Albuquerque Lawyers | About Us | John F.M. Samore

Albuquerque Criminal & Family

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Summary

You deserve one-on-one service. We have almost 30 year history of professional treatment of every client and every opponent, and capable courtroom conduct. You will work with an attorney in his prime time with knowledge only experience can bring, respect of his colleagues, and an eagerness to apply those qualities to represent you and your family.

You will always be given an honest estimate of likely costs to handle your case, not a low-ball, unrealistic appraisal, designed simply to get you through the door, sign you to a contract, and then leave to be dissatisfied. We caution you to use your good common sense in assessing any attorney’s website or advertising (television or print), and consider all the factors you know are important in retaining an attorney to help you when your future is at risk.

Our strength is recommendations from other attorneys and former clients who are familiar with your work.

On the left-hand column of this page, you will see more detail of each type of case; tap the bullet points to learn more about your particular area of interest.

For a full biography and questions about our practice, please look below.

We practice in Albuquerque and across the state of New Mexico including all counties: Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Dona Ana, Eddy, Grant, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Los Alamos, Luna, McKinley, Mora, Otero, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Sierra, Socorro, Taos, Torrance, Union, and Valencia.

300 Central Avenue SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-3298

phone: (505) 244-0450

email: office@samorelaw.com

Attorney Albuquerque John Samore & Marsha Samore

Marcia Samore and
John F.M. Samore

Common Questions about Samore Law

Have you won any big cases?

Any good lawyer should be able to reel off a long list of successful results. Any good and honest lawyer will also admit every case does not turn out as well as the big victories. Any respectful lawyer is exceedingly cautious about naming clients because of respect for former those clients. Our office has had quite a number of wonderful successes for which we are proud.

As far back as 1983, the Eighth Circuit Court reversed the first conviction under the racketeering law (RICO) in that region due to Mr. Samore's Brief on Appeal, based upon improper voir dire jury selection. In 2008, Mr. Samore's diligent trial record lead to reversal of murder conviction, which preserved the violation of the right to confront opposing witnesses. In 2009, after an innocent man had been convicted and was serving a 25-year sentence for sex abuse of his daughter, our office won the first reversal in 40 years on the grounds that the trial court was "clearly erroneous" when it admitted a statement he was alleged to have made to FBI officers.

If you believe you've been wrongfully convicted, you know you will get solid representation on appeal with Samore Law. Even if another attorney represented you at trial, we can do the appeal. If our trial effort does not result in acquittal, we can continue representation and present your appeal vigorously to the higher court.

Where do you practice most?

We take cases all over the state of New Mexico with many of the cases in the Albuquerque area. Included in this area are three judicial districts; the First, Second, and Thirteenth. All three are located within an hour of our Albuquerque office. The First Judicial District is the Santa Fe area, The Third includes Sandoval, Valencia, and Cibola Counties. Our clients have learned of our office through other attorneys or satisfied clients from across our state, and we always have a couple cases going in these other districts. We've found that new clients may want to go outside their home area to find an attorney, usually because they are not confident any attorney, local to their home, is able to represent them in some sensitive matter.

How do you get clients?

Even though you are viewing a website, well over ninety percent of our clients come from referrals by other attorneys or former clients. We recognize the importance of the Internet and the World Wide Web to provide information about our services in more depth and as a way to be more responsive to our clients.

What is this "free consultation" we sometimes hear about?

Unlike some offices, you will get to talk to the attorney before you come in for that first appointment. We need to discuss the general aspects of your case to understand how much work is involved and how prepared you are to commit to the process before you. Representing your interests requires work from not just the lawyer, but also the client. Remember that we cannot give advice over the phone to someone we do not represent; we do not know all the facts, and it would be unfair to you for us to guess.

How much will it cost to retain you?

Our office will not, as some lawyers, tell you that your attorney's fees will some unrealistically low amount just to get you through the door. We shall provide you a reasonably accurate estimate of likely attorney fees and costs but always caution each client that the actual expenses of litigation are not in the attorneys hands: it is in the hands of the parties who are facing each other. No firm commitment can be made without an in-person consultation.

How do you get clients?

Almost all our clients come through referrals from former clients or referrals from other attorneys. After practicing law this long, most good attorneys rely upon this very reliable network. We do keep a presence on the Internet through this website to stay connected to clients that are comfortable with technology and to provide information to prospective clients.

I am ready to hire you, but I do not want to incur any unnecessary costs. How can you protect me?

We will do no more than what is necessary, but we shall do all that is necessary. You will approve every investment of our time. We have no control as to how much you or that other person want to fight. Too often, people want to fight over issues on which they should compromise. I have a reputation for being reasonable but also quite capable of going all the way when the other side does not share a healthy openness to compromise.

He/She really hurt me. I want you to go for their throat. Don't let them get anything. Can you do that?

A lot of attorneys will cheer you on, just to hear you say such a thing. They will mislead you as to your chances to achieve a one-sided, total victory in the courtroom. The reason they do this is that they will leave that courtroom with a lot of your money. I will tell you this: not one lawyer in this city will out-litigate or outwork our office. But we will always tell you the truth. We will suggest you give your best effort to working out issues on which you agree and only go to court for the issues on which you simply cannot agree. And the final decision is always yours. Any attorney who does not give you this guarantee is not looking out for your best interests -- and the best interests of your children.

Testimonials

Every good attorney should acquire over the years many expressions of gratitude from satisfied clients. Among our many satisfied clients, some have chosen to share their gratitude, and we can only hope your experience will at least match theirs.

This has been terrible for not just me but all my family. I can't thank you enough for all that you did...

Lynne (divorce client with children)

...we never lost faith but we never expected this...thank you, thank you, thank you...

Louise (mother of son, accused of murder, charges dismissed on eve of trial)

You are one of God's good ones. Thank you for standing by me and with me throughout the worst three years of my life. ... I finally feel alive again...

Gina (divorce client with vicious ex-husband)

You are the first man in my life who ever treated me with respect...

Michelle (divorce client with two children)

Mr. Samore, you taught me to be patient and work to be a better person... I have grown so much...

Melvin (pled guilty to reduced charge, served time, and got his life together)

I thought when they said not guilty that was the best day of my life, but it was really the next day when I went home with my family...

Ryan (acquitted of manslaughter)

God bless you for bringing my husband back home to be with me and his grandbabies...

Barbara (Husband convicted of sex crime and serving 25-year sentence, conviction reversed on appeal, husband released from federal prison, and charges dismissed)

Our life is becoming normal again... this suspicion hung over us for five years, but you never gave up... Can we take you to lunch?

Doris (couple falsely suspected of tax fraud)

He just won't give up, but we are glad you have hung in there with us...

Sandra (divorce and child custody with Ex who periodically stirs conflict)

Biography

John F.M. Samore

     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 Solo and Small Firms Section of the State Bar, 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.

Fresh out of law school, John twice ran in the Olympic Trials, representing the USA in seven international meets, and earning two national championships himself. He and his wife have six children and three grandchildren.

Other Formal Education:

Masters Degree in Business Labor Law and J. D. from University of Iowa in 1980
Admitted to United States Supreme Court 1981, New Mexico Bar 1989, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals 1989, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals 1983

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