John Samore

When your future is at risk, you need an aggressive, experienced defense

10+ Years of Experience

For almost thirty years, John Samore has emphasized professional competence and personal service. After ten years in a general law, Mr. Samore focused his practice almost entirely on two challenging areas: families in crisis and defending persons accused of criminal conduct.

Mr. Samore acquired his appreciation for the law from his father, Edward, who practiced 57 years. Both gentlemen graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law. Admitted to practice in New Mexico in 1989, John Samore has effectively represented almost 1000 accused of criminal conduct and handled 300 family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and time-sharing. As with any of the state’s best attorneys, his clients have found successful results at the trial, pre-trial, and appellate levels. He believes a case is built by personally working closely with each client. Respect for the personal struggle of the entire families is always a paramount concern

Mr. Samore has served as member or officer of many recognized professional organizations including the Medical Review Panel, New Mexico Criminal Defense Attorney Association, and the state bar. He twice served terms as Chair of the Medical Review Panel, New Mexico Criminal Defense Attorney Association, Professionalism Committee for nine years, and Fee Arbitration Committee for sixteen years. He has his Masters Degree in Business Labor Law and J. D. from University of Iowa in 1980 and was admitted to United States Supreme Court 1981, New Mexico Bar 1989. Mr. Samore has spoken to professional organizations on various matters including trial practice, minority representation, and defending DWI.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
White Collar Crime

Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
New Mexico
Since 1989
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Principal
Samore Law
1989 –

Current

University of Iowa
J.D. (1980) | Law
1976


1980

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Distinguished, Very High Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards
Martindale-Hubbell
2017
New Mexico Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Chair of the Medical Review Panel
Current
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NM Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Professionalism Committee
Current
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NM Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Fee Arbitration Committee
Current
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New Mexico State Bar

Member
1989 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

300 Central Ave SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
US
Telephone: (505) 244-0450
Fax: (505) 938-1302