When something hits you out of nowhere
— an arrest, an injury, or a violation of your rights —
you need a legal team that listens quickly and moves decisively.
Start with a call. Get a plan.
505 Legal is a Farmington law firm with statewide reach.
Your modern, hometown law firm was built by Farmington criminal defense attorney Shellie Patscheck and Albuquerque insurance attorney Kenneth Stalter, leading a coordinated legal team — from attorneys, paralegals, and investigators to specialists — for clients across New Mexico.
Find clarity for your legal problem:
Car accidents, serious injuries
DWI, domestic violence, felonies
Excessive force, wrongful arrest, abuse in New Mexico jails and prisons
Guidance and answers when a preventable loss changes everything
When your insurance company stalls, denies, or delays
We help clients address a wide range of public records disputes
Each page shows what you can expect and the steps our team will take.
Good people find themselves dealing with legal problems. You’ll get the same respect, clarity, and urgency we’d want for our own families.
No jargon. No lectures. We explain your options and what comes next.
When the stakes are high, delays cost you. We start gathering evidence and building your case immediately.
This is the new hometown law firm. A coordinated legal team designed for serious cases, not a solo lawyer struggling to keep up.
505 Legal was built in Farmington and proven across New Mexico. Our Albuquerque office strengthens our service to clients statewide. This is a local firm growing to take on bigger challenges — not an out-of-state transplant.
When a legal problem hits, you deserve more than a single lawyer doing their best.
You deserve a coordinated team — attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and specialists — all aligned, communicating, and moving your case forward with purpose.
That’s why we created 505 Legal.
505 Legal Was Founded to Create a New Kind
of Law Firm for New Mexico – One That Delivers:
Shellie brings deep courtroom experience and Farmington-born judgment; Kenneth adds strategic insight shaped by Harvard Law training and service at the New Mexico Department of Justice.
We bring the “modern hometown law firm” back to New Mexico’s communities — combining local roots with tech-forward communication that keeps you connected to your team.
When you hire 505 Legal, you’re backed by a coordinated group, not left relying on one overextended lawyer. Quality doesn’t drop as cases grow — our systems are designed so it doesn’t.
This is the legal team every New Mexican deserves — top-notch, local, and fully committed to getting your case resolved.
Whatever you’re facing, you deserve a coordinated legal team — not just a lawyer — working to resolve it.
We don’t publish numbers or make promises. We drive cases to resolution – through negotiation, litigation, or trial when necessary. It’s all about what you want from your local legal team.
Here are some typical client goals we’ve been able to achieve:
“What Ken did for us was without question remarkable.”
“We were consistently impressed with the knowledge, thoroughness, and professionalism of the entire team.”
“Working with Shellie was a great experience. She stayed on top of my case, explained every step clearly, and always returned my calls. Her courtroom skills showed, and in the end, I got a better outcome than I expected. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a strong, trustworthy attorney in this area.”
“First of all, a big thank you to Shellie Patscheck and her law firm for helping me get through a very difficult moment in my life. I truly believe I wouldn’t be able to do it all on my own. I thank her for her work on getting me the results I wanted. Just a overall good experience on making things easier & simple for myself. If google review allowed a 10 start rating then it would easily be a 10/10. Thank you Shellie!”
Where the firm began — serving San Juan County with deep local roots.
An expansion that strengthens our ability to handle complex injury, insurance, and civil rights matters statewide.
…and communities throughout New Mexico. Same level of coordinated support — no matter where you call from.
If your freedom, health, or rights are at risk, talking with a lawyer can prevent long-term problems.
Injury cases: no fee unless we win. Other cases: clear flat or hourly rates explained upfront.
You tell us what happened. We explain next steps and get to work.
Immediately — evidence disappears and deadlines pass. The sooner you call, the more we can do.
Legal problems don’t fix themselves — but clarity can start with a quick call.
No pressure. No judgment. Just straight answers and a path forward.
Whatever you’re facing, you deserve a coordinated legal team — not just a lawyer — working to resolve it.
We don’t publish numbers or make promises. We drive cases to resolution – through negotiation, litigation, or trial when necessary. It’s all about what you want from your local legal team.
Here are some typical client goals we’ve been able to achieve:
