About
Mr. Szantho was born in Eastern Hungary in a town called Debrecen. His father was a world class runner and his mother was an elite level gymnast. Mr. Szantho’s parents decided to immigrate to the United States in the early 1980’s. After leaving Hungary the Szantho family decided to settle in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mr. Szantho was in second grade at the time. He attended EJ Martinez elementary school followed by DeVargas Junior High School then later Santa Fe High School. After graduating from Santa Fe High School, Mr. Szantho attended the University of New Mexico on an activity scholarship. He was also a member of the men’s gymnastics team, which was ranked number one in the country during his freshman and sophomore years. During his junior year Mr. Szantho applied and was accepted to the University of New Mexico School of Law through their early admissions program. Upon receiving his Bachelors degree in History and Political science Mr. Szantho immediately began the study of law.
Mr. Szantho had always been intrigued by the Law and the drama that unfolds in the courtroom. The curiosity and intrigue of the courtroom led Mr. Szantho to focus his law education on litigation and courtroom practice. After graduation from law school Mr. Szantho went to work for the First Judicial District Attorney’s office, where for three years he prosecuted cases ranging from DWI to attempted murder and everything in between. This type of courtroom experience at the District Attorney’s office gave him the confidence and the knowledge to take a chance and leave the District Attorney’s office and open his own practice.
Mr. Szantho founded the Szantho Law Firm, P.C. in 2007 and has focused his practice to include criminal defense as well as personal injury. Since that time he has represented hundreds of clients with a variety of issues. Never one to shy away from the courtroom, Mr. Szantho represents his clients in a vigorous professional manner. Mr. Szantho takes pride in the fact that he is able to help his clients through some of the toughest times in their lives, and looks forward to helping many more clients in the future.