Atty. John Michael Orton

Atty. John Michael Orton

Mr. John Michael Orton is a lawyer practicing criminal, civil rights, administrative law and 4 other areas of law.

El Paso El Paso 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (915) 229-5077 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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Military Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Orton

Where is John Michael Orton's law office located?
John Michael Orton's law practice is located in El Paso, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Orton handle?
John Michael Orton focuses on criminal defense, employment, civil rights, government, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Michael Orton practiced law?
John Michael Orton has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Michael Orton go to law school?
John Michael Orton earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (—).
How can I contact John Michael Orton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis And Clark College - Northwestern School of Law
- 1979
George Washington University School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1979
Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Dis
Admitted: 1994

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