Lew, Avi

Ms. Walsdorf, a graduate of the University Of New Mexico School Of Law, comes to Bailey & Galyen, from Florida, where she had a long and notable career as a Criminal Defense Trial attorney. Ms. Walsdorf is licensed in Florida and Texas, for both State and Federal practice. Being a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Akwesasne Indian Tribe, she earned an Indian Law Certificate giving her specific knowledge of Indian Law.

Having a passion to help others and take on difficult cases, Ms. Walsdorf began her legal career in the public sector working as an Assistant Public Defender. There, Ms. Walsdorf successfully defended individuals charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses such as DWI, illegal drug possession, sale, manufacture, and trafficking of illegal substances, assault, battery, attempted homicide, pornography, sexual assault, child molestation, theft, robbery, burglary, arson and various white collar crimes. The most common white-collar offenses include antitrust violations, computer and internet fraud, credit card fraud, phone and telemarketing fraud, bankruptcy fraud, healthcare fraud, environmental law violations, insurance fraud, mail fraud, government fraud, tax evasion, financial fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, bribery, kickbacks, counterfeiting, public corruption, money laundering, embezzlement, economic espionage and trade secret theft. Ms. Walsdorf perfected her trial techniques as she consistently tried the highest number of cases while achieving the highest success rate of those trials in her office. Ms. Walsdorf's trial wins have saved her numerous clients from serving two life sentences and over 180years in prison. Ms. Walsdorf has a wide range of experience and is dedicated to providing the best legal representation possible for her clients.

Responsible for Bailey & Galyen's felony and misdemeanor cases, from the initial arrest and first appearance to post conviction matters (expunction and sealing of criminal records), Ms. Walsdorf works closely with her clients whether they are in custody or out on bond. Ms. Walsdorf firmly believes that every one of her clients is entitled to meet with her, discuss their case, know what is going on with their case, what the district attorney says about their case, to participate in the decisions about their case, and to prepare for the upcoming hearings. Ms. Walsdorf regularly visits with her clients who are in custody just as she does with those who are not in custody. Ms. Walsdorf's extensive and successful career as a public defender is testament to her abilities as a trial lawyer and plea negotiator.