David C. Chavez - Los Lunas, NM
Attorney at The Law Firm of David C. Chavez, LLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Los Lunas, NM
651 Highway 314 SW Los Lunas, NM 87031
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43
Years
Experience
Los Lunas Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 09/11/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
David C. Chavez was born and raised in Belen, New Mexico. He grew up on the family farm with three brothers. Two brothers, Tibo, Jr. and Reggie practice law in Belen, New Mexico. His older brother, Chris, is a general contractor.David's law practice is located in Los Lunas, New Mexico. David has represented injured people for more than 30 years. He has tried cases to jury's and judges throughout the State of New Mexico. He has tried and resolved cases through mediation resulting in recovering millions of dollars on behalf of his injured clients and their families. David has reported appellate cases, which are published. He started in practice with his brothers, Tibo J. Chavez, Jr. and Reggie Chavez who he continues to associate on cases.
David's practice is focused primarily on litigation. He continues to represent the Village of Bosque Farms a municipality located south of Albuquerque and in the past with his associate Tibo J. Chavez, Jr. has represented other municipalities as well. He has served on a number of boards, committees and task forces locally and throughout New Mexico.
David C. Chavez was born and raised in Belen, New Mexico. He grew up on the family farm with three brothers. Two brothers, Tibo, Jr. and Reggie practice law in Belen, New Mexico. His older brother, Chris, is a general contractor.
FAMILY
- David is married to Renee Antoinette Baca-Chavez who owns and operates Renee Antoinette' s school of dance in Belen. They have four children.
- David's father, the late Judge Tibo J. Chavez started the practice in 1939. He was one of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judges in Valencia County; served as New Mexico State Senator for Valencia County; served as State Senate Majority Leader; and Lieutenant Governor for the State of New Mexico. The late Judge Tibo J. Chavez was also a member of the UNM Board of Regents; President of the Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents; Member of the State Police Board and Author of Historic Preservation Legislation.
- David's mother, the late Betty Chavez was described as a walking encyclopedic of New Mexico history. She was raised in Portales, New Mexico. She became immersed in New Mexico history. Betty's love for history and the state of New Mexico was demonstrated by her commitment to various state and local organizations. The late Betty Chavez was a member of the Daughter's of the Confederate as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Other Sources of Feedback About David C. Chavez
Included on the 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa
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University of New Mexico School of Law,
Albuquerque,
New Mexico, 1983
Juris Doctorate
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Bar Admissions
- New Mexico
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- Colorado
Other Affiliations
- New Mexico Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Member )
- Colorado Bar Association (Member )
- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
- Valencia County Bar Association, 1988 - Present (Past Vice President)
- New Mexico Young Lawyers Division Bar (Past Board Member)
- Young Lawyers Division, trial practice section (Past Liaison)
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Contact
651 Highway 314 SW
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Phone Number: (505) 865-9696
Fax Number: (505) 865-4820
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.davidcchavez.com
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