John 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 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.

University of Iowa

J.D. (1980) | Law

1976 - 1980

Principal

Samore Law

1989 - Current

Plenary presentation on Journalism, Law, and Ethics, New Mexico Bar Annual Meeting, New Mexico

August 17, 2016

New Mexico Bar

John Samore presented at New Mexico Bar Annual Meeting with Sam Donaldson, Former ABC White House Correspondent and Scott Gordon of Rodey Law Firm on a Plenary presentation regarding Journalism, Law, and Ethics

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

NM Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Professionalism Committee

Current

NM Criminal Defense Attorney Association

Fee Arbitration Committee

Current

New Mexico State Bar

Member

1989 - Current

New Mexico

Since 1989

8th Circuit

Since 1983

10th Circuit

Since 1989

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1981

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