Juan A. Mateo

Attorney Profile

Attorney Juan Mateo provides exceptional representation to Michigan clients in criminal law and civil rights cases, as well as appeals. Mr. Mateo has been practicing law in Michigan for nearly 30 years, establishing a formidable reputation in the Detroit legal community through his work in a number of high profile cases. His diverse clientele has included prominent civic leaders and businessmen, as well as numerous defendants facing serious felony charges. In recognition of the highest standards of professional excellence, Mr. Mateo has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys.

In addition to his wealth of experience in Michigan’s state courts, Mr. Mateo has handled trials and appeals at every level of the U.S. federal court system. He is admitted to practice in the Eastern and Western U.S. District Courts of Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. To view some of Mr. Mateo’s representative cases, visit the Legal Issues page.

Juan Mateo is an advocate for civil rights and the constitutional protection of criminal defendants. A prominent member of the Michigan State Bar’s Criminal Law Section, he also maintains active memberships in the Michigan Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Hispanic National Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Mr. Mateo was born in Adrian, Michigan and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University. He then received his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. He was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1981.

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1981
  • Eastern Michigan University, B.A., 1978

Admissions

  • Michigan, 1981
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1981
  • U.S Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1983
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1993
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1994

Memberships

  • State Bar of Michigan (Member, Criminal Law Section)
  • Michigan Association for Justice
  • American Association for Justice
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Languages

  • Spanish