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Los Alamos County Probate Judge

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

Perry C. Klare has been Los Alamos County probate judge since his appointment in January 2024 and runs a solo law practice after seven years with the public defender's office. He emphasizes clear, accessible help for grieving families settling estates.

Sources: losalamosnm.gov2