Atty. Michael Steven Pleters

Atty. Michael Steven Pleters

Mr. Michael Steven Pleters is a lawyer practicing immigration discrimination, criminal law.

Las Cruces Las Cruces 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Michael Steven Pleters is an INS Off. of the Dist. Coun. based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and immigration. Admitted to practice in New York Texas Western District Court New Mexico District Court (1993) and Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (1994). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1992) and Columbia University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Las Cruces, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Steven Pleters is a lawyer practicing immigration discrimination, criminal law
  • Michael Steven received a A.B. degree from Columbia University, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael Steven practices in Las Cruces, NM

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Michael Steven Pleters's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Immigration 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 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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Where is Michael Steven Pleters's law office located?
Michael Steven Pleters's law practice is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Steven Pleters handle?
Michael Steven Pleters focuses on criminal defense, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Michael Steven Pleters practiced law?
Michael Steven Pleters has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael Steven Pleters go to law school?
Michael Steven Pleters earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1992
Columbia University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York Texas Western District Court New Mexico District Court
Admitted: 1993
Texas Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1994

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