Empathy. Dedication. Results.

Stephen Domas left a highly successful career representing oil and gas companies to establish a solo practice focused on turning the tables on power and helping people navigate legal issues with confidence. He wields years of experience and a deep knowledge of the law to deliver results for clients in criminal and civil cases involving a broad range of legal issues.

By listening with compassion, he ensures that your needs are understood and all legal options are fully explored. Experience grounded in empathy enables Stephen Domas to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

  • DUI defense

    Criminal defense

    Expungement

    New Mexico Civil Rights Act

    Property rights & real estate

    Civil litigation

    Family law

    Divorce mediation

    Corporate & business law

    Mineral rights

    Expert witness in oil & gas title matters

  • 2021-Present
    Private Practice — DomasLaw, LLC, Santa Fe, New Mexico
    Representing individuals and companies in criminal and civil matters. Specializing in criminal and DUI defense, family law, property rights, business law, and mineral title.

    2011 – 2021
    Shareholder Attorney — Beatty & Wozniak, P.C., Santa Fe, New Mexico Headed the firm’s regional office in Santa Fe, representing oil and gas companies in transactional and regulatory matters. Reviewed title, drafted complex title opinions, and assisted in litigation.

    2005 – 2010
    Associate Attorney — Schully, Roberts, Slattery & Marino, P.C., New Orleans, Louisiana
    Represented oil and gas companies in transactional matters, reviewed title, and drafted title opinions.

    1997 – 2004
    Independent Petroleum Landman, New Orleans, Louisiana
    Ran oil and gas title in courthouses throughout Louisiana, created abstracts for attorneys, and bought mineral leases.

  • 2004
    Juris Doctorate — Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
    Cum Laude, Law Review, William Crowe Scholar

    1992
    Bachelor of Arts, History — Louisiana State University

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“Man, you remind me of attorneys I worked with back in the early 80’s — one took a human rights case to the US Supreme Court and the other was nominated to the NM Supreme Court. Really good people. I know that you are too! Thank you for helping out.”