Legal

Amber was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated high school from Theodore Roosevelt High School (San Antonio, TX) and went on to graduate from St. Mary’s University (San Antonio, TX) with a B.A. in Political Science. Amber graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in only three years. Amber received a Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law (Dayton, OH). While in law school, Amber was part of the Federal Bar Association and the Student Volunteer Association wherein she helped prepare wills for U.S. veterans and assisted with disaster relief cleanup. Amber previously worked in Dayton, Ohio, for the City of Dayton’s Prosecutor’s Office and the City of Dayton’s Law Department. During her time with the City of Dayton, Amber prosecuted hundreds of municipal cases and conducted extensive legal research on high profile civil rights cases. Following law school, Amber joined the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office as an Assistant City Attorney. In her role as Assistant City Attorney, Amber prosecutes criminal cases in the Hobbs Municipal Court and also assists the City with Inspection of Public Records Act and Open Meetings Act compliance.

Amber married her high school sweetheart and the couple share a daughter and three rescue dogs (Nizmo, Bingo and Big Mac!). Amber is a first-generation college graduate. She has a passion for prosecutions and feels most comfortable in the courtroom. She loves to spend time with family and friends. Amber is a huge sports fan and enjoys watching the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, and San Antonio Spurs. She loves to travel and looks forward to seeing all of the beautiful sites that New Mexico has to offer.

Courtney was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Lewisville High School (Lewisville, TX) and went on to graduate from the University of North Texas (Denton, TX) with a B.A. in Strategic Communication with a minor in Marketing. After graduation, Courtney moved to Hobbs, New Mexico, where she worked for an oilfield service company. Courtney later joined the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office as a Legal Assistant I and was then promoted to a Legal Assistant II. In her role as Legal Assistant II, Courtney maintains oversight of the office’s file system, oversees discovery in all civil cases, maintains calendaring for all attorneys in the office, oversees purchasing and scheduling for the office, regularly communicates with opposing counsel, and provides a high level of customer service to the general public. Courtney also serves as a Notary Public in the State of New Mexico.

Courtney has found a passion for the law while working with the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office and plans to further her education in the legal field in the near future. Courtney loves to travel and has visited Belgium, Switzerland, France, Lithuania, Norway, and Austria. She also participated in academic studies abroad in London, England. Courtney learned the value of experiencing other cultures outside of the United States from her mother, who grew up abroad. Courtney’s parents instilled in her and her siblings the importance of seeking a fulfilling career path and finding enjoyment in daily activities. Courtney’s keen insight and intelligence has proven instrumental to the successful litigation practice of the Office.

Heather was born and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico. She graduated from Hobbs High School and following graduation attended the New Mexico Junior College (Hobbs, NM). Prior to joining the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office, Heather owned and operated a baking business. Heather later joined the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office as a Legal Assistant I. In her role as Legal Assistant I, Heather maintains oversight of the office’s file system, oversees discovery in all criminal cases, maintains calendaring for all attorneys in the office, regularly communicates with opposing counsel, assists with criminal court proceedings, and provides a high level of customer service to the general public. Heather also serves as a Notary Public in the State of New Mexico.

Heather is very passionate about her role with the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office and plans to further her education in the legal field in the near future. Heather and her three brothers were raised by her father. Besides her love for her role with the City Attorney’s Office, Heather is a mother of three children and a “fur mama” of four Yorkies. Heather has exhibited excellence in customer service and unparalleled attention to detail which have greatly benefited the City of Hobbs City Attorney’s Office in all legal matters.