Michelle Marie Warren

Michelle Marie Warren

Native American Criminal Defense Trial Attorney with 30+ years of experience leading hundreds of bench trials and jury trials with 6- and 12-person juries

MICHELLE WARREN LAW LLC

710D Paseo Del Paseo Sur Suite 340
Taos, NM 87571

Phone: 575-758-4536

Website: michellewarrenlaw.com

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About Michelle Marie Warren

Native American Criminal Defense Trial Attorney with 30+ years of experience leading hundreds of bench trials and jury trials with 6- and 12-person juries. Provide legal advice and representation for virtually every kind of charge from petty misdemeanors to serious felonies at all stages of criminal proceedings, such as grand jury proceedings and preliminary hearings, initial appearance, bond arraignments, plea negotiations, sentencing, driving under the influence (DUI, DWI) and all other criminal court procedures and appearances. Civil trial practice includes two 12-person jury trials, one as Plaintiff counsel and one as Defendant counsel; prevailed on both. Seven years as Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and Youth Attorney for the State of New Mexico Eighth Judicial District Court representing Taos County. Prior leadership includes CJA Panel Attorney for the United States District Court, District of New Mexico, and 15 years as a Public Defender for the State of New Mexico encompassing representation for a wide range of serious felonies. Attended numerous respected Trial Practice Institutes, each 10 days or more in duration, and a 2.5 day NITA Trial Skills Training specific to Abuse and Neglect Proceedings. Strengths include the ability to work well under pressure with others as demonstrated by having tried a multitude of serious felony cases with at least 30 different attorneys.


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