Mark Pickett
About Mark Pickett
Mark Pickett is a lawyer based in Las Cruces, NM and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Mark Pickett is recognized in the following practice area:
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
Current Firm: The Pickett Law Firm LLC
Education: University of Oklahoma, graduated 1996 and University of New Mexico, graduated 1992
Location: Las Cruces, NM
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