Atty. Matthew A. Nelson

Atty. Matthew A. Nelson

Matthew A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, family, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

Peoria Peoria 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew A. Nelson at a glance

Matthew A. Nelson is a formation, family law, estate planning, and real estate attorney based in Peoria, Illinois. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2013). Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, family, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 13 years
  • Matthew practices in Peoria, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew A. Nelson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew A. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Family Law

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

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew A. Nelson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Peoria are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Matthew A. Nelson's law office located?
Matthew A. Nelson's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew A. Nelson handle?
Matthew A. Nelson focuses on formation, family law, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew A. Nelson practiced law?
Matthew A. Nelson has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
How can I contact Matthew A. Nelson for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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