David Woodstock is an attorney at the Quiroga Law Office, PLLC, where he provides the support necessary to present our clients’ cases, including researching immigration matters, assisting in hearings, and drafting briefs and motions. He is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: the State of New Mexico (NMBA 152096), the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (21-225), and the Kalispel Tribe (KTC-172). .
David comes from the small town of Willamina, Oregon, where his family arrived as early settlers to the western United States in the 1840s. He grew up surrounded by nature and raised cattle and goats. David loves the outdoors and spent his teenage years active in the Boy Scouts and their honor program, the Order of the Arrow. In the Boy Scouts, David achieved the highest rank in that organization, Eagle Scout.
After high school, David pursued his love of music. He was a drummer in a band, played on recordings and toured for several years. In addition to drums, David plays guitar and is trained in classical piano.
David then served as a missionary for his church in the American Southwest, primarily on Native American reservations. During this time, he spent much of his time helping the less fortunate, particularly elderly widows, chopping firewood, tending livestock, and providing other services as needed.
After returning home, David met his wife Heidi and began his university studies. He originally planned to become a historian, but he focused his studies on southeastern Europe and the Near East from late antiquity to the early Middle Ages. After taking an advanced writing class in which he wrote an essay on Native American legal issues, David decided to pursue a career in law. From Western Oregon University, David continued his law studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. During law school, he enjoyed participating in various competitions and was an active member of the Federalist Society.
After law school, David spent much of his career in the area of criminal law, where he worked on cases ranging from traffic tickets to capital murder cases.
David and his wife Heidi have four children, four dogs and three cats. When he is not in the office, David enjoys playing music, fishing, listening to history podcasts, and spending time with his family.
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA
Juris Doctor, with distinction, May 2018
- CALI Award, Litigation Skills and Professionalism
- William O. Douglas Committee, Editorial Member
- Clark Cup Appellate Argumentation Competition, semi-finalist
- Client Advice Competition, finalist
Western Oregon University
- Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, with Distinction, June 2015
- Pre-Law Club, vice president
- German Club, treasurer
- Political Sciences
EXPERIENCE
Quiroga Law Office, PLLC Spokane, WA
Lawyer, July 2023
Garden Center de Las Cruces/Black Rock Development Las Cruces, NM
Company Attorney, January 2022 – ______
- Contract Review
- Address compliance issues with labor laws and occupational/industrial regulations
- Advising corporate executives on proposed policies
- Litigation management
Law Office of David Woodstock, LLC/Four Corners Law, PLLC Tularosa, NM
Owner/Partner, January 2021 – Present (closing)
- Representation of clients in the areas of Cannabis, Criminal Law and Family Law
- Appointed as guardian ad litem for minors in Otero County.
- Establishing business relationships and assisting in the formation and licensing of cannabis businesses
- Assisting clients in divorce, custody, child support, and working as a guardian ad litem
- Representation of defendants in criminal cases ranging from traffic violations to first-degree felonies
- Supervision of personnel and business operations
Public Defender Workshops Alamogordo, NM
Trial Attorney, June 2019 – December 2020
- Representation of clients with charges ranging from fourth degree felonies to first degree felonies
- Representation of indigent individuals in various jury trials for both misdemeanors and felonies
- Drafting, filing, and arguing complex substantive motions and appellate record statements
- Assistance to junior lawyers
- Direction and supervision of the work of non-lawyer staff
12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Alamogordo, NM
Deputy District Attorney (Senior Trial Counsel), February 2019 – June 2019
- Representation of the State of New Mexico in criminal proceedings, including more than 14 trials
- Instruction to police officers on legal issues and criminal procedures
- Legal Research and Motion Practice
- Maintaining records and case files in physical and electronic formats
Limon Law Office Las Cruces, NM
Law Intern, October 2018 – February 2019
- Assistance in cases in the Federal District Court
- Conducting legal investigations
- Drafting motions and other legal documents
- Meetings with clients where I took and transmitted information
- Conducting interviews with witnesses
Grant County Prosecutor’s Office Ephrata, WA
Deputy Prosecutor/LLI, July 2018 – October 2018
- Reviewing Police Reports and Making Decisions on Allegations
- Drafting and arguing motions
- Representation of the State in court
- Writing instructional material for law enforcement
- Drafting briefs and arguing appeals from the District Court to the Superior Court
University Legal Assistance – Indian Law Clinic/General Practice Spokane, WA
Public Defender, August 2017 – May 2018
- Representation of tribal members in tribal criminal proceedings
- Negotiating plea offers with the Tribal Prosecutor
- Assistance to tribal members with civil problems
- Conducting legal research on various laws and regulations
Multnomah County Prosecutor’s Office Portland, OR
Certified Law Student, Misdemeanor Intake Unit, May – August 2017
- Assisting Senior Prosecutor DDA Thomas Cleary with investigations and preparation of complex murder cases
- Exclusively responsible for the review of cases filed by the Oregon State Police related to illegal firearms purchases
- Representation of the State in charging hearings, release hearings, issuance of plea offers and community court
- Reading police reports and determining whether the elements of ORS and constitutional requirements are met
INTERESTS
Playing drums and guitar, hiking, fishing, history, visiting art museums and spending time with my family.
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