About Fresquez Legal

With a background in law and social work, I recognize that legal issues do not exist in isolation. They are shaped by social, economic, and systemic factors that impact individuals, businesses, and communities. My practice focuses on disability rights, ADA compliance, civil rights law, and government compliance, providing legal counsel, policy guidance, and general advisory services to those navigating complex legal systems.

I also work extensively in risk management, legislative drafting, and public sector legal oversight, helping organizations develop practical, sustainable policies that remove barriers and promote equal opportunity. By blending legal expertise with social work principles, I strive to offer clear, strategic guidance that leads to long-term stability, accessibility, and the well-being of those I serve.

Attorney | Civil Rights & Disability Law | Government Compliance & General Counsel

Having grown up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with deep family roots in Northern New Mexico spanning generations, my legal career is shaped by a commitment to advancing equal opportunity and breaking down systemic barriers through an integrative approach to law.

As an attorney and social worker, I focus on disability rights, ADA compliance, civil rights law, and government compliance, providing legal counsel, policy guidance, and general counsel services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. My experience spans risk management, legislative drafting, public sector legal oversight, and civil rights investigations. I work with organizations to develop effective, lasting policies that improve accessibility and uphold equal opportunity.

Throughout my career, I have held key roles in civil rights enforcement and accessibility advocacy, including serving as Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the New Mexico Department of Justice, Director of the Office of Children’s Rights, Counsel at the NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, Chief Accessibility Officer at Accessible New Mexico, and at the New York State Division of Human Rights.

At Fresquez Legal, I take a client-focused approach that goes beyond traditional legal representation. Whether advocating for individuals facing barriers or advising organizations on compliance and risk management, I am committed to providing clear, strategic legal solutions that create meaningful and lasting impact.

• New Mexico State Bar
• New York State Bar
• U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
• U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

• J.D., New York Law School – Concentration in Civil Rights Law
• M.S.W., University of Michigan – Dual Focus: Disability Inclusion & Accessible Design | Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse
• B.A., University of New Mexico – Political Science & Philosophy, Economics (Minor)
• Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health – National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Graduate

• ADA Coordinator, Great Plains ADA Center & University of Missouri
• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), International Association of Accessibility Professionals
• Disability Inclusion and Accessible Design Certificate, University of Michigan

My commitment to advocacy and accessibility extends beyond legal representation. As Vice Chair of the New Mexico Social Work Alliance, I work to advance social policies that support underserved communities, focusing on culturally competent behavioral health and access to services. I also serve as President of Disability Pride New Mexico, leading initiatives to promote disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility.