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Samantha K. DuMond

Criminal defense Attorney at Phoenix, AZ

5.0   22 reviews
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 2014
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Samantha

Learn Samantha’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    75%
    Criminal Defense work in Maricopa County, Pima County, and Yavapai County for all felony matters

    10 years

  2. Business
    15%
    Our firm represents multiple bail bond businesses in the valley and assist with bail forfeiture proceedings and appeals.

    10 years

  3. Appeals
    10%
    Appeals and Post Conviction Relief

    10 years

Samantha is the founding attorney of DuMond Law, PLLC. Her passion for the legal field started at an early age and has grown stronger over past decades. “I believe in serving the under served and giving a voice to those who are not being heard. Every one should be able to afford the legal representation of their choosing and have the best possible legal defense regardless of their past or current situations.”

Samantha’s education began in upstate New York where she was born and raised the small town of Amsterdam.   Amsterdam was not known for having a high graduation rate. However, she beat the odds when she graduated from high school with honors at the age of 16. She continued on to major in Business Management at the University of Phoenix earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management while also earning an Associate’s Degree from Schenectady County Community College in Aviation Science. A few years younger than most of her peers, Samantha began law school in the Fall of 2010. She participated in an accelerated program and graduated cum laude from Phoenix School of Law (now called Arizona Summit School of Law) in downtown Phoenix, Arizona in the Fall of 2012.  Smantha was later recruited to come back to the school as an Adjunct Law Professor. 

During law school, Samantha was a Managing Editor of Law Review, participated in a Summer Abroad program studying International Criminal Law with Creighton University School of Law, and volunteered with the Arizona Justice Project at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Samantha received various CALI awards for excellence in Evidence and Civil Procedure. Aside from her rigorous course schedule and studies, Samantha also worked full time as a contracted Law Clerk for a Trust & Estates Firm, a Criminal Defense Firm, and a Civil Litigation Firm. She also worked part time as a Bail Bond Agent on the weekends.

After graduating from law school and passing the Bar in February of 2013, Samantha’s husband was activated as part of the Army Reserves. Samantha continued to work as a contracted Law Clerk with firms in the Valley while she stayed home to be with her newborn son. When her husband returned, Samantha finished her license application and started DuMond Law, PLLC in April of 2014.

During her time as a practicing attorney, Samantha has been a fighter in the court room and an advocate for her clients. Nothing holds her back from being in the courtroom and being available to her clients. She has since had three more children and was still practicing and managing DuMond Law throughout the pregnancies. Her office is filled with pictures of her adorable family and the walls are adorned with certificates of her accomplishments.

Samantha was also an Adjunct Law Professor at Arizona Summit Law School from 2016 to 2018 teaching Post Conviction Relief and running the Post Conviction Relief Clinic and the Veteran's Legal Clinic where she was able to teach third year law students how to assist Clients with their legal needs. 

She is a firm believer that with enough support and guidance, anyone can achieve their goals if they set their mind to believe in themselves. As a lawyer, Samantha is there to provide the support and guidance through any legal battle to help her clients reach their goals for their future. She believes that the struggles her clients are in today is developing the strength they need for tomorrow.

When Samantha is not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping, swimming, and browsing Pinterest for new recipes to cook.  

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Reviews

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Posted by Jason | September 6, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Great criminal defences lawyer
Did an excellent job with my case . No jail time. And excellent payment plan which made it all possible afford. Great firm. Thank you Samantha Jonathan and Cody for all your work.
Posted by Gayle | October 2, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
The Very Best!
My son’s defense council misrepresented him which resulted in his lengthy prison sentence. Luckily, we were able to obtain council from Ms. DuMond and her associates. Consequently, his sentence was substantially reduced. I can’t thank this team enough for helping us. They were courteous, efficient, and most of all caring. We were kept abreast of all things important. We were treated with dignity and the biggest difference is that they played a major part in helping to change a man’s life. Thank you all so very much!
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Posted by Janet | June 12, 2020
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Auto accident
I apoligize for using Samanthas dite again. But could not enter Mohamads site for some reason. He did an excellent with my auto accident case, and as I said before would recommend them.
Posted by Lauren | January 28, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful Work. Fabulous Attention to Detail. Efficient like Crazy
I hired Samantha to see over my drug case and not only was she there for every single court date, she had a well thought out plan for my sentencing. She created an amazing summary that my judge actually commented on and applauded her for. She always kept me in the loop with her strategies and kept me up to de And completely kept me up to date via text and email about all up coming court dates. She was Affordable, compassionate, loving and efficient. I highly recommend her to everyone in any sticky situation.
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Response from Samantha DuMond May 18, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure getting to know you and I look forward to seeing your many life achievements.
Posted by Lorraine | January 8, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Best attorney
Samantha is a very good attorney, a very friendly helpful staff. Kept us well informed and included in process. Would recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney.
Posted by Monica | November 19, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Will put her heart and soul into fighting for you!
Samantha is amazing! My Husband and I were referred to her by Jonathan Edgar who was incarcerated with my Husband and helping him with his case. Just when we thought we had exhausted all efforts to get my Husbands case the attention it needed (wrongfully convicted) He found a major flaw that other Attorneys neglected to find and helped him file a petition and actually got my Husband back into court which is where Samantha came in. She is very professional and you can see that she truly cares! Since she has been working on his case, she has also found many issues. She is so passionate about getting my Husband home to me as soon as possible. She's continued to do everything in her power to list facts as to in the injustices done in his case. It has been a long drawn out process since his case went back to court and she continues to fight hard for him and might I add hasn't asked me for a penny since my initial payment. My husband and I appreciate her and Jonathan so much. His case would not have made it this far if it wasn't for them! No matter how things play out going forward, I'll always know she did everything she could possibly do. And no matter what, with all she's already done, he will definitely be home much sooner that I ever could have anticipated.
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Response from Samantha DuMond December 30, 2019
Monica! Thank you so much for this review. You are absolutely right that I will continue to do everything I can to get him home as early as we can.
Posted by Marla | September 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Filing Deed Documents with the Court
I needed to file court documents to correct my deed after the death of my spouse. After a brief phone call, Samantha prepared the documents for my signature and filed them with the County Recorder's Office.
Posted by Larry | August 12, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Thank you!
Dear Samantha, I wanted to personally thank you for all you have done & accomplished for me. Your professional work ethic, exceptional legal knowledge & genuine concern made all the difference in my case being overall successful. I will always be grateful for your expertise, tenacity & guidance. Your & your team’s ability to see the big picture, strategize & display a strong defense while representing me was outstanding. My family has commented many times how grateful and thankful they are that we had you & your in depth knowledge & wisdom in handling my case. Respectfully, Larry &Family
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Posted by Rickey | August 1, 2019
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Best Attorney Ever
Samantha knows the law. She took my case the same day and had my warrent squashed super fast. She worked with my down payment and monthly payments. She also took time and traveled to Yuma twice and her specifics on my particular case were legit and she got me the best plea I could have not asked for a better one. If you have a criminal legal issue Samantha DuMond is the best.. Thank You DuMond Law!!!
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Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2018
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Defence Lawyer samanth Dumond's
she was cool and collective and she defended me with respect she is a smart lawyer I wish I had her when all this mess started. now I can live a happy life as a senior citizen I thank her law firm and summit law school and the V.A. for making this possible! thank you and happy holidays MR Robert
Posted by Jason | July 26, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Fantastic Attorney!!!
I have used Samantha for many different issues, she communicates very well with her clients and does not leave it to the paralegal to talk to me. Samantha has fair pricing and great representation.
Posted by Darrel | July 24, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Best business lawyer we've had!
My company has now used Samantha Dumond as a lawyer for our Bail Bond Company for the last 1.5 years. We made the switch from another lawyer because that one just seemed to go thru the paces and never really tried new or aggressive arguments to try and benefit us. When we switched, Mrs Dumond was everything we'd hoped for. Not only did she find new and creative ways to bring existing case law into play on our various cases but she successfully argued many new types of situations and how they could closely correlate or just show enough prejudice that we were saved tens of thousands of dollars. I highly recommend her for any Bail Bond Company looking for the best lawyer in our niche! Even though I wish I could afford to just hire her for us, instead!
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Posted by Janet | April 27, 2018
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Bond Forfeiture Case
I am very pleased with the service provided by Samantha Dumond. She is knowledgeable,prompt at returning phone calls, and she went above and explaining procedures in our bond forfeiture case.
Posted by Josh | April 4, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Outstanding in Bond Forfeiture Court
Samantha Dumond handles all of my bond forfeiture court appearances. I am a Bail bond agency owner and have been using her services for years. She has argued over 100 cases for my company. On numerous occasions, she has went above and beyond with her arguments to obtain end results in my favor. These can sometimes be very difficult arguments, however, Samantha Dumond never fails to impress me with her success rate. I will continue using her for all of my legal needs as she is very experienced in bond forfeitures, and civil law as I often use her expertise for both!
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Posted by Daniel | June 14, 2017
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Thank you for everything!
Words can't express the gratitude that I have for Samantha. She helped me with my situation and because of her work, the results exceeded my expectations. Thanks again!
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent
Highly recommended. Samantha and DuMond Law are top notch. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. If you need an excellent defense lawyer, Attorney DuMond is definitely one of the best. She is knowledgeable, professional, and she was personally invested.
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Recommendations
I hired Samantha July of 2016, she helped my get my petty charges dismissed, I'm very grateful for her, she explains what everything means so that your on the same page, she offers great advise, she empathic, understanding, kind-hearted & always willing to help. I would definitely refer her to family members and friends, and hope to become an excellent defense attorney just like her.
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Posted by Carol | August 26, 2015
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Huge thank you!
I needed help with forming a living trust. Chris and Samantha were very helpful and answered all of my questions. I now can rest easy knowing that my family will be protected in the event that I may die. Thank you so much DuMond Law for all your help
Posted by Carol | August 15, 2015
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| Consulted Attorney
Very Pleased
Chris and Samantha were great. I had a lot of questions and Chris was able to answer them for me. They really care about their clients, and go out of their way to help them. Thank you DuMond Law.
Posted by Larry | August 10, 2015
Thank you so much!
Hi Samantha, I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you so much! I don't think I've ever told you how much I appreciate all that your law firm has done for my family and I. Ever since day one you've been there for us. Thank you so so much! My family and I are completely satisfied with everything you've done for us! And especially my daughter! What you did for her was the icing on the cake. Her being able to stay at home with my wife and my son make every day tolerable for me. You're awesome Sam! Thanks again!
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 200-300 per hour
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Post Conviction Relief Adjunct Professor
  • Arizona Summit Law School
  • 2016 - Present
  • Managing Attorney
  • DuMond Law, PLLC
  • 2014 - Present
  • Rule 38 Limited Practice Student/ Law Clerk
  • Marc J. Victor, PC
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Law Clerk
  • Self-Employed Law Clerk
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Law Clerk
  • Gorman & Jones, PLC
  • 2010 - 2012
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Education

  • Arizona Summit Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2012
  • University of Phoenix
  • BS - Bachelor of Science in Business Management
  • 2010
  • Schenectady County Community College
  • Associate of Science in Aviation Science
  • 2008

Legal Cases

  • State v. BG - CR2016-117306
  • Case Dismissed in Full

Associations

  • American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Elite Lawyer
  • Elite Lawyers of America
  • 2020
  • Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix
  • Expertise
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyer
  • Expertise
  • 2019
  • Top Lawyer
  • North Valley Magazine
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyer
  • Expertise
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyer
  • Expertise
  • 2016
  • Excellence for the Future Award in Contracts
  • CALI
  • 2011
  • Excellence for the Future Award in Evidence
  • CALI
  • 2011
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Arizona Supreme Court Rules Committee
  • Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure - Rule 7
  • 2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (5)
Given (4)
Endorse Samantha
Unknown Attorney | Jan 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Samantha is a great attorney that truly cares about her clients. I have worked with and for Samantha on many cases in multiple areas of law, including criminal defense, appeals, and bond forfeiture proceedings. Never afraid to accept a challenge, Samantha is passionate about learning new areas of the law. Samantha's knowledge of the law, legal writing ability, and creativity in legal strategy are some of her greatest strengths as an attorney. Samantha is not someone that will simply accepts the status quo; instead, she will fight for a result that makes sense and is not afraid to incite change to reach that result. I see Samantha as a great attorney, mentor, and friend."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 27
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Samantha knows the law and is very intelligent in representing clients. She is well-rounded and shows compassion to clients. She manages the firm very well and provides outstanding representation."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Samantha recently on a top-tier bond forfeiture hearing. Samantha is nothing but professional, capable, communicative, and with the requisite legal acumen to represent anybody in such a forum. It was our pleasure to work with her office and with Samantha."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Samantha DuMond for about 4 years now. She was first a gracious boss, then a valued business partner, and all along the way she became a lifelong friend. Samantha is a self-starter. From business actitivies to all different areas of law, she lets nothing get in her way to learning a new area, fully understanding it, and providing quality representation. I have seen her handle probate matters, criminal defense matters, family law matters, civil matters, appellate matters, post conviction relief matters, and bond forfeitures. Her willingness to learn so many areas of law is grounded in her desire to help people in need. Samantha’s knowledge of the law is great, but her heart to help people is greater. When the law is not written in a way that makes the most sense, Samantha doesn’t just accept that, but instead she takes action to change and improve the law. She is an advocate for veterans, a leader in the field for bond forfeitures, and I am honored to work alongside her."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Samantha is dedicated to her clients, and passionate about her work. I have sent numerous referrals to her office and highly recommend her firm."
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