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Michael D. Cleaves

Michael D. Cleaves is the distinguished founder of The Law Office of Michael D. Cleaves, PLLC in Statesville, North Carolina. With over two decades of experience, he employs a strategic, results-driven approach to criminal defense, personal injury, and workplace accident cases. A graduate of UNC School of Law (2000), Mr. Cleaves is renowned for his skilled negotiation with insurance firms and prosecutors. He is committed to personalized service and, as a fluent Spanish speaker, effectively bridges language barriers to advocate for diverse clients across Iredell, Davie, and Alexander counties.

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Men are not immune from being domestic violence victims
Men are not immune from being domestic violence victims
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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2023

When talk of domestic violence comes up in North Carolina and elsewhere, the first image that often comes to mind is that of a battered woman. The truth is that…

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Can a DUI affect your financial aid?
Can a DUI affect your financial aid?
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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2023

Many North Carolina college students rely on financial aid to pay tuition. Unfortunately, just one bad decision could be enough to ruin a student’s chances of getting the aid they…

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What is the First Step Act?
What is the First Step Act?
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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2023

Criminal justice reform is a topic that gets a lot in North Carolina and throughout the country. A large percentage of people feel the judicial system has major issues that…

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Should the BAC limit be reduced?
Should the BAC limit be reduced?
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Last Modified on Nov 22, 2023

With the exception of Utah, which will undergo a change going into 2020, all states have set a blood alcohol content (BAC) limit of 0.08%. This includes North Carolina. Many…

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