Christopher T. Saucedo
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Saucedo Harrigan Apodaca Griesmeyer Apodaca PC
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Employment Litigation; view more
Licensed in New Mexico since: 1998
Education: The University of New Mexico School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026 Call today:
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Christopher T. Saucedo is a founder of Albuquerque-based SaucedoChavez, P.C. Representing people and businesses throughout the state of New Mexico, he focuses his practice primarily on complex civil litigation, including matters based on labor and employment law, commercial disputes, and personal injury and wrongful death.
In his labor and employment law practice, Mr. Saucedo has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of matters. His cases have included claims of discrimination that are governed by a variety of federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New Mexico Human Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Saucedo has also worked on wage and hour disputes, sexual harassment, and wrongful termination and other allegations of prohibited retaliation.
Mr. Saucedo has represented many clients who have been harmed due to the negligence of other parties, and he has been able to secure on their behalf significant amounts of compensation through both jury awards and settlements that he has negotiated out of court. Other civil matters that he has worked on have included contract breaches, shareholder disputes, and insurance bad faith and other coverage issues. Mr. Saucedo’s successful track record in all of his practice areas has earned him an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
Admitted to practice in both New Mexico and Texas, Mr. Saucedo is additionally admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He is a graduate of The University of New Mexico School of Law. He serves on the New Mexico State University’s Board of Regents.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation: Defense, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Labor Law, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- 30% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Employment Litigation: Defense
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1998, New Mexico
Professional Webpage: https://saucedochavez.com/christopher-saucedo/
Bar / Professional Activity
- President, Board of Directors of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 2019
- Member of the New Mexico Citizen Redistricting Commission , 2021
- Chair of the New Mexico Advisory Commission to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights , 2023
- Board of Regents, New Mexico State University, 2024
- Republican National Lawyers Association, 2023
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division, 2011
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, 1999
- American Bar Association, Standing Committee on Election Law, chairman, 2019
- New Mexico, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, 2004
- Albuquerque Bar Association, President, 2014, 2014
- Supreme Court of New Mexico, Code of Professional Conduct Committee, 2008 - 2012, 2012
- U.S. District Court District of New Mexico
- Federalist Society, Lawyers' Chapter, 2000 - Present, 2024
- Texas State Bar, 2008
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- El Paso Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Reversed an arbitration award in federal court, 2024
- Received a favorable verdict for a small business owner following a bench trial, 2023
- Obtained a $1.8 million settlement for an assault and battery at a bar, 2023
Representative Clients
- Sonata Green Owner, LLC, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- National Committeeman, New Mexico Federation of Young Republicans, 2003
- Public Safety Advisory Commission, State of New Mexico, Governor Susana Martinez, 2011 - Present
- Chairman, New Mexico Federation of Young Republicans, 2004 - 2006
- Chairman of the Board, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Governor Susana Martinez, 2011 - 2019, 2019
- Executive Committee, Bernalillo County Republican Party, 2005 - 2009
- State Board of Dental Health, State of New Mexico, Governor Gary Johnson, 2001 - 2002
- Second Vice-Chairman, Republican Party of New Mexico, 2007 - 2009
- Executive Committee, Republican Party of New Mexico, 2004 - 2009
Educational Background
- New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, B.B.A., 1994
- University of New Mexico, School of Law, 1998
White Papers
- In July 2018, a New Mexico state district judge ruled in the consolidated lawsuit Yazzie v. State of New Mexico,1 that the state has failed to adequately invest in public education, violating its constitutional duty to provide a "uniform system of free public schools sufficient for the education of and open to all children of school age." Indeed, New Mexico ranks at the bottom nationally for educational achievement and has one of the lowest high school graduation rates, fluctuating between 54% and 70%, with many graduates requiring remedial courses in college.And it is even worse for Native American students, who make up 10.6% of the student population. Native American students have a literacy proficiency rate of only 27%. The Yazzie court found significant deficiencies in both educational inputs, such as instructional materials, curricula, and qualified teachers, and outputs, where at-risk students frequently lack basic literacy and math skills necessary for post-secondary education or career readiness.The New Mexico committee, comprised of all first-time members, tackled this notable problem.The New Mexico committee heard testimony from education leaders throughout the state, including many that work with the Native American student population. The committee heard testimony that significant funding directed to education in Indian Country was made but produced only limited improved outcomes. The problem requires a more comprehensive and targeted approach.The New Mexico Advisory Committee provides the Commission with several recommendations for the New Mexico Legislature, the Governor of New Mexico, the New Mexico Public Education Department, and the respective school districts that the Committee believes would address many of these problems and vastly improve the outcomes for the Native American youth in New Mexico.The Committee recommend expanding early childhood programs, ensuring equitable internet access, and enhancing recruitment and support for Native American teachers in New Mexico. It should also advocate for improved accountability and effectiveness in education funding, the timely appointment of the Indian Education Division Director, and prioritizing culturally relevant educational materials and the Tribal Remedy Framework. Additionally, recommendations include fostering collaboration with tribal leaders, maximizing funding resources, and strengthening cultural competency and curriculum regarding Native American history and culture in schools, Education Adequacy and Disparities for Native American Students, Civil Rights, Education, 2024
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- In July 2018, a New Mexico state district judge ruled in the consolidated lawsuit Yazzie v. State of New Mexico,1 that the state has failed to adequately invest in public education, violating its constitutional duty to provide a "uniform system of free public schools sufficient for the education of and open to all children of school age." Indeed, New Mexico ranks at the bottom nationally for educational achievement and has one of the lowest high school graduation rates, fluctuating between 54% and 70%, with many graduates requiring remedial courses in college.And it is even worse for Native American students, who make up 10.6% of the student population. Native American students have a literacy proficiency rate of only 27%. The Yazzie court found significant deficiencies in both educational inputs, such as instructional materials, curricula, and qualified teachers, and outputs, where at-risk students frequently lack basic literacy and math skills necessary for post-secondary education or career readiness.The New Mexico committee, comprised of all first-time members, tackled this notable problem.The New Mexico committee heard testimony from education leaders throughout the state, including many that work with the Native American student population. The committee heard testimony that significant funding directed to education in Indian Country was made but produced only limited improved outcomes. The problem requires a more comprehensive and targeted approach.The New Mexico Advisory Committee provides the Commission with several recommendations for the New Mexico Legislature, the Governor of New Mexico, the New Mexico Public Education Department, and the respective school districts that the Committee believes would address many of these problems and vastly improve the outcomes for the Native American youth in New Mexico.The Committee recommend expanding early childhood programs, ensuring equitable internet access, and enhancing recruitment and support for Native American teachers in New Mexico. It should also advocate for improved accountability and effectiveness in education funding, the timely appointment of the Indian Education Division Director, and prioritizing culturally relevant educational materials and the Tribal Remedy Framework. Additionally, recommendations include fostering collaboration with tribal leaders, maximizing funding resources, and strengthening cultural competency and curriculum regarding Native American history and culture in schools, Chairman, New Mexico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Education Adequacy and Disparities for Native American Students, Civil Rights, Education, 2024
- Workplace Harassment and the Whistle-blower Protection Act, 2013 Spring District Attorney Conference, Albuquerque, NM, May 2, 2013
- The Administrative Process, Employment Law From A to Z in New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, December 9, 2010
- How to Deal with a Defective Bid and Managing Contract Changes, Construction Litigation in New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 2009
- An Employer's Investigation of Harassment, How to Maintain an Effective Human Resources Department: The Keys to Success in New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, September 27, 2007
- An Employer’s Investigation of Harassment, How to Maintain an Effective Human Resources Department: The Keys to Success in New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, September 21, 2006
Honors
- AV Peer Review Rated Attorney, Martindale Hubbell
- Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2024
Office location for Christopher T. Saucedo
800 Lomas Blvd. NW
Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-358-7231
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2026
