Ousama M. Rasheed, Criminal Defense Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI · 5.0/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
MemberatRasheed & Associates, P.C.
Albuquerque, NM
Practicing criminal defense in Albuquerque since 1990.
- 36+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 7 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Ousama M. Rasheed is a member based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Ousama has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rasheed & Associates, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
- Based in
- Albuquerque, NM
- Experience
- over 36 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Drug Crimes · DUI/DWI
- Handles Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI matters from Albuquerque, NM.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ousama M. Rasheed: Ousama M. Rasheed is a member based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Ousama has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rasheed & Associates, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ousama takes on
Ousama concentrates on criminal defense, drug crimes, dui/dwi, dv defense, and juvenile. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ousama handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Drug Crimes
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Juvenile
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Probation
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Traffic
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Violent Crimes
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Criminal Defense cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ousama takes criminal defense matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ousama agrees to represent you.
Drug Crimes cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ousama takes drug crimes matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ousama agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ousama takes dui/dwi matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ousama agrees to represent you.
DV Defense cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ousama takes dv defense matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ousama agrees to represent you.
Juvenile cases in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ousama takes juvenile matters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ousama agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ousama M. Rasheed — criminal defense lawyer in Albuquerque
Ousama M. Rasheed is a member based in Albuquerque, NM. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes, and DUI/DWI. Ousama has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rasheed & Associates, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Ousama M. Rasheed received his Juris Doctorate in 1990 from the University of New Mexico School of Law and his bachelor's degree in Speech Communication at the University of New Mexico. Mr. Rasheed is a Past-President of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has served on its board of directors for over a decade. He was appointed by former Governor Bill Richardson and the New Mexico Senate to serve on the New Mexico Department of Transportation Senate Memorial Task Force on Ignition Interlocks. In 2005, Mr. Rasheed was honored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as a Cooperating Attorney of the Year for his work in challenging the City of Albuquerque's attempt to seize and forfeit the vehicles of first-time DWI offenders.
Early in his career, Mr. Rasheed served as an Assistant District Attorney for the State of New Mexico, handling up to 100 DWI/DUI and Domestic Violence cases weekly. He moved up to the felony crimes division, handling a broad spectrum of cases including property, narcotics, violent, and other serious crimes.
In 2009, Mr. Rasheed received the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association's coveted Driscoll Award for his efforts on behalf of the organization, its members and their clients.
Professional Memberships
National College of DUI Defense
- General member
New Mexico State Bar
- Past president, Criminal Section
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- President-elect
New Mexico Trial Lawyers Foundation
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Civil Liberties Union
- Member, New Mexico Chapter
Presentations
In addition to testifying annually before the New Mexico Legislature and its subcommittees regarding DWI and criminal law matters, Mr. Rasheed has been a featured speaker at the following continuing legal education seminars:
MVD Hearings Post Glynn 2011, What arguments can be made to win MVD hearings after State v Glynn, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 21, 2011.
MVD Hearings After Schuster - How to successfully challenge the legality of your client's traffic stop and/or arrest for DWI after the Schuster appeal was successful. New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 30, 2012.
Sticking to the Principles of Bullcoming After Williams How the prosecution is trying to use the USSC Williams case to circumvent Bullcoming and how to oppose the State’s position in DWI cases, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 25, 2013.
2013 NHTSA Manual Update An informative and critical review of the changes to the 2006 NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing manual with 2009 updates as included in the newest 2013 NHTSA manual available, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 24, 2014.
Police Tactics, Observations and FST Clues: Where Does The Truth Lie? Just because officers see it, doesn’t make it important. Sometimes they even cause it and then count it against your client. A lawyer-driven discussion of what police do and its consistency with NHTSA. Facilitator: Ousama Rasheed, Rasheed & Associates, P.C., Albuquerque; Curtis Curran, NM State Police; Virginia Landry, Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, Irvine, California. New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 24, 2014.
SLD’s NEW UNCERTAINTY AND CONFIDENCE LEVEL REPORTING ON BREATH TESTS - Where do the measurement uncertainty and confidence level numbers come from on breath alcohol tests, are they accurate, and how can you use them to help establish reasonable doubt? With Janine Arvizu, Laboratory Audit Expert, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 30, 2015.
Challenging Breath Tests Without Hiring An Expert - Using the State Scientific Laboratory Division's expert to fill in the informational gap, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, November 4, 2016.
MVD License Revocation Overview - The mechanics of the Implied Consent Act and advising your clients of the (un)civil consequences, New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, November 4, 2016.
DWI Live 2010, sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 21, 2010. Played the role of the District Attorney in a mock trial for attendees.
DWI Defense - 2009, sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, October 31, 2009, lecturing on MVD DWI License Revocation hearings.
"Mixed Misdemeanor Arts (MMA)" sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in October, 2008 regarding Drug Recognition Evaluations "DRE" by police officers and also cases where a person's breath score is below .08.
"I Know What You Did Last Legislature," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on October 19, 2007, lecturing on the sweeping changes in DWI laws and rules applied in court.
"Advocacy in Action," sponsored by the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission & New Mexico Coalition of Sex Assault Victims Program, Inc. from March 21-23, 2007, lecturing on DWI in New Mexico: the problem, the process and possible solutions.
"Nothing to Lose: Sharpen Your DWI Defense Trial Skills," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on October 6, 2006, lecturing on the twelve (12) step Drug Recognition Evaluation "DRE" protocol.
"Do's and Don'ts Of DWI," Sponsored by the NM Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on November 18, 2005, lecturing on a review of the 2005 Legislature in DWI and related matters and providing a review of the statutes, rules and judicial decisions affecting DWI.
New Magistrate Judge Training sponsored by the New Mexico Judicial Education Center on September 26, 2005, lecturing on evidence issues in Criminal/DWI cases.
"Moving Target: The Ever-Changing Landscape of DWI and Misdemeanor Defense in New Mexico," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on September 9, 2005, lecturing on a review of the 2005 Legislature in DWI and related matters and providing a review of the statutes, rules and judicial decisions affecting DWI.
"364: The Defense of DWI and Domestic Violence Cases in Court of Limited Jurisdictions," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on November 12, 2004, lecturing on a review of the statutes, rules and judicial decisions affecting DWI.
"DWI 2003: Truth or Consequences," sponsored by New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on October 24, 2003, lecturing on Preliminary (Roadside) Breath Testing: Admissibility and Strategy.
New Mexico Public Defender Department Training on October 17, 2003, lecturing on DWI defense techniques.
"DUI/DWI Defense Strategies," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and Frechette & Associates, P.C. at the Southwest Conference on October 11-12, 2002, lecturing on Reasonable Suspicion, Probable Cause, and NHTSA's Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
"Beyond the Basics - DWI 2001," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on October 12, 2001, lecturing on Roadblocks/Sobriety Checkpoints.
"DWI Defense: Art of Defending Zealously, Practicing Ethically, and Challenging Intellectually," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on October 13, 2000, lecturing on Answers to Frequently Asked Questions by DWI Clients, Penalties, and Treatment Options for clients.
"Defending Drinking Drivers: Advanced DWI Training," sponsored by the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on October 15, 1999, lecturing on MVD DWI hearings and License Revocation issues.
Ousama's approach to criminal defense cases
Ousama M. Rasheed received his Juris Doctorate in 1990 from the University of New Mexico School of Law and his bachelor's degree in Speech Communication at the University of New Mexico. Mr. Rasheed is a Past-President of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and has served on its board of directors for over a decade. He was appointed by former Governor Bill Richardson and the New…
The kind of cases Ousama takes
Ousama reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, drug crimes, and dui/dwi matters in Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of New Mexico School of Law J.D.
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University of New Mexico B.A.
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Jurisdictions
Ousama's state bar admissions
New Mexico
1990 · ACTIVE
Ousama studied at — in University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. and — in University of New Mexico B.A..
Law school and academic background
Ousama completed — in University of New Mexico School of Law J.D. and — in University of New Mexico B.A.. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ousama runs in New Mexico is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ousama M. Rasheed's office in Albuquerque
Ousama's primary office is at 1024 2nd Street N.W., Albuquerque, NM, 87102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Ousama M. Rasheed — 5.0/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Ousama. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing criminal defense attorneys in Albuquerque.
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How to hire Ousama M. Rasheed — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ousama usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ousama charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ousama's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ousama will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ousama
Ousama discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ousama confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ousama's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ousama M. Rasheed
How much does it cost to hire Ousama for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ousama walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ousama offer a free consultation?
Ousama charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ousama's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Ousama's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in New Mexico typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ousama gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ousama take my case if I'm outside Albuquerque?
Ousama is licensed in New Mexico. Matters governed by New Mexico law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ousama will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ousama?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ousama will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ousama accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Ousama's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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