County Attorney

The County Council shall appoint a County Attorney for an indefinite term and fix his compensation. The County Attorney shall serve at the discretion of the Council. The County Attorney shall be appointed on the basis of his administrative and professional qualifications. The County Attorney shall be legal advisor to the Council, the County Manager, and the County departments, boards and commissions and shall represent the County in all legal proceedings.

—Los Alamos County Charter, §307

We cannot offer legal opinions to private individuals, nor can we provide opinions to private parties in civil matters. If you believe you are a victim of a crime, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

Legal Services

• Municipal Code
• New Mexico Courts
• US Attorney - Free Legal Aid New Mexico
• New Mexico Legal Aid

Meet the team

Name		Title	Phone	Email
Alvin Leaphart		COUNTY ATTORNEY	505-662-8022	Email Alvin Leaphart
Christopher Rollins		SR PARALEGAL	505-662-8021	Email Christopher Rollins
Cristella Valdez		ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY	505-662-8003	Email Cristella Valdez
Katie Thwaits		DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY	505-662-8007	Email Katie Thwaits
Melissa Nystrom		SR LEGAL ASSISTANT	505-662-8023	Email Melissa Nystrom
Neil Bell		ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY	505-662-8003	Email Neil Bell