The John Day Law Office, LLC | Santa Fe, New Mexico

The John Day Law Office, LLC provides criminal defense, civil litigation, and civil rights representation throughout New Mexico, with particular focus on northern communities including Los Alamos, Taos, and Raton. Founded by Harvard and UNM-educated attorney John W. Day, the firm handles everything from white-collar crimes and homicides to personal injury and employment disputes, with a track record including a $1.5 million jury verdict.

About

The John Day Law Office, LLC, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides criminal defense, civil litigation, and civil rights representation throughout the state, with particular focus on northern New Mexico communities including Los Alamos, Taos, and Raton.

John W. Day is an attorney with deep roots in the Santa Fe legal community. He earned his education at Harvard University and the University of New Mexico, and before establishing his current practice, served as a partner in one of Santa Fe's oldest and largest law firms. He has built a reputation as a dedicated and thorough advocate who combines careful case preparation with compassionate client service.

In criminal defense, the office handles the full spectrum of state charges, from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Day represents clients facing white collar crime allegations, homicide and violent crime charges, vehicular homicide, domestic violence matters, DWI charges, and juvenile and Children, Youth and Families Department cases. He also advises professionals—physicians, attorneys, and business executives—navigating criminal investigations, and addresses national security clearance issues that may arise from legal proceedings. Day has served as a special prosecutor appointed to handle complex criminal matters.

The firm's civil litigation practice centers on personal injury, wrongful death, and employment disputes. Day emphasizes establishing close working relationships with clients, focusing on their specific interests while maintaining cost-effective representation and responsive service. In 2016, he and co-counsel secured a jury verdict of $1.5 million in a case involving fraud and breach of duty claims against an employer. He has also negotiated multiple settlements reaching into the six and seven figures.

Day represents clients who have experienced government misconduct, including whistleblower retaliation, injuries or deaths involving law enforcement, false arrest, and constitutional rights violations. He also takes on matters that blend civil and criminal elements, offering creative resolution strategies for clients who are witnesses, crime victims, or businesses subject to criminal or quasi-criminal investigation.

The firm's approach rests on three core commitments: effective and affordable representation, precise and efficient service, and clear communication with clients. Day provides ongoing expert analysis and commentary on significant legal developments and high-profile cases, contributing to public understanding of the criminal justice system.

Overview compiled from the firm's website