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Prosecutor For 3rd Judicial District Attorney's Office Named NM Children's Court Prosecutor Of Year

Third Judicial District Attorney's Office

Today, District Attorney Mark D’Antonio announced that Sam Olmstead has been named the New Mexico Children’s Court prosecutor of the year by the State Bar of New Mexico.

Olmstead, a senior trial attorney, has worked for the 3rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office since 2015. He currently oversees the prosecution of juvenile defendants including those designated as serious youthful offenders. 

He also helped revamp a dormant truancy program while securing more truancy convictions than any previous administration.   

D’Antonio said, “Sam is just one example of the dedicated staff we have working at the DA’s office. I’m especially proud of him and his willingness to help New Mexico families.”

Olmstead graduated law school from the University of Georgia. He also worked for the 6th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Silver City before moving to Las Cruces with his wife, Catherine, and three kids.

Information from: Third Judicial District Attorney's Office.