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About Michael D. Cleaves at a glance
Michael D. Cleaves is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Statesville, North Carolina. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2000) and North Carolina (2004). Educated at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (J.D., 2000) and Appalachian State University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Statesville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael D. Cleaves is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Appalachian State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Michael practices in Statesville, NC
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Michael D. Cleaves's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Cleaves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Cleaves is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael D. Cleaves is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael D. Cleaves is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael D. Cleaves is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael D. Cleaves is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Statesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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