During his thirty years in the practice, he has tried approximately 70 cases to juries in federal and state court. He has successfully defended thirteen police shooting cases (five by jury trial and eight by summary judgment). He also obtained defense verdicts in five police K-9 apprehension cases, and two large scale anti-war protest cases by jury trial. Mr. Robles is also experienced in defending matters involving prison and correctional facility cases.
In a high-profile criminal case, Mr. Robles represented one of two police officers who were charged with Second Degree Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter, and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon for the officers’ use of deadly force. After a two and half weeks of trial, the jury hung, splitting their vote 9-3 in favor of the officers.
In addition to trial work, Mr. Robles has represented governmental entities before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in several cases. On appeal, he has successfully represented his clients in police shooting, wrongful imprisonment, and police K-9 apprehension cases, among various others.
Mr. Robles frequently provides training seminars also for law enforcement, corrections, and other security personnel. As well as teaching basic cadet level courses, he regularly provides advanced level training for tactical team members and supervisors in high liability areas.
In addition to trial and appellate work, Mr. Robles has assisted his clients with researching, drafting statutes, ordinances, resolutions, policies, rules, and standard operating procedures, as well as evaluating existing policies and procedures. Similarly, Mr. Robles has examined and evaluated existing ordinances, policies and procedures, and recommended changes necessary to ensure compliance with the controlling law and improve operations.
As a result of his efforts, Martindale-Hubbell has rated Mr. Robles as an “A-V” attorney recognizing him as a lawyer with pre-eminent legal abilities. Additionally, Mr. Robles is board certified in local government law by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization.
With his wife Teresa, Mr. Robles is the father of two boys. He has dedicated years of service to the Rio Soccer Club, coaching his sons’ youth soccer teams. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Rio Soccer Club and the Coach Administrator for the Duke City Soccer League.
