Atty. Mitchel S. Burns

Atty. Mitchel S. Burns

Mitchel S. Burns is a lawyer practicing adoption, child custody, civil defense and 17 other areas of law.

Farmington Farmington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Mitchel S. Burns at a glance

Mitchel S. Burns is a Member based in Farmington, New Mexico. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2003) and New Mexico (2005). Educated at University of Denver J.D. (—) and New Mexico State University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Farmington, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mitchel S. Burns is a lawyer practicing adoption, child custody, civil defense and 17 other areas of law
  • Mitchel received a B.S. degree from New Mexico State University, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Mitchel practices in Farmington, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Mitchel S. Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mitchel S. Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

Mitchel S. Burns is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Mexico →

Personal Injury

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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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.

Mitchel S. Burns is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Mexico →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Mitchel S. Burns is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Mexico →

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 Farmington 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 Mitchel S. Burns

Where is Mitchel S. Burns's law office located?
Mitchel S. Burns's law practice is located in Farmington, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mitchel S. Burns handle?
Mitchel S. Burns focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Mitchel S. Burns practiced law?
Mitchel S. Burns has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Mitchel S. Burns go to law school?
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Education

University of Denver J.D.
- In Progress
New Mexico State University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2003
New Mexico
Admitted: 2005

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