Sarah Van Cott began practicing law in Alamogordo, NM, at a small civil practice where she managed cases including wills and trusts, personal injury, landlord tenant and contract law.
In 2013, she began working as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting criminal cases for the State of New Mexico where she became involved in juvenile justice and advocating for children and families.
An alumni of UNM, NMSU and Onate High School, now known as Organ Mountain High School, she returned to Las Cruces, where she became commissioned as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the Human Services Department, Child Support Enforcement Division.
Prior to graduating from law school in 2008, she served as an award-winning journalist and in-house counsel for many companies in San Diego, CA, where she met her husband and raised her children.
Her diverse skill provides a big-picture approach to reaching positive outcomes for clients and their families. The firm focuses on resolving conflicts in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Her experience inside the courtroom and out, allows clients to reach a resolution during challenging, difficult circumstances.
Recent Blog Posts
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Recommendations
- Sarah worked on my divorce and I can say she did great work. I was hit left and right with forms and discovery from my significant other's big law firm and Sarah made it very easy to get through the issues they were trying to throw at us. A really great lawyer if you need help with a divorce and ...
- Sarah Van Cott is an up and coming legal super-star! She has exceptional legal knowledge and has a drive to give her clients the premier attention and solutions that they deserve. Her record is a testament to her outstanding commitment to honor what is right. I would recommend her without any hes...
- Sarah is amazing. I went through a horrible custody battle and she's been there with me every step of the way. She's very compassionate, understanding, and puts your best interest before anything else. She stands up for what is right no matter what. Her office staff are amazing as well. I highly ...
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Sara was an exceptional help obtaining more time with my children.
Sara was an exceptional help obtaining more time with my children. Her advice and encouragement went a long ways in the midst of an unnecessary situation that arose. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat. - Sarah assisted me with a child support and custody issue. Sarah played attorney and negotiator at the same time. Sarah's experience, expertise, and willingness to deal with a difficult individual assisted me in achieving a fair outcome. Also the professionalism from Sarah's office was exceptional.
- They have been very helpful and patient, friendly, and have good communication. Made a process I felt was going to be hard smooth and easy. I would use them again in the future if I needed to resolve an issue.