Scope of Work
The Public Defender provides legal defense services to defendants in criminal actions.
The Prosecutor provides prosecution services on behalf of the Pueblo of Laguna in criminal actions
Mission
In accordance with the Constitution of the Pueblo of Laguna, the Pueblo of Laguna Judicial branch exercises its judicial powers in a professional, respectful, fair manner that recognizes tribal customs and traditions and protects tribal sovereignty while promoting community safety, open communication and justice.
Public Defenders Staff
(Located at the Public Works Building)
Tiana Tom, Legal Assistant- (505) 552-1225
Prosecutors Staff
John Aragon, Prosecutor- (505) 917-8767
Michelle Ray, Victims Advocate- (505) 552-1914 or (505) 917-9844
Elizabeth Martinez, Administrative Assistant II, Prosecution office- (505) 552-1912
Attorneys List
Attorney Information: The Permission to Practice form can be retrieved from the POL Municode, Title V Judiciary; Ch 3.- Admission, Practice & Discipline of Attorneys & Advocates.
You can mail applications to POL Tribal Secretary’s office, PO Box 194, Laguna, NM 87026 / PH: 552-6654
Courtroom Rules & Protocols
- NO shorts, tank tops, cut offs, or any other type of revealing clothing allowed. You will be asked to wait outside the courtroom or will be required to change your clothes.
- No clothing that violates Executive Order No. 1-2010 or any laws of the Pueblo of Laguna.
- NO food or beverages
- NO children allowed unless the Judge has permitted their appearance.
- NO CELLPHONES unless used as evidence during your hearing (i.e. picture, voicemail or text message).
- NO hats/caps or sunglasses shall be worn inside courtroom.
- NO GUM CHEWING.
- NO talking unless you are addressing the Judge or testifying as a witness.
- NO contact with inmates if present in courtroom. This includes hand gestures, eye contact or verbal. If contact is made, YOU will be escorted from the courtroom.
If your hearing requires photocopies that need to be given to the judge please inform the court bailiff or Court Clerk PRIOR to your hearing so that court hearings are not disrupted (i.e. proof of registration/insurance, receipts or medical records.)
General Court Forms
Motion Forms
- Adult Driving Permit
- Petition to Probate Estate
- Civil Complaint
- Petition for Visitation
- Petition for Change of Name (Adult)
- Petition to Establish Paternity for the Purpose of Blood Quantum
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian for an Incapacitated Person
- Petition for Legal Separation
- Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child
- Petition to Establish Paternity
- Petition for Custody
- Petition for Child Support
- Petition for Adoption
- Petition for Appointment of Guardian
- Petition to Establish Paternity
- Petition for Temporary Restraining Order
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