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ABOUT DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAM BREGMAN

Sam Bregman is a seasoned litigator with nearly three decades of trial experience. He was appointed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham as District Attorney of Bernalillo County in January 2023. This year Bregman was honored when voters elected him to continue serving the residents of Bernalillo County.

As a proud graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, Bregman has spent his career fighting for New Mexicans, practicing both criminal and civil law. Bregman previously served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Second Judicial District, Deputy State Auditor for New Mexico, and served on the Albuquerque City Council. He is also former Chair of the Crime Analysis and Policy Partnership for the Governor and former Chairman of the New Mexico Racing Commission. In May 2023, the Governor appointed Bregman Chairman of the Organized Crime Commission.  In June, he was also appointed by the Governor to the Law Enforcement Standards and Training Council.

With extensive legal experience and community leadership, District Attorney Bregman brings a fresh perspective to the criminal justice system. He is dedicated to relentlessly pursuing justice and safety for those in Bernalillo County. 

At the 2nd Judicial District attorneys office, We seek out the best talent for our leadership. Here are just a few of our highly qualified attorneys and professionals, working for you to make our community a safer place.

Natalie Lyon

Chief Deputy District Attorney

Natalie Lyon has spent her entire legal career seeking justice at the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office, beginning as a volunteer law student intern. Before being promoted to Chief Deputy, she was a longtime supervising Deputy in the Major Crimes Division.

She has tried numerous high-profile cases and has also secured convictions in hundreds of other felony cases. Natalie frequently trains local law enforcement and fellow prosecutors on a variety of topics.

Joshua Boone

Chief Deputy District Attorney

Josh Boone’s family is originally from Mississippi and he was fortunate enough to live overseas growing up in India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. He moved to Albuquerque after attending high school at the Fountain Valley School in Colorado. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, and also received his BA in Political Science from the University of New Mexico.  Josh began his career with the Public Defender’s Office before opening a private practice with an emphasis in criminal law. 

Josh has been with the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office since 2017, where he led the Metropolitan Division as Deputy District Attorney. Currently, he serves as Chief Deputy District Attorney for Bernalillo County.

Nancy Laflin

Communications Director

Prior to joining the Bernalillo County District Attorney's office, Nancy Laflin was an award-winning
television news reporter and anchor.

She has more than two decades of experience investigating and covering stories throughout New Mexico. Her work has included all aspects of the criminal justice system. She is from New Mexico and is passionate about making the community a safer place.

 

Jason Greenlee

Chief Deputy District Attorney, General Counsel

Jason Greenlee grew up in Albuquerque. He has worked as a prosecutor in the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office for over a decade prosecuting all types of felony cases.

After serving as General Counsel for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for the last three years, he returned to the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office to serve as the General Counsel. 

Jason Greenlee

Chief Deputy District Attorney, General Counsel

Jason Greenlee grew up in Albuquerque. He has worked as a prosecutor in the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office for over a decade prosecuting all types of felony cases.

After serving as General Counsel for the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for the last three years, he returned to the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office to serve as the General Counsel. 

Victoria LeBlanc

Deputy District Attorney, Policy & Planning

Victoria LeBlanc serves as the liaison for State Legislative, Bernalillo County, and City of Albuquerque Governmental Affairs. As a native New Mexican, Victoria has worked with local and national officials for over a decade. She graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico School of Law and was a Child and Family Justice Scholar. 

Prior to working as a leader at the District Attorney’s Office, Victoria prosecuted DWI and Domestic Violence cases for the Second Judicial District Attorney and served as the Attorney Commissioner for the New Mexico Gaming Control Board.

Andrea Martinez

District Office Manager

Andrea has over 20 years experience in state government with an emphasis in finance and procurement.

Her state government experience includes seven years at the Department of Cultural Affairs, six years with the Department of Workforce Solutions, and eight years with the Department of Information Technology.

Andrea received her Bachelor's of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico and her Master's of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from New Mexico Highlands University.