About
Michelle M. Warren is the attorney behind Michelle Warren Law, LLC in Taos, New Mexico. She is a criminal defense trial lawyer with more than 30 years of experience and represents clients facing DUI or DWI charges and other criminal legal problems. Her practice also includes cannabis business consulting and guardian ad litem and kinship matters. She focuses on helping clients understand their legal options and develop a practical plan for moving forward.
Warren attended the University of New Mexico School of Law, where her training included work in a criminal law clinic. That experience introduced her to the practical demands of criminal defense and the need for legal services for people facing the justice system. She has continued to build on that foundation through extensive advocacy and trial training, including programs focused on criminal defense, cross-examination, client-centered representation, technology, and child advocacy.
Warren’s criminal defense work centers on case strategy, factual investigation, legal analysis, and courtroom advocacy. She also advises cannabis businesses facing compliance questions or alleged violations involving stores, delivery services, manufacturing facilities, and cultivation operations. Her business consulting work includes assistance with negotiations and contracts connected to buying, operating, and growing cannabis businesses. In guardian ad litem and kinship matters, she applies the same emphasis on clear communication and careful preparation.
Michelle M. Warren has built her practice around criminal defense trial work and direct client service. Her experience allows her to explain complicated legal issues in practical terms and help clients assess available options at stressful moments. Whether addressing criminal charges, cannabis compliance, business agreements, or family-related court responsibilities, she emphasizes informed decision making, preparation, and a focused strategy based on the facts and legal issues presented.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Michelle Warren Law, LLC
- Member, State Bar of New Mexico
- Member, National College for DUI Defense
Licensed State
- New Mexico
Awards & Badges


- DUI & DWI
- Cannabis Law
- Contracts & Agreements




