary. She is the first voice you hear on the phone, and the first face you see when you come into our office. She makes sure our clients are taken care of and that everyone has the sympathetic ear and information they need.

Matthew Ward

Matthew Ward joined Excelsior Law of New Mexico in 2022 as a business operations and IT specialist. He handles scheduling, collections, website development, business process development, and the technology needs of the office.