Attorney Tony Naro
Owner of Naro Law, PLLC

I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Sam Lacer for over a decade. As a criminal defense attorney based in Nashua, I have relied on Sam’s investigative expertise in some of my most challenging cases, including those involving homicide, felony assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, and serious drug charges.

Sam’s investigative work is thorough, insightful, and consistently outstanding. She approaches each case with professionalism, determination, and a sharp eye for the details that can make all the difference. Beyond traditional investigative work, Sam has also produced compelling sentencing mitigation packages that have had a real and meaningful impact on the outcomes of my cases. Most importantly, Sam cares about my clients and is as invested in the outcome of their case as I am.

Sam is a true professional who has earned my complete trust and highest recommendation. If you need a private investigator who is experienced, passionate, and truly committed to her work, Sam Lacer is the person to call.

Attorney Amanda Henderson
Former New Hampshire Public Defender

I couldn’t recommend Sam Lacer highly enough as an investigator. No case is too big or too small for Sam to dedicate her time and attention to detail. She is thoughtful and intentional in her approach to dealing with different cases and different clients. Sam has the ability to be straightforward when she needs to be, while still showing compassion and empathy to clients, witnesses, and her colleagues.  In the seven years we worked together, I relied on Sam heavily when I needed investigative support. Whether it was trying to track down decade-old records, locate and interview witnesses, or help me digest discovery, Sam was always quick to respond, communicative, and reliable.

Attorney Emily Roberts
Former New Hampshire Public Defender

I worked with Samantha as a new lawyer many moons ago. Even though she was fairly new herself, she stood out with her initiative, confidence, and organization. She never settled to simply wait to be told what to do. She took it upon herself to understand the goal and figure out creative ways to help achieve that goal. She was the absolute best team player – in that she could handle her own but helped everyone else along the way. Samantha is proactive, organized, and communicative. She is a creative thinker and will be able to assist you in not only executing what you need done but coming up with a great plan. She has the experience and passion to be the best of the best! 10/10

Mary Hawkes
Director of Client Services and Investigators at New Hampshire Public Defender

I have had the pleasure of working with Investigator Sam Lacer for over 11 years as her supervisor at New Hampshire Public Defender. Sam is proactive, dependable, organized, and persistent. She cares about her clients, their families, and their cases.  During her time at New Hampshire Public Defender, Sam has been the lead or sole investigator on every type of charge we defended, from juvenile cases to homicides. Sam can be trusted with the most serious and complicated cases, and I recommend her whole heartedly!

Attorney Eleftheria Keans
New Hampshire Public Defender

I have worked with Sam many times for over nine years, and her investigative work is excellent! Interviewing witnesses, collecting and documenting evidence, helping me to organize and review documents – it’s all high quality work. Sam also is great to have on your team because she is collaborative and efficient and brings her own suggestions and ideas based on her years of experience. I highly recommend Sam for all your investigative needs!

Attorney Seth Dobieski
Naro Law, PLLC

Samantha Lacer is one of the best investigators I have had the pleasure of working with. Samantha is a reliable, diligent, patient, and responsive investigator. Her work is thorough and detailed, and she is very easy to work with. Samantha is a must-have on cases on all aspects. I highly recommend Samantha!

Attorney Sarah Rothman

I have been a criminal defense lawyer for 18 years. Investigation work is critical to my practice, and it’s important that I work with investigators I can trust. I can trust Sam. She is an outstanding investigator. Sam is skilled at both case investigation and sentencing mitigation work. Her work is detailed and prompt. She communicates well. She cares about the clients. I have worked with Sam on serious felony cases and look forward to continuing to work with Sam to achieve great results for our clients.

Attorney Kyle Robidas 
Of Counsel at Devine Millimet & Branch

Sam is the Gold Standard for private investigators and produces fantastic results. I am a trial attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire with over a decade of criminal defense experience. Sam is phenomenal to work with, she is incredibly responsive, she is meticulous about the quality of her work, and cares about her cases. She is also someone who produces fantastic results because she is easy to talk to for witnesses and very thoughtful about what needs to be done in a case. I trust that when I hire Sam my clients are getting a bargain and I know from experience, time and time again, that she is more than fair with her billing. Sam is professional, experienced, a person of integrity, and a skilled investigator that I always want on my team.

M.P.
Client

I had the opportunity to work with Samantha during a very difficult and complex legal situation, and I cannot recommend her highly enough as a private investigator.

From the beginning, Samantha demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism, attention to detail, and investigative skill. She carefully reviewed extensive case materials, evidence, and background information and approached every aspect of the investigation with a thoughtful and methodical mindset. It was clear that she has significant experience in criminal defense investigations and understands how to identify important facts that others might overlook.

What stood out most was how thorough she was in her research and analysis. She took the time to dig deeply into records, timelines, witness statements, and investigative leads while maintaining a high level of objectivity and professionalism. Her ability to organize complex information, identify inconsistencies, and communicate findings clearly made a meaningful difference during a very stressful time.

Beyond her technical expertise, Samantha genuinely cares about the people she works with. She treated my situation with respect and without judgment, and it was clear that she was committed to making sure the facts were carefully examined. Her work reflected the level of professionalism and investigative discipline that attorneys rely on when building a strong defense.

For anyone looking for a private investigator, criminal defense investigator, or professional investigative services, I would strongly recommend Samantha and Lacer Investigations. Her integrity, diligence, and professionalism truly set her apart.