Kymberleigh Dougherty

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Kymberleigh Dougherty: Attorney with Leigh & Dougherty, P.C.
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  • Gold Client Champion
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Biography

Kymberleigh G. Dougherty has practiced family law exclusively for the duration of her legal career. She received her legal education from the University of New Mexico School of Law and graduated cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. In 2018, Kymberleigh obtained an Associates’ Degree in Accounting.

Kymberleigh is an equally skilled litigator and negotiator. Her practice includes divorce, parentage, child support and adoption. Kymberleigh works hand in hand with her clients to assist them in reaching resolution of their most difficult family law issues. She also frequently serves as a settlement facilitator, both at the request of her peers and as appointed by the Court. Kymberleigh continues to advance her skills by attending numerous continuing legal education courses, including those available through her membership in the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Kymberleigh was selected by her colleagues to sit on the Board of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico. She serves as the Chair of the Education Committee, organizing legal education programming to ensure family law practitioners in New Mexico have the knowledge and training to serve their communities. Kymberleigh also sits on the Board of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the State Bar of New Mexico. Likewise, Kymberleigh serves as a hearing committee member for the Disciplinary Board of the New Mexico Supreme Court.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Parentage
  • Child Support
  • Adoptions
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of New Mexico, B.S., cum laude, 2005
Law School Attended:
University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D., 2009
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, New Mexico
Memberships:
New Mexico Bar Association; American Bar Association; Albuquerque Bar Association.
Languages:
English
ISLN:
921814022

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Officer on 06/14/23 in Adoptions

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Officer on 06/14/23 in Family Law

    Kymberleigh Dougherty is thoughtful, creative and unemotional. She completely separates herself from her clients' emotions, which allows her to think analytically and strategically to resolve difficult conflicts. She is knowledgeable of and curr... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/30/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/23 in Child Support

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/23 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/23 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/03/23 in Family Law

    Kymberleigh is a great litigator who exhibits confidence and self-assuredness, along with deep knowledge of the law and an ability to access information quickly. She is also collegial and helpful to others in the community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/02/23 in Family Law

    Kymberleigh Dougherty has always shown the highest level of skill, knowledge and professionalism in representing her clients. I consider her to be one of the premier attorneys in the family law arena.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/02/23 in Divorce

    Kymberleigh is knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. She represents her clients well and provides them with the dignity they deserve as they go through this difficult time. She works well with other attorneys to help resolve cases in a t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/02/23 in Family Law

    Kymberleigh is a fantastic attorney who is knowledgeable, ethical, and professional. She represents her clients very well.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

Kymberleigh uses her knowledge of the law to not only resolve conflicts but to also avoid and reduce conflicts. This is critical when you have to co parent with the opposing party. She knows what t...

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