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David Serna is one of New Mexico’s finest criminal defense lawyers and specialists. This is proven by the fact that he is a multi-awarded attorney and a holder of two board certifications. Mr. Serna is certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a Trial Specialist in Criminal Law and certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Defense Diplomate and Advocate.

Every year from 2007 to 2019, Mr. Serna has been consistently selected as a Super Lawyer, by Superlawyers.com. The candidate lawyers are nominated based on professional achievement and peer evaluation. 12 factors are considered by the panel, some of which are pro bono and community service, outstanding achievements, employment background, experience, and verdicts.

In 2013, he has garnered the Charles Driscoll Memorial Award, an award given annually by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association to a lawyer who has exhibited utmost commitment in defending his clients and who has contributed and achieved several milestones in improving criminal defense in the community.

In 2016, he garnered the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, an award given annually by the Martindale-Hubbell, a well-known rating service for lawyers. This award is given based on several factors, such as quality of service, responsiveness, value for money, and communications ability.

These awards objectively prove that Mr. Serna is a top-performing defense attorney.