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Michael D. Bustamante is a Ct. App. J. based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1974) and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1974) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. Michael D. Bustamante is a lawyer practicing appeals, appellate practice
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Michael practices in Albuquerque, NM
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Albuquerque 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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