Atty. John Michael Orton
Mr. John Michael Orton is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil rights, administrative law and 4 other areas of law.
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About John Michael Orton at a glance
John Michael Orton is a criminal defense, employment, civil rights, government, and military attorney based in El Paso, Texas. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1979) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Dis (1994). Educated at Lewis And Clark College - Northwestern School of Law (J.D., 1979) and George Washington University School of Law (—). Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Michael Orton is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil rights, administrative law and 4 other areas of law
- John received a degree from George Washington University School of Law, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in El Paso, TX
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John Michael Orton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Orton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
John Michael Orton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Michael Orton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Michael Orton is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Texas →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John Michael Orton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
John Michael Orton is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in El Paso are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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