Peak Legal Group, LLC · Albuquerque, New Mexico
Legal Formation & Reformation of Families
Adoption, Divorce, Custody, Assisted Reproductive Technology, and all areas of Family Law
Our Team
Meet the attorneys behind Peak Legal Group
A family-focused firm born from the partnership of complementary practices — bringing decades of combined experience to every case.
Primary Areas of Practice
Where We Serve Families
Family Law
Divorce, Custody, Parentage, Child Support, and Guardian ad Litem representation throughout New Mexico.
Adoption & Foster Parent Rights
Independent, Step-Parent, Relative, Second Parent, Foster Parent, ICPC and Adult adoptions.
Assisted Reproductive Technology Law
Surrogacy, Gestational Carrier Contracts, Birth Orders, Egg Donation and Sperm Donation Contracts.
Comprehensive Representation
Full Scope of Services
- 01Adoptions, including Independent, Step-Parent, Relative, Second Parent, Foster Parent, ICPC and Adult.
- 02Family Law, including Divorce, Custody, Parentage, Child Support, Kinship Guardianships and Guardian ad Litem Representation of Minor Children
- 03Foster Parent Rights and Intervention in CYFD cases
- 04Assisted Reproductive Technology Law, including Surrogacy, Infertility, Gestational Carrier Contracts, Birth Orders, Egg Donation and Sperm Donation Contracts.
- 05Guardianships – Conservatorships
Our Mission
Integrity. Honesty. Compassion.
At Peak Legal Group, LLC, we represent our clients with integrity, honesty and compassion, maintaining these principles in our daily practice. We will give your case the time and personal attention it deserves while working closely with you and advocating tirelessly on your behalf.
Our attorneys are among the most highly regarded in New Mexico in their respective areas.
Sheryl L. Saavedra has concentrated her 30 years of law practice primarily to the area of Family Law. Sheryl devotes her practice to helping clients through various issues of Family Law including divorce, custody, child support, adoptions, abuse and neglect, and Guardian ad Litem representation. Sheryl served as the Chaves County Guardian ad Litem representing over 100 children in foster care for the years 2015 and 2016.
Harold O. Atencio JD is nationally renowned in the areas of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology law and has most deservedly achieved the distinguished AV Martindale-Hubbell rating. Mr. Atencio is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys.
Distinguished AV Martindale-Hubbell rated. Over 30 years devoted to family law. A practice built on advocacy, expertise, and heart.
Client Testimonials
Words From the Families We Serve
Peak Law Firm provided outstanding legal representation from start to finish. They handled my first offense with professionalism and expertise, securing a favorable outcome of just six months probation. Their communication was excellent throughout the entire process—they kept me informed, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood every step. Even after my case was settled, they stayed in touch throughout my probation, ensuring I had the guidance and support I needed until I was completely free again. I highly recommend Peak Law Firm to anyone in need of a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney!
We couldn't be more grateful for the incredible husband-and-wife legal team of Hal and Sheryl. Hal represented me, Derrick, in the adoption of my daughter, and Sheryl represented my wife, Melanie, to settle a custody matter. Thanks to their expertise, dedication, and compassion, we won both cases—and our family is finally whole. Together, Hal and Sheryl are a powerhouse team. They truly care about their clients and the families they represent. If you're looking for attorneys who will fight for you with heart, integrity, and unwavering support, look no further. We're forever grateful for everything they did for our family.
We are beyond grateful for the incredible support and expertise we received from Mr. Atencio and the entire team at Peak Legal Group. His knowledge of reproductive, adoption and surrogacy law is truly unsurpassed. He guided us through every complex step and made what was first incredibly complicated, intimidating and stressful, into the easiest part of our entire journey. Our child wouldn't be here without his help.
I contacted Hal Atencio to help me with a private adoption where time was of the essence. He recognized the urgency and met me and birth mom at the hospital within two hours of my first phone call with him. His experience, intelligence, and communication within this process has been invaluable. He is incredible and I highly recommend him.
Sheryl and Hal are well-poised, ethical, professional, responsive, strong negotiating skills, great situational judgment, provide sound advice and advocate, and diligent just to name a few. Overall fantastic!!
Mr. Atencio is very personable and diligent, and the staff are all very warm and professional. Especially Ben and Sasha!