Staying Tough On Crime
Holding Criminals Accountable
Aggressive Prosecution
For A Safer
Community
The Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to ensuring our community is a place for families and alll those who are seeking a peaceful life. There is no place for criminals looking to victimize our community and those who wish you embark on this dark journey will be met with aggressive prosecution. Learn more about how we hold criminals accountable.
David Valdez Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder and Firearm Possession
Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that David Valdez was convicted of 2nd-degree murder and felon in possession of a
Clovis Man Sentenced to 4 1/2 years for brandishing a firearm in public.
Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that the Honorable Ben Cross has sentenced 19-year-old Sergio Silguero to 18 months in
Jesse Ruiz Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Clovis Shooting
Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that Jesse Ruiz has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm
Clovis Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Assaulting Peace Officers and Fleeing Arrest
Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced that on February 3, 2025, Omarion Price, 19, of Clovis, pled guilty to Aggravated Assault
Sex offender sent to prison for possession of “Child Porn” and Bestiality
Clovis, NM Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced that on February 10, 2025, Timothy Harper, age 54, of Clovis, pled guilty to Possession
Portales Man to Serve Twenty-One Years for Sexual Molestation of Daughter
Portales, NM Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced that on January 8, 2025, Lawrence Corne, age 53, of Portales, pled guilty to Criminal
"Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but in finding out the right and upholding it wherever found, against the wrong"
Theodore Roosevelt
Seeking and serving
Justice
Holding criminals accountable starts with our office ensuring we have a solid partnership and unbreakable working relationship with our local law enforcement officers. Once the arrest takes place, the investigation kicks off, and the road to justice begins, it’s imperative that every moving part of the system is working in unison to ensure justice is serviced.
Attorneys That Seek And Serve Justice
Our team of highly qualified prosecutors are dedicated to seeking and serving justice.
important things you should know
Questions And Answers
If you have been arrested, the first step you should take is reach out to The Law Offices of the Public Defender or hire your own private counsel.
If you have been victimized by a crime please dial 911 immediately. If you already have a pending case and are looking for answers and next steps, please contact our Victim Advocate department.
If your spouse if facing charges for domestic violence, the first thing to know is that you must not talk to them about the pending case. Contact our Victim Adovcate department for all inquires. For questions about all other charges, please contact the attorney on your case.
If you’re in an abusive relationship, you must take the necessary steps to get out of that situation as quickly as possible. The first step is to report the abuse and know what your available resources are. Please contact our Victim Advocate department and learn more about our Break The Cycle program.
If you are a defendant of a crime you must speak to your own attorney. If you’re representing yourself pro se, you can set up a meeting with the prosecutor through our office. Our prosecutors will make themselves available to speak with victims on their case by appointment through our Victim Advocate department.
Legal assistance is provided to all defendants through The Law Offices of the Public Defender or their own private attorney of their choice. Other resources may be available by contacting Matt 25 in Clovis, New Mexico.
A no contact order is an order issued by the court stating that you may not have any contact by any means including phone, internet, or third party with the other person listed on the order.
The purpose of a plea deal is to allow a case to be resolved without going to trial saving judicial resources and time for the defendant and victims.
