Atty. Michael Hugh Carlin

Michael Hugh Carlin is a lawyer practicing deferred action for childhood arrivals, applications for lawful permanent resident status -"green card" status, applications for u.s. citizenship and 18 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor 25 yrs experience 25 year

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Michael Hugh Carlin is a Member based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Law Office of Michael Carlin PLLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2001) and Michigan (2009). Educated at Pennsylvania State University B.A. General Arts and Sciences, Spanish minor Pennsylvania State University B.A. General Arts and Sciences, Spanish minor University of Michigan (M.A. University, 2007) and University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2001). Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Michael Hugh Carlin is a lawyer practicing deferred action for childhood arrivals, applications for lawful permanent resident status -"green card" status, applications for u.s. citizenship and 18 other areas of law
Michael received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University, and has been licensed for 25 years
Michael practices at Law Office of Michael Carlin PLLC in Ann Arbor, MI

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Michael Hugh Carlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Hugh Carlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Asylum & Refugee

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Where is Michael Hugh Carlin's law office located?

Michael Hugh Carlin's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The firm is Law Office of Michael Carlin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Michael Hugh Carlin handle?

Michael Hugh Carlin focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.

How long has Michael Hugh Carlin practiced law?

Michael Hugh Carlin has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.

Where did Michael Hugh Carlin go to law school?

Michael Hugh Carlin earned their education at (M.A. University, 2007); (J.D., 2001).

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Practice Areas

Applications for lawful permanent resident status -'green card' status Applications for U.S. Citizenship Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Appeals of Immigration Court decisions Appeals of USCIS decisions Applications for asylum Applications for Employment Authorization Applications for U.S. passports / proving U.S. citizenship Applications under the Violence against Women Act -VAWA Cancellation Of Removal Consular Processing at U.S. Consulates throughout the world Criminal Law Defense against allegations of abandonment of permanent resident status Immigration & Naturalization International Law Petitions for alien relatives and fiances / fiancees Petitions to Remove Conditions on Residence Representation in Immigration Court Requests for immigration bonds Temporary Protected Status Waivers of Inadmissibility

Education

M.A. University

Pennsylvania State University B.A. General Arts and Sciences, Spanish minor Pennsylvania State University B.A. General Arts and Sciences, Spanish minor University of Michigan

- 2007

J.D.

University of North Carolina School of Law

- 2001

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

Admitted: 2001

Michigan

Admitted: 2009

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