Rafael Amador grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico with a dual language background in English and Spanish. After graduating from high school in 2003, he moved to Pennsylvania to pursue his undergraduate degree. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, and Logistics in 2007 from The Pennsylvania State University, Rafael then received his Juris Doctor from University of New Mexico School of Law in 2010.

Rafael has spent almost his entire legal career in a courtroom setting. Starting out at the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, Rafael gained prosecution experience handling hundreds of criminal cases. Soon after, he moved to the defense side of the courtroom where he has tried many cases, including jury and felony trials. Rafael founded the Amador Law Firm in order to provide New Mexicans with quality and affordable legal services. He is committed to fighting for his clients and protecting their rights.