Jennifer deGraauw is a highly regarded Albuquerque attorney and founding partner at Terry & deGraauw, P.C., boasting over 17 years of experience in family law. Known for her meticulous attention to detail, Jennifer has built a strong reputation for successfully navigating complex domestic relations cases, including business valuations during divorce, separate property claims, prenuptial agreements, and spousal support. Her clients benefit from her unwavering commitment to securing the best outcomes, whether through litigation or mediation. While Jennifer never shies away from a courtroom, the most rewarding part of her practice is engineering creative and longstanding solutions in divorce mediation.
The Albuquerque Journal has consistently recognized Jennifer as one of the “Top Three Family Law Attorneys.” Her accomplishments have also earned her prestigious accolades, including the Super Lawyers distinction and multiple “Lawyer of the Year” honors from SuperLawyers. Beyond her legal practice, Jennifer actively contributes to the legal community through leadership roles, such as her service on the New Mexico Domestic Relations Rules Committee and the Bosque School Board of Trustees.
Areas of Practice
- Business Valuations in Divorce
- Family Law Mediation
- Separate Property claims
- Spousal Support
- Collaborative Divorce
Education
Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Kansas in 2004. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2007. She is admitted to practice in the state of New Mexico.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Former President, New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group
- Member, New Mexico Domestic Relations Rules Committee (appointed by the Supreme Court of New Mexico)
- Co-Author, New Mexico Collaborative Law Act
- Vice-Chair, Board Member, Bosque School Board of Trustees
- Recognized as a “Top Three Family Law Attorney” by the Albuquerque Journal since 2018
- Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2017
- Super Lawyers distinction from since 2019
- Best Lawyers distinction for Family Law since 2020
- “Lawyer of the Year” in 2022 for Family Law Mediation
- “Lawyer of the Year” in 2023 for Collaborative Divorce
- “Lawyer of the Year” in 2024 for Family Law in New Mexico
