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Michael R. Renteria

I was born and raised in Deming, N.M., and have spent nearly my entire life contributing and impacting this small town community. Rachel, my wife of 34 years, was also born and raised in Deming, and together we have been very blessed to raise our three (3) wonderful children (Melina, Abraham and Nathaniel), who in turn have blessed us with four (4) beautiful grandchildren (Andrew, Anthony, Maleeya and Ezekiel).

I am a Deming High School graduate (with honors), class of 1980. I obtained my undergraduate Bachelor of Social Work degree (with honors) from New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 1985, and I attended graduate school at NMSU working towards a Master of Public Administration degree in 1986. I attended the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law and obtained my Juris Doctor degree in 1999.
Some of the highlights of my extensive pre-law work experience from 1985-1996 include my employment as a Community Youth Organizer for the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces; as a Protection Service Worker/Investigator for the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD); as a Truant Officer for the Deming Public School system; as a Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer in Luna County, New Mexico; as an In-School Suspension Monitor and Varsity Athletics Coach in various sports at Deming High School.

Professionally, I have been a practicing attorney for about 17 years with my legal experience or background ranging from an Assistant District Attorney at the Luna County Office in Deming, N.M. (1999-2001); an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Robinson, Quintero and Lopez, P.C., in Silver City, N.M. (2001-2002); and now owner and sole practitioner at the Law Office of Michael R. Renteria (2002-present).

My area of professional practice over the years has mostly centered or focused on cases pertaining to criminal defense, neglect and abuse, and family or domestic relations law. I have also served as the Pro Se Clinic attorney in Deming and Lordsburg, N.M. (2003-2012), as well as Guardian ad Litem (2001-2002) and Respondent Attorney assigned to children and mothers involved in child neglect or abuse cases (2002-present).
The Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office is a governmental agency whose responsibility is to seek justice within the bounds of the law, serving the public's interest with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety.

What Our Office Does

The prosecuting attorneys of the Sixth Judicial District Attorney’s Office are passionate and committed to providing the most effective prosecutorial services to and for the people of the Sixth Judicial District. Our prosecutors stay informed of best practices and employ new approaches accordingly.

New Mexico law requires prosecutors to provide support services for victims of certain crimes enumerated by statute.The Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office's Victim Witness Assistance Program provides services and support to victims of all crimes, regardless of whether they are enumerated. Our advocates demonstrate compassion and understanding, validating crime victims’ experiences and feelings throughout the judicial process until case disposition.

Our Vision

As we reform our outdated criminal justice practices and implement a prevention and rehabilitation approach that still incorporates required measures of accountability, the Sixth Judicial District strives to become the safest and most cost-effective district in the State of New Mexico.

Our Mission

The Mission of the Sixth Judicial District Attorney’s Office is to ensure that the criminal justice system works to protect the people of our communities as we enforce the law by pursuing truth and justice with integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

Our Values

Support For Victims

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We treat all people with dignity and respect.

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We support all victims of all crimes (enumerated and non-enumerated) and understand that any crime can leave a lasting negative impact on the victim.

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We show compassion and understanding to victims of crime, and we validate their experiences and feelings.

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We assess and refer victims to appropriate services and introduce victims to service providers through warm handoffs.

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We keep victims informed of case progress and provide them with notices of hearings in a timely fashion.

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We meet face to face with victims and prosecutors to discuss the case status and ask for their input regarding what they want to see happen.

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We advocate for victims with the Crime Victims’ Reparations Commission (CVRC) and other providers to assist them in obtaining the necessary assistance they require.

Justice

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We are committed to fair and impartial justice for all.

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We enforce laws fairly and uniformly to ensure equal protection and justice.

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Justice is best served when all parties (judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, etc.) work in a collaborative and respectful manner.

Honesty & Integrity

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We adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior.

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We acknowledge our mistakes and hold ourselves and each other accountable.

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We accept a shared responsibility for ensuring sound case management and operational efficiency, promoting the fair, impartial, and expeditious pursuit of justice.

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We strive to gain and maintain the publics’ trust by being responsible and accountable in all we do.

Pursuit Of Excellence

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We are passionate and driven by our mission to hold offenders accountable while reducing crime and increasing public safety.

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We practice evidenced-based prosecution.

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We are committed to providing the most effective prosecutorial services to and for the people of the Sixth Judicial District.

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We stay informed of best practices and employ new approaches accordingly.

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All staff attend various trainings throughout the year to ensure our actions are in line with current evidence-based best practices models.

Community Partnership

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We strive to build strong and viable relationships with our criminal justice partners, law enforcement, and the people of the communities in which we serve to achieve the highest level of public safety possible.

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We collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement programming that is aimed at reducing recidivism and increasing the well-being of our citizens.

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We are proactive in our approach and bring new and innovative ideas to our partners when we learn of the latest best practices, educating them on the need for change, and providing practical solutions for implementing the changes.

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We attend various community meetings to keep informed of current events and issues in our district and share information with our initiatives to gain support from the larger group.

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We are transparent with everyone in the community and show a genuine positive regard for those we serve.

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