Atty. Michael L. Stout
Training Director, 1979-1983, Death Penalty Defense Coordinator, 1979-1983, and District Public Defender, 1978-1983, New Mexico Public Defender Department. National Criminal Defense College, 1983—; National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1983—; NITA One-Day Workshops on Jury Selection, 1999-2000; Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, 1988-1991; Loyola Death Penalty Center, 1989; Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, San Diego, 1992-1999; New Mexico Public Defender Department, 1984-1993; Western Trial Advocacy Institute, Laramie, WY, 1991-1996; Law Education Institute, Vail, Co., 1989-1999.
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About Michael L. Stout at a glance
Michael L. Stout is a Member based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, practicing at Law Offices of Michael L. Stout. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1976) and U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1976) and University of New Mexico (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chaves County. Serands clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Training Director, 1979-1983, Death Penalty Defense Coordinator, 1979-1983, and District Public Defender, 1978-1983, New Mexico Public Defender Department
- National Criminal Defense College, 1983—
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1983—
- NITA One-Day Workshops on Jury Selection, 1999-2000
- Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, 1988-1991
- Loyola Death Penalty Center, 1989
- Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy, San Diego, 1992-1999
- New Mexico Public Defender Department, 1984-1993
- Western Trial Advocacy Institute, Laramie, WY, 1991-1996
- Law Education Institute, Vail, Co., 1989-1999
- Member, Chair, New Mexico Supreme Court Criminal Rules Committee, 2002
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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.
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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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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 Las Cruces 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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