Nechama Minkowicz

With a dynamic career history in law as a judge and litigation attorney, I have found my true calling in Estate Planning. Helping families prepare and protect their loved ones through education and empowerment in an area of law I deem essential and consequential to create a solid foundation for a secure future. A born advocate- I help navigate a process that can be daunting, taxing, and overwhelming through my innovative and thoughtful practice that provides direction, clarity, and peace. Whether you are married or single with a traditional family or blended one, just starting out or looking back on a well-lived life, I will help you to craft a plan that achieves your goals for your loved ones today and for years to come.
I attended law school after 23 years in education (teaching, founding, and directing my own school which I funded through both State and Federal grants) after being exposed to individuals adversely affected by the legal system- a system they did not understand.
In 2020, I was appointed to the bench by Governor Lujan Grisham, where I oversaw civil and criminal cases, settled bench trials to verdict, and ruled on motions, including constitutional issues. My work in this role led to a dramatic reduction in backlogged cases for the court.
Residing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I am an accomplished legal professional with degrees in Advocacy, Law, and Science. During my law school tenure, I received the Academic Excellence Award in Law Ethics and Public Policy and Jurisprudence, exemplifying my outperformance in the academic sphere. Holding licenses to practice in New Mexico and the United States District Court (District of New Mexico), I graduated from the National Criminal Defense College Practice Institute and the Judicial Training Institute, equipped with profound knowledge and acumen in the legal field.
As a member of the Wealth Counsel, a national organization of legal and business professionals, I specialize in designing sophisticated planning techniques for individuals and families with trusts and estates. I am a member of both the New Mexico bar and New Mexico Women’s Bar Association.
My pride and joy resides in my five wonderful children and numerous grandchildren, who bring immense happiness and a sense of fulfillment to my life. Family is incredibly important to me and I love nothing more than spending time with my loved ones.