Atty. Joel Murray Sauer

Atty. Joel Murray Sauer

Joel Murray Sauer is a lawyer practicing property remediation, solid waste management, underground storage tanks and 3 other areas of law. Joel received a M.A. degree from Naval War College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

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About Joel Murray Sauer at a glance

Joel Murray Sauer is a criminal defense, real estate, and environmental attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (Inactive) (1990), Maryland U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1994), and Texas (1996). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1989) and Naval War College (M.A. New, 1985). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joel Murray Sauer is a lawyer practicing property remediation, solid waste management, underground storage tanks and 3 other areas of law
  • Joel received a M.A. degree from Naval War College in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Joel practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Murray Sauer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Murray Sauer 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

Practicing law in New Mexico. Legal matters in New Mexico are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Fe are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Mexico state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Mexico 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 New Mexico courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Murray Sauer

Where is Joel Murray Sauer's law office located?
Joel Murray Sauer's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Murray Sauer handle?
Joel Murray Sauer focuses on criminal defense, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Joel Murray Sauer practiced law?
Joel Murray Sauer has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joel Murray Sauer go to law school?
Joel Murray Sauer earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (M.A. New, 1985).
How can I contact Joel Murray Sauer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1989
M.A. New
Naval War College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

New Mexico (Inactive)
Admitted: 1990
Maryland U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1994
Texas
Admitted: 1996

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