David C. Chavez

David’s law practice is located in Los Lunas, New Mexico. David has represented injured people for more than 30 years. He tries cases to jury’s and judges throughout the State of New Mexico, and resolves cases through mediation, recovering millions of dollars on behalf of his injured clients and their families. David has worked on published appellate cases. He started in practice with his brothers, Tibo J. Chavez, Jr. and Reggie Chavez who he continues to associate on cases.  David’s practice is focused primarily on litigation. He has served on a number of boards, committees, and task forces locally and throughout New Mexico.

David C. Chavez was born and raised in Belen, NM. He grew up on the family farm with three brothers. David’s father, the late Judge Tibo J. Chavez, started the practice in 1939. He was a Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judges in Valencia County; served as NM State Senator for Valencia County; served as State Senate Majority Leader; and Lieutenant Governor for the State of NM. The late Judge Tibo J. Chavez was also a member of the UNM Board of Regents; President of the Museum of NM Board of Regents; Member of the State Police Board and Author of Historic Preservation Legislation. 

David’s mother, the late Betty Chavez was described as a walking encyclopedic of New Mexico history.  She was raised in Portales, NM.  She became immersed in New Mexico history.  Betty’s love for history and the state was demonstrated by her commitment to various state and local organizations. Betty Chavez was a member of the Daughters of the Confederate as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution. 

David is married to Renee Antoinette Baca-Chavez who owns and operates Renee Antoinette’s school of dance in Belen.  They have four children.